anyone here ever used a 8-71 blower off a diesel truck?
i got a line on a 8-71 blower from a detroit diesel off a semi truck and was just wondering what would be envolved in putting it on a small block chevy?
thanks terry.

I read an artical years ago about converting a truck blower over to automotive use and it was quite involved if I remember correctly.....it needed different HD bearings and it had to be beefed up in a few different areas due to the higher rpms a automotive engine turns compaired to diesel motor...maybe someone else will have some first hand info.

usually guys point out that it would be a little cheaper and a lot easier to just buy the blower you want. I guess that's why these old diesel units are always at the swap meets.

yeah i figured as much? but thought i would ask anyhow! thats my next major project to do is get a big ol' huffer up front!:thumbsup:

i just am not ready yet to drop 3-5000.00 on a new shinny blower.
guess i will just have to keep saving those pennys?