New project: 1933 Dodge truck "Rat Rod" engine swap= 1980 OM616

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My friend is a total "Diesel Guy", so he asked me to do an engine swap on this Rat Rod he purchased a while back. It came with a Ford Y block V8 (1954-1964) and cast iron transmission (2 speed?). He bought a running 1980 240D manual trans for the swap. After pulling the old drivetrain, I set the 616/4spd in the chassis. It actually fits rather well, almost like it was made for it. Since the truck does not have power brakes, A/C, or power steering, I will be removing the PS pump bracket, A/C compressor and bracket, and even the vacuum pump. I will use a choke cable as an engine stop. I will be making a block off plate for the vac pump, and moving the fuel filter stand to the head (holes line up perfectly). I will need to lengthen the fuel hoses to and from the IP. The motor mounts will be challenging, as the arms stick out too far. I may have to totally fabricate mounts from scratch. More photos and play-by-play as the work progresses.