Isuzu 6BD1 - 1977 GMC

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1977 GMC 1-ton Crew Cab Dually
Isuzu 6BD1 Turbo Diesel

August 1999

By John Culver, Member #487

Engine Isuzu 6BD1, Isuzu's 6B engines, I was told, are the most popular Isuzu engine made, possibly world wide #1.

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Here is a basic description of my truck.


Bore X Stroke: 4.02" X 4.65" 102X118mm
Displacement: 353cid 5.75L
Compression ratio: 17.5:1
Dimenions: LXWXH 44.1"X25.5"X30.5"
Weight: 992 lbs
Oil sump capacity: 14 QT
Injection pump: In-line Bosch A Type
Injector: multi hole Direct inject
Pop pressure: 2630 psi
Compression pressure : 441 psi
HP: N/A 130@3200 10BTDC 150@3200 20BTDC 52.7mm/ stroke
Torque: N/A 253lbs@1900 275@1900
Transmission: NP433 in NP540 case
Ranger 2spd mounted in front of NP540 (I can split all gears including reverse)
Turbo: Air Research T04B80
8 lbs Boost @ 65mph on level ground no load


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During a trip to the Oregon coast last summer with this truck and an 11-

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How do you shift your ranger?

I had one and had the twin stick... Interesting looking, but a real handfull to split shift.

Pics?