Re: Crazy idea...

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2011/6/16 21:14:36

No offense intended Snapey.

The 6.5 or 7 litre Chev V8 diesel engines you mentioned have already been used in light truck applications, I believe, unlike the 2-cycle blown "Detroit Diesel" engines, (sometimes known as the "Jimmy" from the days that GMC owned them), which were specifically built for heavy trucks, heavy equipment, and I believe some marine applications such as tugs. They are built all the way up to V24 ("24V" in their nomenclature) configurations for applications like diesel-electric mining dump trucks.

Thanks for the update on the V12 king of Australia. I just wish he had used a "real" Packard-built Merlin in the Packard project. But finding these aircraft engines must be quite a chore to start out with, so give Ray his due. He appeared in a clip about the Chevy with an automotive reporter, and he did seem like a decent sort.

Thanks for the links.

Here's one for the Merlin Powered '55 Chevy:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIj2GVfua84&feature=related