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Gm started to build the 6.2 J code in 1982 any truck with non emissions - 1 ton , 3/4 ton truck and 3/4 ton suburbans and vans would have the J code they are not just a military use engine just a non emissions engine no EGR. [thumbzup]
Yes in most cases it can be welded hard to say for sure without seeing how or were its cracked or broke. to replace use a jack and put a short piece of 2x4 ,4x4 or something under trany pan, remove mount bolts and raise trans and transfer a little remove the bolts in the frame on both sides and...
With the price of fuel just re tube! cheaper then running around and not finding one but any 3/4 or 1 ton 4x4 long box reg cab with a turbo 400 and 14 bolt rear should have the drive shaft
Slowly rev it above idle while in park if vibe is not there you know to look in drive line and not engine check drive shafts shafts, u joints a tire gone bad . Jack up rear end put on a good pair jack stands and block front wheels put in drive and and have somebody take it up till you get the...
Yes you can! a good proper application of body adhesive is as good as a spot weld in some cases, Most come that way new! As with many body panels on many cars and trucks!
As soon as you start or start to crank the engine and build oil pressure the lifters will prime on there own. they will never completely bleed out the oil you have the push rods out so there is nothing pushing on the plunger of the lifter you can crank the engine with the starter and not hurt...
WoW! Not many would even try a rebuild [thumbzup] check this out may help! Saginaw Box Rebuild - How To..
I have not rebuilt one myself but have replaced the output shaft seals that you have leaking. Is it pos. you have the inside one upside down?
:ditto: If you plan to drive any on road the Limited slip would be the better choice! and slow moving steering will be harder with the trac lock. yes a great posi but not in the front of a street truck. If you don't mind stiffer steering then will be a great locker! another better choice would...
In my opinion the 6.2 would be most happy with the 1700 - 1900 gm6 hd as it makes it s peak torque at about 2000 rpm Many factors come into play with the stall - weight, gear ratio and others so the stall of 1900 will be closer to the peak rpm of the 6.2 the turbo will not change the stall like...