Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tvblazer78 · 11-26-2009, 01:13 PM

Why I am asking is a buddy of mine just found this 79 SB truck and was asking me some things about it and I have never seen this before. It has a SB gas motor in it now, but it was a Diesel that looked to came in it stock. Here is some pics and some labels I found on it. See what you all think. It's a cool little truck just need some work.

b454rat · 11-26-2009, 01:39 PM

They had an Olds based 350 diesel, good thing it's not there now as they are junk.

bigblock73 · 11-26-2009, 02:07 PM

Yes they did

http://www.73-87.com/7387info/Road_Test_7380.htm

wfomkivdrvr · 11-26-2009, 04:48 PM

yes they did a friend up the street has a stepside short bed still running 5.7L diesel power

3r!c84 · 11-26-2009, 04:59 PM

ive seen one in a burb in the junk yard with no motor

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-26-2009, 05:21 PM

Ok, this brings a question up in my mind. Was the 6.2 a gas based, diesel engine like the 5.7 or was it a diesel based, diesel engine?

cableguy0 · 11-26-2009, 05:31 PM

the 6.2 was designed as a diesel and was better than the 5.7 for obvious reasons. i dont feel that either one is that great of an engine but really dont feel like going through the 6.2 argument again.

S10Fan · 11-26-2009, 07:50 PM

My step side bed came from a diesel truck. Has 2 gas doors both were labeled "Diesel Fuel Only".

powerdriver 1958 · 11-26-2009, 08:12 PM

Company had 1 79 diesel and 8 1980s,All of them became gassers

78-5.3 · 11-26-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Ok, this brings a question up in my mind. Was the 6.2 a gas based, diesel engine like the 5.7 or was it a diesel based, diesel engine?

detroit diesel built engine started in 82 i believe

78-5.3 · 11-26-2009, 08:41 PM

mine was the first of the c10 diesel 1978 model year , it was LWB but had the nasty olds diesel !! the LSX looks at home in it now

3r!c84 · 11-26-2009, 09:13 PM

ok 5.3 you can stop showing off,we are all jealous of that LSX

boatpuller · 11-26-2009, 10:30 PM

they sure did.here's one right here.although the diesel's long gone.it was one one from the factory.

tvblazer78 · 11-26-2009, 10:46 PM

That is cool info, thanks guys!

boatpuller as always your truck looks good.

Trav

ElGracho · 11-26-2009, 11:02 PM

77-81 Olds 5.7 diesel. Based on a gasoline engine design but the engines are much more than "converted from gas".

82-92 (and later in some applications) Detroit Diesel designed 6.2 diesel. Shares engine mount and bellhousing dimensions with the SBC. Designed from the get go as a diesel engine. Never a real power house, but I know of many (including 2 in the family) that went over 500k without lifting a valve cover. My 86 has 305k and drove me 200 miles to Thanksgiving dinner today at 75 mph and got 23 mpg doing it.

SBTork · 11-27-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

77-81 Olds 5.7 diesel. Based on a gasoline engine design but the engines are much more than "converted from gas".

82-92 (and later in some applications) Detroit Diesel designed 6.2 diesel. Shares engine mount and bellhousing dimensions with the SBC. Designed from the get go as a diesel engine. Never a real power house, but I know of many (including 2 in the family) that went over 500k without lifting a valve cover. My 86 has 305k and drove me 200 miles to Thanksgiving dinner today at 75 mph and got 23 mpg doing it.

very cool, some of those 'ol 6.2's are not too bad.

Dooley · 11-27-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Why I am asking is a buddy of mine just found this 79 SB truck and was asking me some things about it and I have never seen this before. It has a SB gas motor in it now, but it was a Diesel that looked to came in it stock. Here is some pics and some labels I found on it. See what you all think. It's a cool little truck just need some work.

The truck may be a 79 but, the grille in it is a 1980.

11-26-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? Why I am asking is a buddy of mine just found this 79 SB truck and was asking me some things about it and I have never seen this before. It has a SB gas motor in it now, but it was a Diesel that looked to came in it stock. Here is some pics and some labels I found on it. See what you all think. It's a cool little truck just need some work. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 11-26-2009 at 01:17 PM.

11-26-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? They had an Olds based 350 diesel, good thing it's not there now as they are junk. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

11-26-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? Yes they did http://www.73-87.com/7387info/Road_Test_7380.htm __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
wfomkivdrvr HORSEPOWER JUNKIE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Esparto,CA. Posts: 97	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? yes they did a friend up the street has a stepside short bed still running 5.7L diesel power __________________ 67 C20 fleetside custom camper 69 El Camino 72 Camaro 52 Dodge b3b 108 pickup

11-26-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? ive seen one in a burb in the junk yard with no motor __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#6
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? Ok, this brings a question up in my mind. Was the 6.2 a gas based, diesel engine like the 5.7 or was it a diesel based, diesel engine? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-26-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? the 6.2 was designed as a diesel and was better than the 5.7 for obvious reasons. i dont feel that either one is that great of an engine but really dont feel like going through the 6.2 argument again. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-26-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? My step side bed came from a diesel truck. Has 2 gas doors both were labeled "Diesel Fuel Only". __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-26-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? Company had 1 79 diesel and 8 1980s,All of them became gassers

11-26-2009, 08:41 PM	#11
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? mine was the first of the c10 diesel 1978 model year , it was LWB but had the nasty olds diesel !! the LSX looks at home in it now

11-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? ok 5.3 you can stop showing off,we are all jealous of that LSX __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-26-2009, 10:30 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? they sure did.here's one right here.although the diesel's long gone.it was one one from the factory. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

11-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#14
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? That is cool info, thanks guys! boatpuller as always your truck looks good. Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-26-2009, 11:02 PM	#15
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Did they make a 79 SB Diesel? 77-81 Olds 5.7 diesel. Based on a gasoline engine design but the engines are much more than "converted from gas". 82-92 (and later in some applications) Detroit Diesel designed 6.2 diesel. Shares engine mount and bellhousing dimensions with the SBC. Designed from the get go as a diesel engine. Never a real power house, but I know of many (including 2 in the family) that went over 500k without lifting a valve cover. My 86 has 305k and drove me 200 miles to Thanksgiving dinner today at 75 mph and got 23 mpg doing it. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 11-26-2009 at 11:03 PM.



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