Biodiesel engine for custom truck project?

Question

My brother gearheads and I are customizing a 1965 Chevy Pickup. It will be a 1 ton dually with an extended cab on a 1988 GMC Chassis. We are planning on using a diesel engine to power it. A two tank fuel system will be installed to use WVO. We are in disagreement on the power plant. A simple, old style, non-computer dependent, mechanical installation is preffered. I am in favor of using a Mercedes 300td.

I was curious if anyone else has experience in this type of project, what engines were used, and if favorable results were achieved.

Answer 1

I saying go for it i run a little old VW 1.6  turbodiesel  to show the power hungry oil shieks we can go w/o there oil and yes it does work well

Answer 2

WVO is not biodiesel.  Please learn the difference before you ruin your truck.

Answer 3

don't you ruin that beautiful creature

Answer 4

Yeah I'm planning a 617 into my Toyota dlx.I use wvo too.Other diesels can't handle it.Mercedes IPs are better made.

Answer 5

It wouldn't be easy or cheap, but a Duramax diesel from a late-model Chev or GMC truck would give a lot better performance and reliability.  The Mercedes engine is too small to put in a one ton truck.