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    What Heavy Duty Truck Makes/Years did the Detroit Diesel 12v71 come in?

    Yea, I thought about Independent ,but lots of work, where as a simple axle with air bags would be easier, faster to completion. Im probably going to make an axle, or narrow an existing one, I may be able to have a Spring Shop modify or make up with an existing axle but the closest I think they...
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    What Heavy Duty Truck Makes/Years did the Detroit Diesel 12v71 come in?

    GMan, I totally Dig your Avatar!, SnowMobile WheelChair? with two MiniGuns? GROOVY! I'm not a big fan of anything GM Made, its either been Ford or Mopar. However, when it comes to Detroit Diesels this has been the only time I have made an exception due to the reasons you have...
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    Can A CAT 3208 be Made to Rock?

    I took pictures of my 1976 F250 with my digital camera about 6 years back, I will do my best to locate them and post. 3208 is not too much bigger than a 7.3 PS. I would make the assumption that they would be very similar as far as fab work and installation.
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    What Heavy Duty Truck Makes/Years did the Detroit Diesel 12v71 come in?

    Snicklas, My sincerest apologies, I understand if I must be banned. I truly had no intentions of insulting anyone other than the person whom sent approximately fifty or more emails directly to my personal email from a Hotmail Account. Not sure where the breach occurred. As you have stated I...
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    Can A CAT 3208 be Made to Rock?

    Ok, not sure if anyone has touched upon some of the nuances of this engine... If so, please forgive my ignorance.... Here is a little info on the Cat 3208's. They put these engines in Boats, and medium duty trucks, Buses as well as generators, and equipment as you probably already know...
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    What Heavy Duty Truck Makes/Years did the Detroit Diesel 12v71 come in?

    My Apologies up front as I attempted to ask this prior and the thread ended off in Egypt.... I am hoping to CLARIFY and will make this question as simple as I can for CLARITY reasons. Again, my apologies for the repetition but I am unable to find the information that I need. THE QUESTION...
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    What Years & Trucks Did The Detroit Diesel 12v71 & or 12v92 Come In

    I guess I wasnt clear so deleting the post Guess I wasn't Clear? Must be a lot of relatives of Koalemos.
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    Detroit Diesels 12v71 Modifications

    Hi All, I have an opportunity to purchase a KW with a DD12v71. What I need to know is specifically this. 1. Is there anyone who is getting around 10 or more miles per gallon out of these? 2. Is there anyone who has converted to ECM electroninc fuel injection setup? Thanks JB
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