Archive for the ‘`92 Dually Crew Cab’ Category

Part 10 – Custom HVAC & Heater Core Insulation Cover

Posted on April 17th, 2010 by admin

The original rubber based insulation material over my HVAC unit on the firewall was shot. Here’s how I replaced it…


I went ahead and installed the Killer Dowel Pin Kit, just to be safe. Was it necessary? Click to find out…



Part 8: Diesel Fuel Tank Sender analysis

Posted on April 15th, 2010 by admin


After the engine and tranny were installed, I worked from back to front. The next items that got done were…

The dually will get a set of diesel smoker stacks

Posted on May 31st, 2009 by admin

I just have to go for a set of stacks on this truck…


Part 7: Dash, HVAC and Wiring Swap

Posted on May 31st, 2009 by admin


Sure, an engine swap is easy, but which dash and harness will I need to use? How can I minimize labor and quality issues so I can get the truck running quickly?

Part 6: Insulating the Dually Crew Cab Firewall

Posted on May 31st, 2009 by admin

An overview of the interior firewall and cowl insulating process.


After all that work to get the Cummins Engine into the `92 Dually Crew Cab Truck Frame, it was time to see if the transmission crossmember would bolt up…


Part 4: Getting the Cummins into the Dually Crew

Posted on May 30th, 2009 by admin

Two days off, both trucks side by side, the A/C completely discharged on the `93. Will I be able to get the Cummins out of the `93 D-250 and into the `92 Dually Crew by 5pm the second day?


Part 3: A little prep work on the `92 Dually Crew

Posted on May 30th, 2009 by admin

In order to swap in a`93 Cummins Engine, I’d have to take some time and prep the `92 Dually Crew. Might as well take advantage of the opportunity now, while everything is out of the way, to improve and update…


Part 2 – Pulling the 440 from the Dually Crew Cab

Posted on May 30th, 2009 by admin



Step one in the process to convert the Dually Crew Cab into a Cummins powered, 5th wheel and family haulin’ machine is to take out that monster 440. I’ll toss it onto a furniture dolly so everyone can admire it, then brag that I have a 440.