Recent content by Blue Ox
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6.5 turbo into a 83 c1500
The intake isn't a really big issue, you'll just have to be creative. The rest of the engine package is comparable to a 6.2L and in many cases, a gas engine. It's all GM.- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Introduction
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6.5 turbo into a 83 c1500
Is your truck air conditioned? That's the first problem. Then there's exhaust. The A/C is a significant issue. The exhaust you can figure out. Most of the rest of it is one for one. Well, there's the air intake,....- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Introduction
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What new tools have you got lately?
Not exactly a truck tool. The back popped off the wife's wristwatch. While attempting to put it back on she managed to cut the O-ring that seals the back. While I was doing my usual Amazon/eBay, "where can I get this part?" thing, a suggestion popped up for a tool kit for servicing watches... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Sounds like a rear brake circuit leak to me. Look for a puddle or a drip. -
Hello, my name is Derek, and I have Just joined this page, trying to find some good information on working on my new 1978 k30
Welcome, and congratulations on spelling Derek correctly. Sorry I can't help with the radio, but a pic would help the people here that can, to identify which model radio you have. Good luck.- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Introduction
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Diesel Injection Pump
If it didn't break off flush, you might be able to Vise-Grip it and use some heat on the housing. Unfortunately, they usually break off flush. I've drilled a lot of broken screws out of those housings over the years. It's challenging because steel screw and soft aluminum with little margin for...- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Diesel Injection Pump
About 10-15 psi in normal operation. Give it a try, but as opposed to "a three-legged stool never wobbles," a two-screwed cover probably won't seal.- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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What have you done to your square lately??
We had a spring let go and it punched a hole in the far garage wall sheetrock. I understand that they put a cable through the center of them nowadays to contain it if it fails. Tension springs, not torsion springs, obviously. -
What have you done to your square lately??
These critical pieces aren't inconsequential. As my wife keeps reminding me, "It's the little things." I'm hoping she's talking about attention to detail. :confused: -
What have you done to your square lately??
I feel your pain. :( If those are metal, I've had good luck with pre-heating pieces to about 80° before spraying, and then cooking them at around 110-120° afterwards. Baked enamel finish. You just have to be careful with temperature control. You can end up with a wrinkle finish if you're not... -
What have you done to your square lately??
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Eratic behavior from a 1985 6.2. Requesting help please
Yeah, air. You've already gotten good advice on tracking it down. All I can offer is when you're cranking it and trying to purge the air to start it, don't pump the throttle. It's not a carburetor. Go to WOT and hold it so it's trying to deliver maximum fuel. That will help it bleed itself...- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Detroit Diesel!
Every manufacturer has a plan to sell special tools. My biggest problem with CAT is their prices. They've been turning cast iron into gold by painting it yellow since 1924. However, beyond that their support is quite good, parts availability and technical info is very available and so far my...- Blue Ox
- Post #17
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Detroit Diesel!
BTW, when you watch this video, YouBoob then recommends this video: At about 8:52 they show a CAT technician calibrating a 3208 injection pump on a Bosch test bench. It's nice to know I used the right equipment when I did the injection pumps on my boat:- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Detroit Diesel!
Only the 5.7 and 8.2 as GM's worst diesels? Clearly he's never heard of a Toro-Flow.- Blue Ox
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
