MASSIVE 19L Cummins KT Powered Kenworth SAR!

[@rangieman]

Nothing like a SAR i have a big soft spot for them and yours being a 600 HP 45 year old banger im sold , Well done looking forward to the Journey , Happy New Year

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate! It should really crack along quite well at 600 it will be an exciting build . Happy new year to you too!

[@prowler2358]

Ex cummins engineer here, genset engines are different to all other applications, the fuel pump will be controlled by an EFC, so you will need a different fuel pump to start with, injectors will also need replacing because of different fuel requirement for automotive use. The camshaft is also different and will need replacing, constant speed engines have cams ( timing ) that are optimised for 1500 or 1800 rpm operation, you will most likely have different pistons too, get the full spec from the CPL number, turbo may be ok depending on final specs. You can run it with a new pump if you want and leave everything as is, but expect problems and bad fuel economy. Cummins will probably have a kit of parts to swop if you want to convert one application to another.

[@stuarth43]

worked for Cummins Newcastle in early70s was abt to say the EXACT same thing great engine for trawler type, heavy, very few in trucks in the day, mainly the 855 may pay to test that genset, sell it and import a KTA from UKBefore you crank any suspected locked up engine you need to pull the injectors, or you may bust a rod, good luck

[@carlthor91]

​​@@stuarth43A heavy equipment hauler, named Joe, had a KT in his Kenworth, in the late 70's, ran into him in Nebraska in the late 90's, still had the truck on his farm. Took care of it.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate my cpl is 292 KTA 600 automotive CPL 184 and 386 both run the same timing so I’m hoping to leave the timing alone and get the pump redone to the correct specs CPL 184 lists the same injectors cam and piston part numbers so I’m hoping that I don’t have too many issues it seems to be specced up very close to what I need Cheers mate

[@prowler2358]

@dieseldownunder. Hello, check the camshaft part numbers, the timing my be the same, ie xx° before tdc, but the lobes on the cam itself may be a different profile just to make sure, genset applications are usually different in ways that most don't know about, hopefully you can get this running well and fit for purpose, performance parts are the main differences and its always good to double check. Good luck with it, its gonna be a beast when its done!!!

[@ruxoneto6560]

@@prowler2358 where did you come up with that BULL SHIT 💩💩kta600- truck engines k- 19 run the same pistons , cam , timing , unless it is a late industrial cpl 441 cpl then it is timed at . 128 then it will smoke like a S.O.B. at idle when it is below 65° farenheit .unless it is 650- 700 h.p. single turbo look it up in the c.p.l. book . Out trying to scare the shit 💩out of people . What c.p.l are you talking about ????

[@aussiebattler7789]

I used to work on the KTA19 (525 hp) hat were installed in landing barges in the NT . You will most probbly have to change the fuel pump and injectors as they are set to run at 1500 RPM and possibly the exhaust manifold and turbo as they are for constant speed engines as well . I am not a cummins mechanic but maintained up to 10 of these engines for 15 years . It really sounds sweet . It will probably leak coolant from round the tops of the liners and if you intend to do a lot of hard work the valves will need replacing because if it was a standby genset it will hve the lowest grade valves , if only used for shows they should be ok . valves for marine or excuvator are the highest .

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate I’m going to have the fuel pump done, I’ve ran through the cpl book and the injectors are the same as the KTA 600 automotive spec so I should be able to leave them alone. I hadn’t heard of the valves being different so that’s a good point I will try to find some more info on that. Hopefully I can leave the heads on for now and work it a little bit and see how it goes. Thanks mate

[@ruxoneto6560]

@@dieseldownunder. he is full of shit 💩on the valves the gen sets high h.p. have the best valves tribaloy valves & insanely valve seats ( for high horses continuous out put ) they are called premium # 1 heads. 🏁🏁

[@aussiebattler7789]

@@ruxoneto6560 Go and read your cummins service bulletins , I said standby genset the lowest rated valves . Unbeknowan to us we were using automotive valves and had on ongoing problem of valves dropping around 7000k hours , found out about the higher rated marine valves and the problem went away

[@alandawson2813]

Wowzers Jake. This is going to be an awesome series, I’m so so so looking forward to seeing this all unfold and the finished truck.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Alan, it should be a good one hey, I’m just as excited being it was seized when I got it I havnt even had the chance to drive it yet. It should be a great project

[@alandawson2813]

@@dieseldownunder. once finished you could send it to me in kiwi land. Dollar down dollar a year payment plan🤣😂🤣😂. Now I’m sure you said you were going to fix up the KW with the hiab on it or was it one of the other KWs in your now ever growing collection, hmm but I’m pretty stocked you saved this one. So next purchase is going to have to be a low bed quad trailer that will fit all your toys on them to take to the truck shows. Or start your own truck show.

[@billday762]

awsome project, hope you can fit jakes to the geny motor. hate to see a truck with all that history not have jakes in the end, I,m sure you will do it rite and love your channel

[@dieseldownunder.]

Don’t worry mate it will have the jakes for sure, I wouldn’t have a truck without them! Thanks for watching

[@davidbarnsley8486]

What a fantastic truck and from wa So much had been changed over the years with it but the red colours do so suit it Looking forward to you doing a drive in it Always amazes me how small the cabs are in them old trucks

[@greglewis1146]

The SAR was a little mans truck but they sure looked good

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate! Yep a few things changed for the better although I do wish it still had the spicer. I’m excited to take it for a spin to👌🏻

[@jerrypinnick8309]

Looking forward to seeing more. It's already a looker I can't imagine what it is going to look like when she is all done. Nice video!

[@bigdaddycrypto3894]

That’s gonna be a righteous beast of a Truck! The last Outlaw Engine over here in the States, a guy in Montana got ticketed for 139 MPH with one!!!

[@CoolHandLukeM3]

That's bad ass! Can you tell us anymore about that truck and driver?

[@philmckrakin6752]

I'm actually calling bullshit on that. I punched that into google in many different ways and it knows nothing about it. Guy would be as famous as Popcorn Sutton.

[@bigdaddycrypto3894]

The way I remember it, there was a Autocar in Texas with A KTA 600 and a 20 speed 2 stick spicer, they hauled the Truck out of the State. Guy went to jail of course. The Guy in Montana was in Overdrive Mag, Black 007 KW, early 80s model maybe 600 KTA both Trucks were highly modified, twin turbos etc. The article said the Truck would use 1 gallon of fuel to move its length on a road at wide open. This is all from memory, and some Truckin friend’s memory, one guy passed away. But I always heard thru a few people that 130 plus was top speed on that KW.

[@bengepp9314]

"Time Lord" was the name of the K19 W model i used to drive, also a Euclid R35 and QSK19 powered drill rig I've operated. Looking forward to watching this project, Well Done bro 👌🏼

[@dieseldownunder.]

I think I’ve seen photos of time lord on Facebook I reckon! I’ve got an R35 sitting at the yard here too. Thanks for watching mate

[@bengepp9314]

@@dieseldownunder. I drove Time Lord working for a drilling company in Karratha WA moving drill rigs around, last time I saw her was in Horsham parked up.

[@davidcox8943]

Should be a top project. Love the SARs I had the pleasure of steering one right through the 80s back when you could hook in and diesel was cheep. Good times. 😂😂😂

[@dieseldownunder.]

That would have been prime time, I’m jealous I wish it was still like that now 👌🏻😂

[@gw1665]

Worthwhile project, well done on picking up a special Kenworth. Looking forward to watching the build.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate I had been after a kw with abit of history and decent spec for a while so it should be a good build Thanks for watching

[@cen-flotrucking9876]

The video doesn't do any justice of how massive that truck is, very awesome project, ill be following this for sure

[@jamesbaylis9438]

With that 650hp under the bonnet, shes gonna be a weapon of a Rig. Can't wait for first run ❤❤

[@Noelzsazsa]

Some of them were running big HP up to 800hp with the pump and injectors even running compound turbo very tight trucks with this HP and the spicer running into low ratio diffs you almost have to be a rally driver I did see a truck with a kta19 spit an axle out of the diffs at 80 km he missed a gear in it at the wrong road speed it had that much torque keeping it cool was his biggest problem it could pull anything on the dirt if it has the 8 core radiator in it the owner knows what they were doing especially in the west and 2 Thermos and a 8 blade clutch fan they are not much chop without it

[@dieseldownunder.]

You and me both, I’m super keen to see how it goes although I’ve got abit of work between now and then

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks for the info mate, I have heard of some big hp numbers out of them. I’ll keep this one at 600 and hopefully it last a long time. Oh that would have been a site to see. That radiator has been redone so I’ll check it out and see if it has an 8 core rad in it and if it needs more cooling I’ll look into that Thanks mate!

[@Noelzsazsa]

@dieseldownunder. The 8 core was an Australian modification a fella named Neil Withers from Grand Prairie Canada has some off road and over sized Kenworths that were bought out here for a drilling or mineing job all LHD and all KT Cummins I worked for their relatives here in Queensland they have about a dozen of them sitting on a property I don't think they have moved since they were bought

[@Louie2309]

Fkn big project mate, but wow, what a machine. Definitely needed to be saved. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate, that’s it someone needs to put the hours in to bring it back up to scratch!

[@BigLankyPrick]

That's another beautiful truck u got...looking forward to seeing it come back to life.... Love the channel too by the way ..all the best from Tommy In Ireland

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Tommy thanks for watching! Should be a good build a lot of hours but it will be worth it👌🏻

[@rodgeorge7244]

What a beast Jake I remember when the KTA 450 first came out in Australia it opened a few eyes. Atkinson Trucks in Clayton put one in a Mk3 Atkinson and toured all around the Country with it I think from memory they towed a float with it, that was at least 50 plus years ago now, anyway I can't wait to see that SAR on the road ,good luck with the build I'll watch each episode to see how it comes along.

[@Noelzsazsa]

We bought a red Atkinson 3800 with a kta19 in it had a good tipper body had a 18 speed in it that was in 04 it had a marine fuel pump and injectors

[@Bob-q1v]

Thats not as flash as when the signature came out. My boss was a cummins guy, a dozen trucks all with red heads. They showed up in a cummins powered ram with a signature block on a trailer behind it (yeah an omen I know) handing out hats.

[@dieseldownunder.]

That would have been such a big step back in the day for Aussie trucks! Atkinson loved experimenting, they had 3408s in a couple of trucks and all kind of configurations that were very cool! Thanks for watching mate I appreciate it!

[@clarkrolfe3915]

Keep them coming Jake. Love watching them

[@bush600r2]

This will end up being an awesome truck. I was lucky enough to drive for a company in WA who had a fleet of KW and W Star trucks with the KTA600 motors in them back in early 2000's those motors were absolute beasts. Best trucks and motors I've ever driven. They were pretty hard on the fuel but worth it. You'll love driving this rig Jake. I'm jealous 👍 brings back good memories.

[@Noelzsazsa]

Some of the military Genset that ran them were the best in the middle east running nonstop for over 200 days dump the oil and pour it in when running some were still running when they where pulling out so they blew them up you can probably see footage of the American's doing it on KZbin they are quick as the engine only rattles for a second

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate thanks for watching! That’s good to hear as I’ve never driven one myself, plenty of people are saying the same things as you so it sounds like it’s going to be a good truck when I’m done! Cheers

[@dieseldownunder.]

@@Noelzsazsa awesome! They seem to be tough engines I’m looking forward to giving this one a good test

[@Noelzsazsa]

@dieseldownunder. Do you work on other people's trucks by chance

[@andrewkaras8001]

Great project. Looking forward to seeing work in progress. Big job. 👍

[@aidynskrzelinski1054]

With those earlier colour schemes with the pink stripes and 10 stud conversion, looks like she was one of Robbie Watts trucks from Lancefield/ Sunbury area

[@dieseldownunder.]

As far as I know it was in WA right up until 2016 but I don’t really know where it came from before the late 90s Cheers mate

[@denislipp790]

Looking forward to seeing you progress with the rebuild of this unit!

[@jimmyblair3332]

looking forward to following this rebuild Jake. What a weapon of a truck.

[@justinbrown2093]

My mate bought the truck over from Perth. Its definitely one of my favourite old trucks . Looking forward to seeing you get it back on the road

[@dieseldownunder.]

I saw the video he did bring it over, thanks mate I’m keen to get it back on the road too! Cheers mate

[@craigpickworth864]

Really looking forward to seeing the new season and the saving of an iconic SAR

[@Razzleberry82]

I’m an American It’s a beautiful truck. Thanks for showing it I can’t wait to see what’s up

[@dodgyaz]

Being a WA truck it may have spent a chunk of its life in Port Hedland which has massive salt mines. That could explain the chassis rails being so bad. I did a couple of runs across the Nullarbor in a SAR. Only as a passenger though unfortunately. Awesome looking rig mate. Can't wait to see her move under her own power.

[@werfolf]

Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to see the next episode! 🎉

[@dieseldownunder.]

Next episode will be up soon! Thanks for watching mate appreciate

[@bobsmith4065]

Brilliant.. what a true Aussie icon!😂

[@AnthonySzolna]

True the 80s into the mid ninetys, worked house Removal, Hydraulic Trailers , last one Steerable. Had a mate the Driver Ardy Laurie , I ro 7:05 7:06 de Shotgun, all off it in Rmod Macks😅. This was his DREAM Truck, yupp the K Whopper SAR, Vale ardy ,he would drove the wheels off that, thing , yupp was his dream Truck..

[@AR-MM93]

I love the Kenworth Truck Design... I use Kenworth K900L Long Cab in my American Truck Simulator & Its my Stress Buster

[@Jdigger4130]

AWESOME!!!! I am a KW nut and soooo stoked fer ya! The gen set sounds like a great base! Found ya when ya ya had the 903 and look at ya! THREE KTS!!! Cheers from Santa Cruz Cali

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate appreciate you watching along for so long, it’s amazing how things progress along👌🏻 Cheers mate!

[@Jdigger4130]

@@dieseldownunder. I sure am glad a younger guys getting these saved! I am in California and 2006 is oldest we can legally run here. I am a carpenter but LOVE OLD TRUCKS ESP Kenworths and my buddies are loggers and lowbedders. SO COOL YA HAVE THE ILLNESS... And some MONEY! You are in the BIG KID STUFF

[@nigelgina]

Great work mate, that will be an awesome project, my W model was a 79, the chassis no. Was 404024. I’ve always loved SAR’s! 👍

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate! Mine wouldn’t have been too far behind yours at the factory, should be a good truck when I’m done

[@inbetweener2000]

Another awesome project Jake, yes it does sound good 👍

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate! I love how it sounds

[@weburnitatbothends]

What a f'ken beauty mate! Nice find on that engine too, match made in heaven

[@johnbird2703]

Nice truck, will be a good series with so much work to do, your the man for the job👌👍🏻

[@michaelbooth1097]

Awesome looking forward to all the videos

[@DON-T909]

Gday Jake What an Awesome find that motor with the generator, sounds sweet. I had to sub so I can watch your progress with this great looking truck Best Wishes from Tasmania

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate thanks for watching! I can’t wait to hear it through some big stacks, thanks for subscribing and watching along Cheers mate

[@pagey007]

Absolute classic , SAR have a timeless look , Will be an interesting series of vids , Hello from NZ ..🙂

[@outintheboondocks1466]

Just found your channel and I'm subbed. Looks like a big project! There's a guy here in Canada who drilled holes in the outer rails and installed grease zerks to keep the moisture out between the rails. Just a thought. Good luck and I can't wait to see this old beaut rolling down the road.

[@dieseldownunder.]

I have heard of that being done before, I’m sure it would definitely work, although I’m not sure I’d like to be crawling around underneath a truck with that done too it😂

[@robertoquadara2758]

Awesome SAR LOVE YOUR CHANNEL looking forward to your build but it will get keep on TRUCKING from Robbie in Melbourne 👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Robbie thanks for watching!

[@snakebite2841]

I love This truck She's bad ass Looking . Sure am looking forward to the next video of you working on this old girl👍👍👊

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Frickin awesome driv,ah this is about to get really fun... can't wait to see it finished...😎🤙🏻

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks for watching mate, it should be a good one👌🏻

[@lukemanera7717]

Amazing mate, love the video and looking forward to seeing the SAR project 🙏🏻🤙🏻🍻

[@sebhac0123]

Just found your channel! Cool videos! Greatings from New brunswick Canada

[@michaelclark4959]

Wow, one thing I like more than a dub ya and that is an aussie SAR with a KT. The on road presence of the SAR back in the 80's , man you were king of the road. A great find my friend and that low hours KTA , you will be the king of the road in this classic girl. I look forward to seeing the build and getting it roadworthy again.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate I’m super keen to get it on the road, it will be a head turner for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@simonbull473]

Look forward to this rebuild mate, you’ve got your work cut out for you but this is a pretty special one. Paint work looks really good you won’t have to do much there👌

[@dieseldownunder.]

Paint is pretty good! It has a few issues under the paint in some spots but I won’t have to do anything yet it still presents pretty good!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Jake, this will be worth doing up for sure, I’m a bit of a fan of the original SAR’s, going to be a ton of work but a shit load of fun when it’s all complete, bloody awesome mate, cheers

[@dieseldownunder.]

As always Matty thanks for watching mate! Can’t go wrong with an old SAR they always look good! Cheers mate👌🏻

[@cantwellron11]

Very COOL truck Jake very SWEET lucky you CHEERS

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good luck with the job mate cause i reckon your're going to need it, look forward to the next instalment 👍

[@dieseldownunder.]

Haha thanks mate I’m sure I will! Thanks for watching mate👌🏻

[@mo-tb2sq]

O i love the sound of a KTA in the morning

[@johngibson3837]

Cool stuff mate looking forward to this ride hopefully it's many video's

[@dieseldownunder.]

It will be quite a few videos! There’s a ton of labour to be done on it so as long as you guys want to watch it there will be plenty of videos to come Cheers

[@johngibson3837]

@@dieseldownunder. nice one mate try and keep me away haha

[@alanlanghorn9528]

That a keeper jake it is very tidy when you get the rails and engine done that be a real good float truck for heavy haulage work best of luck with it

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks Alan it sure will be, being 100t rated it will be more than good enough for what I need to do! Should be a good truck👌🏻

[@Lostparadise1776]

That is a beauty! Cant wait to see you fix it up.

[@judechopper]

Damn a few holes to drill😮 good work fella I like your channel.

[@Kelsv8s]

1 of the big 3 Mate, KTA , 3408, 12V71👍💪

[@dieseldownunder.]

Just need to find a 3408 and 12v71 now😉

[@Louie2309]

And E9 V8 Mack military tuned 1200HP 🚀

[@rogeryoung2049]

God engine. A lot were in KW trucks here in Canada. The only suggestion is they like a valve set every year. we did a pump job on a KTA 600 and had 610 horse on the wheel dyno but the rubber was getting hot and leaving streaks on the rollers. It had power

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate thanks for watching and for the tip! I’ll do a valve set when I fit the jakes so it’s ready to go. Awesome that’s so cool can wait to give the KT a run👌🏻

[@PeteWilliams-sb7nf]

That's a nice looking truck it deserve a bit of love.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Sure does, time for a birthday

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Nice, can’t wait to see it back on the road

[@elisemcclymont8029]

Wow This will be a must watch

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thankyou I hope you enjoy it!

[@elisemcclymont8029]

@ really enjoying the W Model videos but the SAR looks to be a cracker

[@4x4anddirtbikechannel26]

Jeez haven't seen that truck in a long time since Andrew had it and i left the Macedon ranges. LOVED seeing this thing he used to haul shit all over the place.

[@blackheart30518]

So you could weld them together and use sleeves for every hole welded in keeping all water and salt out. But it’s a lot of work. You could drill them making sure you have every hole planned out then use panel bond at the seams and holes when you mate them together that would also keep the water out or seam sealer should do the same it’s just panel bond added extra strength it’s super glue for metal. lol.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate yes that’s the plan, no uneeded holes and seam seal all the flanges and it should be perfect for the next 30-40 years! Thanks for watching mate

[@tommyarmstrong5782]

My Old man did interstate and come across one, He said they had to jack the cab up even higher to fit the 19 litre under it

[@russellwhite7407]

Great Truck/Video watching with interest.

[@curtfenslau3645]

That’s a beautiful truck, you can’t beat an aero 1 KW bunk.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Im a big fan of the bunk, its like a little hotel room in there😂

[@jameschapman1072]

What a cool banga, can’t wait for this build

[@Not_Built-Right]

How good is that what a banga she would've cracked along nicely in it's day , I think I remember this choofing around WA. I'm so glad it has gone to a worthy recipient as yourself Jake enjoy the process , I will get the name of a marine sealant to use you can paint straight over it good sh!t this even on the new rails when you've drilled into them this will stop any bad joo joo from happening again .

[@dieseldownunder.]

It would have been a massive truck in 79, hopefully I can do it justice and get it back on the road! That would be great thankyou I’ve used Sikaflex 227 with great success but I’m always open to new things! Thanks for watching mate

[@lachlanzunker7987]

i really hope u keep teh KT cause they're so cool to see

[@dieseldownunder.]

I sure will be, the KT won’t be going anywhere

[@rons4778]

Bellways in Western Australia had a fleet of them the rust could be from salt as some were used on salt haulage they all were blue with brown spider

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks for the info mate, I’ve got another truck here that’s done salt in its time I think and it’s pretty bad aswell but this truck is almost worse

[@5150TJT]

Remember them around 85/86 think they went under and everything got sold..

[@bigal878]

A grouse truck… I’m looking forward to watching videos on this truck. I’m subscribed 👍🇦🇺

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks for watching and subscribing mate!

[@BradleyEvqns-n5q]

A credit too you young fella a nice banger but will be like new when your done great too see 👍

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate appreciate it👌🏻

[@tumairatu1818]

Good looking truck this Sar.

[@peterselten500]

Hi jake cool truck what a score on engine also myself i like the polished tanks an rear gards the corragated ones . Cheers mate

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Peter, you’ll like it once I’m finished then! Only difference is it may have road train guards with corrugated 1/4 guards at the front

[@peterselten500]

@dieseldownunder. sounds great 👍👍

[@alexscade7336]

Love all your projects bro There’s a guy in America called Berry Trucking has just done chassis rails on a Pete You should watch it

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks mate appreciate it, I’ll check him out as I’ve still got lots to learn!

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Really nice truck

[@mikebrunner1577]

That sounds fantastic.

[@Liverpool270]

That early pic with the spiders looks great

[@dieseldownunder.]

I agree mate I’ll leave the 10 studs on for a while but I may find some spider hubs to go back on the front one day I reckon 👌🏻

[@outlawGFXaus]

A SAR!!!!! nice!!!

[@Huntinghogs]

That truck should be able to haul the mail.

[@nightstorm9128]

Welkers farms are doing a tractor build,,A Big Bud,,There putting one of these engines in it,,It makes 700hp,,But I believe there's is a KTTA 19,,The twin turbo version,,

[@dieseldownunder.]

I have seen that! Will be a beast when it’s done I’ll have to go watch some of their videos! Cheers mate

[@ruxoneto6560]

@@dieseldownunder. ktta will pull one - two gears more than kta , the big difference between the (2) is the ktta has the bottom horse power 💥💥

[@alandawson2813]

That is some serious chassis heave.

[@kanemcainsh]

Don’t normally have nice things he says, look at that might Euclid in the back ground what more could you want! Haha good luck with the build mate, will be watching this closely.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hahaha the Euclid was meant to be an engine donor for this truck😂 when it’s up and running I might need a few of your trailers to go behind it😉 thanks for watching mate!

[@silvioroberti-wt3pl]

Love the kenworth sar it's going to be great 👍

[@judechopper]

Army vehicles engines are usually tuned, as I know a Aussie military engine tuner!😅😊😊

[@archangel729]

I may have missed the part on the frame rails but have you ever thought of single rail thicker steel so you wont have the rust jacking between the rails and still have the same strength as a dual rail frame . Just something to think about

[@dieseldownunder.]

I did consider it mate, I stayed with the double frame mostly due to wanting to keep it original and it’s 100ton rating without having to go through any engineering, and it’s probably done a few million km in the last 40 years it will be lucky to do 300,000km in the next 40 years so I don’t think it will ever rust like this again! Cheers mate

[@sopirolengid]

Great project brother

[@lindsaybuchecker5373]

Put a cut off air bag suspension in it while doing the chassis rails

[@dieseldownunder.]

I did think about that mate but I want to keep it original if I can and want to keep it simple as I’m going to work it for a little while and 6 rod is as simple as it gets, when the truck retires it can always have air bag rolled under it👌🏻

[@stranskyv452]

when it’s in,strait pipe it ,no muffler👊

[@dieseldownunder.]

100% no doubt about it, every diesel I own is straight piped

[@stranskyv452]

@ 🔥👏

[@tylermartelle7041]

Absolute Legend!

[@philmckrakin6752]

Was one pulling road trains Brisbane to Darwin in the 90s. Oldmans mate was pulling trains for Bonnicas in a Scania with 13 speed rr in it and was mates with him. Said it pulled triples off the mark like a 400 single.

[@dieseldownunder.]

That’s awesome! I can’t wait to take it for a drive and see how the KT runs👌🏻 Thanks for watching mate

[@philmckrakin6752]

@dieseldownunder. my pleasure. Your vids are my sorta thing. I actually thought you were someone else and it just twigged you weren't. I wasn't subbed. Wasn't. 👍🏻 GM's, KT's and old kenworths. I'll drop a brag while I'm here 🤣. As 12 year old i did 2 far north Queensland to Melbourne market runs in the 1988 truckin life rig of the year 😀. I was grinning the whole way. The Eliminator. SAR with a 425 3406b and 15 speed. Oldman drove Densleys next truck for a few years and that's actually my all time favourite, The Dominator. Was a 4864 Western Star with a 425 3406b and a 20 speed spicer on tall rears.

[@philmckrakin6752]

@dieseldownunder. oh and I can't wait for you to take it for a drive. Obviously we're all coming 😀

[@schtix392]

Ahh what an old sweetheart… that’ll be a fun old girl to get back up and running again… good bit about making you’re own rails any extra holes that aren’t needed just leave them out, will say surprised to see that level of rust jacking but for a truck that old I guess it’s to be expected, lucky we don’t cop the same weather as the us…

[@dieseldownunder.]

Sure will be mate! Yep I’m leaving out all the unused holes to keep it nice and tidy. I know lucky there’s no salt and snow here👌🏻

[@mathewpage9993]

I've seen that old banger around, would be the fraser boys old rig

[@dieseldownunder.]

Sure is mate

[@stephenhoran7597]

First timmer watcher looks a big under taking the very best of luck.

[@dieseldownunder.]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@stephenhoran7597]

. no problem .how do you stick the roar of a detriot 2 stroke?

[@gmarshall1026]

Great stuff

[@volvogt21]

Looks great!

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Awesome project

[@Noelzsazsa]

Mate think about dropping the SAR cabin on modern rails from a DAF or Kenworth i didn't see many KT powered SAR Kenworths the dust especially where iorn ore has been mined is the worst the way they open up is because of electrolysis from the dust some spots will be a lot more rusted the cabs are a nightmare if you don't do it right from the start i mean dipping it the dust inside the channels and inside it you will always have problems respect to you you are on to it with the Diesel's have a look at Lano tec for protecting the chassis rails you have in the shed it's made from sheep's lanolin oil from the fleece KTA19 are one of my favourite engine's we have had them in Gensets and a trawler and even a Atkinson

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey mate thanks for watching, I’ve toyed with the idea of a modern chassis but I decided originality was the best route for this one to keep its value, I also want to keep it simple so that it can be a reliable truck that I can use, I’ll definitely do a project like that in the future with an older cab on newer chassis Cheers

[@heavyduty2280]

1st buyer was from Tuart Hill WA!! poggers

[@dieseldownunder.]

Sure was mate, do you know the buyer?

[@heavyduty2280]

​@@dieseldownunder. nah I live in Tuart Hill atm thats all xD

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

If your going to pull engine out you will need to strip front and remove LH spring hanger and slide motor out of chassis, looking at chassis id sat its done stock carting at some stage as the piss gets into rails and migrates every where

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Hi Jake this looks to be a big project! Boy those frame rails look to be pretty bad. Curious how you’re going to do the front sections with that drop there? I’m sure you’ve got a plan for that. That is a sweet looking truck. Gen set engine sounds great but too be restricted to 1500 rpm’s will be a problem for a truck. I imagine you’ll have to change the fuel system to fix that. Be another great build. Stay cool

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Darren, the front drop downs are bolted to the main chassis rails so it’s as simple as unbolting the 8 or so bolts per side and bolting them to the new rails luckily. Yep that’s it, injectors can stay the same and fuel pump will need to be redone to the correct specs. Cheers mate

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Cool you’ve already got a plan! This is gonna be very cool to watch. Always wondered with the weight you guys haul down there if you had double framed trucks. I imagine almost all the trucks do have double frame rails. We have the same problem with frame separation here in the states too. For us it’s the road cleaning chemicals that are used in the winter to keep snow and ice off the roads.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Sounds good