I am sure you figured this out by now but i just saw this. Isn't that just a GM truck bell housing with the motor mounts on the rear? You might have to make a plate for the front but i would start with a late 90's truck flywheel cover. I am 90% sure it will bolt right on.
Your 638 Detroit is...
Thanks guys, having this part number is a huge help. I was able to find a starter. It's the same one as in used on some hyster and yale forklifts. I never would have been able to cross reference with out your help. I owe you one for sure. I have quite a bit of information about troubleshooting...
This was the quicktime bellhousing I shortened and made a new rear plate for to mount the New Process 435 transmission. Here after welding the new plate, and before milling and boring.
Yes. It's a preprogrammed ecm. I believe that is the reason these engines were not more popular. That and the fact they sometimes have overheating issues. I hope to be able to deal with this. Also there just aren't many in North America. Some were used in marine applications. Many of these...
I thought I would say hello. I have used The Stop for research but never introduced myself. I have too many trucks. 4 1946-49 federals, a 1958 Chevrolet apache, and my current project a 1973 F-250 4x4 I am swapping a little Detroit/ VM Motori diesel into. Here's a picture of the ford with its...
I am putting one of these VM Motori 638 engines in a 1973 F-250 4x4. How did everything go when you got the clutch issues sorted out? Looks great!
Was this one of the UPS re-power engines you used? with the chev bellhousing adapter so it bolted right up to the factory 4 speed in your chev...
Hello John,
I can help with a basic wiring diagram and pin number layout. I got it from someone else who helped me. So I feel obligated to pass it on. Can you send me a email contact? I am not sure how to post it here. I would also like to know more about your project. I am still feeling my way...
Hello Miha,
Thank you for responding.
Yes we both talked to Sven in Netherlands. I have no wire harness. Just engines with bosch injection pumps I think I can find ecu and throttle potentiometers. But I have to make my wiring harness. Original VM wiring scheme would be wonderful.
I am very...
Hello Humps
I have several of these 638 engines and am trying to get one of them running. I hate to pester you but I see you say to Mhia that you have wiring diagrams. My engines were all stripped out of UPS trucks back in 2000 or so and stripped is the operative word. Rad hoses slashed, wires...