Strange Bedfellows
The Nissan SD and a 1968 Chrysler New Yorker
The 1973 oil embargo scared Uncle Sam right out of his red-and-white striped pants. With a new focus on fuel econo...
Diesel Engines
Diesel World Magazines offers information about diesel engine, diesel engines parts and upcoming technologies in new diesels engines.
P-PUMP CUMMINS TIMING
12 DEGREES OF TIMING TO 18 DEGREES–HOW MUCH WILL WE GAIN?
We hear it all the time, timing makes power. But how much power? Well, there are a number of variable...
1942 INTERNATIONAL TD-18 CRAWLER
When a country goes to war, it’s army needs more than bombers, tanks, cannons, rifles and ammunition. Those are part of what makes the tip of the spear but the best spear tip is of no use without the shaft that carries it to the enemy. That shaft is ...
1963 STUDEBAKER 2-TON DIESEL TRACTOR
At the dawn of the 1960s, most of the smaller independent American auto and truck manufacturers had faded away under the searing light of “The Big Three,” Gener...
VINTAGE SMOKE
1927 CUMMINS MODEL P
When 1927 rolled in, the Cummins Engine Company was in it’s eighth year of operation. Founding engineer Clessie Cummins had started in 191...
Cummins Attitude Adjustment
Giving an old, worn-out 12V Cummins a few fueling upgrades
While the 12V Cummins might be considered a dinosaur to most in the diesel business, there are still plenty of them out on the road, working job sites and hauling cattle to the auction. The ...
VP FEVER
A RESTORED AND REBORN 550HP ’01 DODGE
You can’t buy trucks like this anymore, but if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool second-gen fan, you can certainly do your best t...
PROJECT OBSESSED
PART 3: FORD F-350 UPGRADE BASICS
Well, Project OBSessed—our remake of an old-body-style Ford—is finally taking shape as we convert this worn-out truck with 22...