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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
Starting procedure is. 1) turn key on, 2) push glow plug button for the appropriate amount of time determined by you, 3) and start. While this took more then a day, I believe this is the least invasive, neatest, easiest method using as much of the existing wiring as possible. While I was at it...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
I mounted the solenoid here as there was already a bolt there, just bolted it down. Remove the two bolts holding the original glow plug controller, (unhook battery terminals first from both pos side of the batt, and neg of main battery.) Remove all wires from controller and set the controller...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #111
- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
The keyed power from the fuse box is attached to the other switch terminal. I routed the wires over the brake assembly to keep the wires out of sight, and for protection. checked the switch for power B-4 proceeding to the engine compartment.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
As promised Manual glow plug parts and instillation for 1985-90's diesels. Parts used, push button switch, solenoid, 1/4 spade. mounted switch where there was an existing 1/2 inch hole, but had to open it up to 5/8 using a stepped bit. Once the location was determined, using a sharp 1/8 ex...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #109
- Forum: Introduction
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Rebuild or Swap?
Go to Skip White best deal for sbc- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Spark plug gap closed fresh rebuild
Sounds to me like the head was milled to much, or like everyone’s saying, something in the cylinder. Timing would not bend a spark plug unless timing was so far advanced that that motor was detonating and the detonating bent it. I did it on my 345 IH dump truck.- Craig Nedrow
- Post #28
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
Worked all day on the manually operated glow plug switch. The dash was full of air conditioning tubes. Lots of head scratching, finally settled on the Johnny Armstrong method. No parts or persons injured. I will do a pictorial tomorrow. Also changed the oil and filter, have the rearing gasket...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #108
- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
Well that didn’t work. Didn’t leave me stranded, but had to cool down then started. Soooo got a solenoid will wire it in with a starter button to manually toggel the glow plugs. I hope to install tomorrow. Got more parts, mostly oil maintenance, engine oil and filter, done today, got the rear...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #106
- Forum: Introduction
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Cowl Induction or stock?
Cowl induction hoods that actual draw air from a high pressure can be useful and may good for a few ponies. Having said that have a motor to back it up. I like stock with plenty of motor, my preference sure, but there are lots of hot doggers here.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Exterior
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
I believe this is the culprit glow plug inhibit switch, pass side behind the glow plug. I did not pull to check, just made a jumper wire to connect both sides together. See pic 2. Drove the truck today, and no problems. Also both fuel gages are working, what a blessing!! I need to fix the window...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Time for new shocks. Look at these!
I have the rancho white with the red boots. Been running them for five years now seem to handle good. I load my truck heavy and I tow a bunch. They’ve been good for me.- Craig Nedrow
- Post #36
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Original Overlander, 1955 Chevy 3800 Van
Wife really likes it, and I have a new 235 chevy, and a 270 GMC motor, 350, 454's ls's but......I have sold so many cool rigs, felt sorry, gonna feel sorry if this sells..... Here is a link to an original sales brochure...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Original Overlander, 1955 Chevy 3800 Van
In 1972, My childhood friend Leon went to Anchorage to work and bought this truck from a logging company. They had used it to carry chainsaws, and a place to get out of the cold. There was a small wood stove, and some chairs inside. Leon subsequently sold this to his brother Leroy, and he...- Craig Nedrow
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
I found the problem: A glow plug inhibit switch mounted in the passenger side cylinder head at the rear of the engine disables the glow plug controller if the engine coolant temperature is greater than 125 °F. This switch/sensor is a common failure point and is often disabled by owners as the...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #104
- Forum: Introduction
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What locker shall I go for?
Brothers Eaton locker ate itself in his 1966 Plymouth with 498 440 stroker also $$$$$$- Craig Nedrow
- Post #35
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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New here, looking to buy a square body for towing and moderate off road trail rides
working on this truck 85, making it an overlander, 6.2 diesel, 3/4 ton, two wheel drive. This 73 3/4 ton, four wheel drive is also a good rig, less gas mileage.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Gm 12 bolt gear pattern help. ?
that is eighty thousands, I think you meant .008 or eight thousands. If it is the latter, that is probably good, slightly tight, but I have set them tighter without problems. Also I mark my ring gear is three equal places, and check each one, because it is possible that it is loose/tight at...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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What locker shall I go for?
Andreas, welcome from farmer to another. My 1973 K20 needed a posi, I chose a Yukon Lunchbox locker for my rear 14 FF, and a Spicer for the Dana 44 in front. I drove the truck several years this way, and love the rear locker, very positive, and seems indestructible behind my modified 454. It...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Ferd for my Granddaughter
Thanks to all you great guys here, Charlie is chompin' at the bit. I will pick up the original carb and a spare, have the kit, maybe get it started soon.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Pollack Tank Selector Valve
Dang, I just got done doing the same thing, but missed out on the help, was at Bonneville, maybe next time. Love the easy fix, and CalSgt, knows his stuff- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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My 2 Square Body 5.9 Cummins builds
WOW, nice straight rigs. I like those Cummins, got a 6.2 in my 85, can't compare to the 5.9.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Hello from Manitoba
Welcome, If it's a GMC, it would be a C15 or C25, Chevy is c/k10 and 20. Tried to blow the pic up, but couldn't read the numbers- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Ferd for my Granddaughter
I talked to my friends widow, and she will let me go down there and get the carb. I also have two terrific Audes speakers, already have two, and as good as my Klipsch. Leon my friend that passed was a horder, and I will buy some tools from her as well, so help her and I. Found a carb rebuild...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ferd for my Granddaughter
Also has those cool steps, I would almost kill for, but Charlie will like them. Also has true dual exhaust with long tube headers, and nice E-Brock old school valve covers. Soon as we get the carb, the engine is waterproof, then I will Gunk it and wash it down. Want to take off the Valve covers...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
