Replacement Engine For Dodge 440 In Motorhome

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Paul Valois - 19 May 2005 01:54 GMT

I have had such good luck with the 5 cylinder turbodiesel on biodiesel
that I am considering replacing the Dodge 440 in my motorhome, but I
need more power than 3 liters.

The chassis GW is 16000 lbs and I need an automtic transmission
(preferably a 4 or 5 speed).

Any suggestions?

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cp - 19 May 2005 05:14 GMT

>I have had such good luck with the 5 cylinder turbodiesel on biodiesel that I am considering replacing the Dodge 440 in my
>motorhome, but I need more power than 3 liters.
>
> The chassis GW is 16000 lbs and I need an automtic transmission (preferably a 4 or 5 speed).
>
> Any suggestions?

errr... this might be sacrilegious on this ng but if you are deep of pocket then how about the following? I hears people in Europe
drive it on used cooking oil too :)

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/technology_glossary/V10_TDI

cp

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greek_philosophizer - 19 May 2005 18:10 GMT

Nice engine.....

Is the largest CDI engine from mercedes
the 4 liter ?

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cp - 20 May 2005 01:47 GMT

> Nice engine.....
>
> Is the largest CDI engine from mercedes
> the 4 liter ?

Yes, by the looks of the German benz.de site. I think what the motorhome needs is a nice Actros engine :-) I hear some of the
Freightliners have them (my father's friend's Freightliner Actros even came with a huge Mercedes Star on it, they don't do that no
more, un-American I reckon)

cp

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T.G. Lambach - 19 May 2005 07:12 GMT

This home weighs more than four 126 chassis m-b sedans so a mid size
truck's engine is needed.

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Paul Valois - 19 May 2005 10:02 GMT

Do you know anything about the Mercedes truck engines?

> This home weighs more than four 126 chassis m-b sedans so a mid size
> truck's engine is needed.

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T.G. Lambach - 20 May 2005 01:30 GMT

Not a thing about M-B truck engines. Suggest you consider a domestic
truck diesel: Cummins, Caterpillar etc. for reasonable cost, parts
availability and repair facilities. For instance, do a Google search for
"diesel injectors" or "injection pumps" and you'll find many rebuilders
for domestic engines and that means reasonable prices.

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CaptainW116 - 28 May 2005 13:56 GMT

Aww,live a little,put a 450SEL 6.9 petrol engine in
it!Just jokes!

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