Recent content by Barrman

Yes, making everything 12 volt and him including a bag of 24 volt bulbs with the sale is cheapest and easiest.

You just opened THE big can of worms for M715 modification Ken. The M113 APC used a Chevy 283 V8. The 24 volt distributor for those vehicles will fit any small block Chevy. I have never seen one of these distributors in person. I have seen them for sale every so often though. This is the most...

No, the 6.2/6.5 engines are not based on a small block Chevy. Detroit Diesel built a clean sheet design to fit in the same space as a SBC, have the same power as a base 305 gas 2 barrel engine and get twice the mpg. It does that perfectly. Detroit Diesel was owned by GM at the time. Buick and...

They show up every so often. I know I saw at least one either on this site or Ebay within the last month or so. Here is a video about them and an alternative that might work for you:

If you end up with a reduction drive starter. You will need the support bracket that goes with the reduction starter. They are not the same. The HMMWV starters are also 24 volts and bolt to the same engine. Here is a video about the different starters, starter bolts and support brackets:

I had a very similar issue when I first got my Gasser running 18 years ago. Here is a thread about it: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/air-compressor-help.9731/ My unloaded valve springs were broken. Can you hear the governor cycle? You have the newer version air regulator/governor...

Are you asking about the metal pipe or flexible hose? Several venders make 1984 K5 pre shaped pipe. Same with the flexible caliper hose. I put the Off Road Design stainless steel grades brake hoses on one of my trucks and have had no leaks, rips and a firm pedal for 8 years now.

Sharecropper posted while I was writing and I didn’t see it until mine posted. I totally agree with him. My turbo engine is a GEP block I took apart and built myself. But, I still stick to my self imposed limits and don’t worry about how fast anyone else is going.

The In Direct Injection design of the 6.2 is very inefficient with a turbo compared to Direct Injection. Think of an old Flathead V8 compared to a Hemi. IDI just doesn’t scale up very well. Don’t get me wrong, a turbo on a 6.? Is like magic compared to no turbo. But there are limitations. A...

Lots of really good questions. I am about to walk out the door going somewhere so I can’t answer line by line at this time. Just a few comments. The head stud issue isn’t really the potential coolant leaks of the design in my opinion as much as with the engine in the truck, you can’t install...

No, that is not normal.

One of my trucks does the same thing, sometimes. I am convinced it is my blinker box/relay. Here is a video about how to test the flasher box: I live down a dirt road and have learned with that truck to just turn the blinker on when I start the engine. If it works, then it will probably work...

Glad to help.

That low rating is all because of the very light duty Pintle hitch mounting. If you are trying to be legal towing more weight then a frame mounted receiver hitch and the GM tow rating can be presented.

I am lost as well. Sorry I am not a help.