Did Chevy make a 350 diesel?

In the fall of 1977, GM introduced its 350-cu.in. diesel engine. The LF9-code mill was the only passenger-car V-8 diesel in the world at that time; Oldsmobile engineered it, but all GM divisions from Chevy to Cadillac used it.

Can you convert a diesel engine to gasoline?

Though both utilize internal combustion, diesel and gasoline engines are so different that a car owner could cause severe damage to their vehicle by filling it with the wrong fuel. That means that, in order to convert a diesel engine to a gasoline one, you need to change the very foundation of said engine.

What is a 350 diesel?

First appearing in 1978, the 350 cubic inch diesel promised the creature comforts of a large luxury car with the fuel mileage of a compact model. Internally referred to as the LF9 diesel, the Olds was offered in Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac cars, as well as light duty Chevrolet and GMC pickups.

Can a diesel engine run on kerosene?

Kerosene will burns fine in most diesel engines without harming them. In fact, many newer diesel engines list kerosene as an approved fuel. Kerosene is made from a distilling process that makes it a pure fuel. This means that it has no additives like diesel does.

What was the Rallye 350?

The Rallye 350 Cutlass-S Rally was strictly a hardtop. Four door models, wagons, and convertibles were forbidden. A total of 3,547 Rallye 350s were built, of which only 160 were F85 pillar coupes like this one. You never know what’s going to turn up in the junkyard.

What diesel engine is in the F-350?

Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel models are available with a 6.7 L-liter diesel engine, with output up to 475 hp, depending on engine type. The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.

Can you use Jet-A fuel in a diesel engine?

There are still some big differences between diesel and Jet-A. For starters, there’s a higher level of sulfur and other additives-including cetane, and the cetane number-in Jet-A than is allowed in your diesel. This could lead to fines and may even damage your engine.

What kind of motor is a 403?

Case in point is this Oldsmobile 403. It’s a 6.6L Oldsmobile 403 block/455 head hybrid destined for the engine compartment of a Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac Trans Am.