BlueRibbon85 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hello Guys, Im about to go pickup this beauty from northern Arizona. Scored it for $500, With no engine I'm thinking of installing an om603 Mercedes inline 6 Turbo diesel. Any thoughts of what I should do with it? New to the OBS Ford's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Welcome to the Bullnose Forum! Glad you joined. But, I don't understand the term OBS. Yes, I know it stands for Old Body Style. But that presumably means anything from 2014 back to 1917. That doesn't provide much information. I highly prefer Bullnose as most Ford people know it means 1980 - 1986. Anyway, you say "this beauty" but no pics? We want to see what you are getting! And if you are picking it up from Northern AZ, where's home? I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city or zip code. On the engine, why go Mercedes? Nothing against them at all as my wife has one. But that seems like a lot of work. Maybe you should tell us what you want to do with the truck and let us suggest a driveline combination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 OM 603 are incredibly simple and durable engines. Is there a reason you want a small diesel? Does your new truck still have a transmission, or are you looking to move everything in front of the driveshaft? What is your purpose in getting a pickup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 OM 603 are incredibly simple and durable engines. Is there a reason you want a small diesel? Does your new truck still have a transmission, or are you looking to move everything in front of the driveshaft? What is your purpose in getting a pickup? Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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