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Another rumor in regards to head gaskets I would like to put to rest once and for all. The claim I have read dozens of times to use a .10 thickness head gasket to lower compression for more boost is IMO not a good idea and is false. I base my judgement on the many build repairs I have read and...

There are a lot of rumors about 6.2 and 6.5 head gaskets. I had to see for myself which one I thought would be the best option for a turbo application. I went into O’Reilly auto parts and compared both head gaskets. The top gasket is for a 84 6.2. The bottom is for a 93 6.5. The cylinder...

All done for tonight. The lifters should be in tomorrow!

To clean the head bolt holes I used a 12x1.75 tap that fits perfect! After each hole I cleaned the tap and hole with brake clean. Thank the Lord I have a full respirator that blocks all fumes, gas and vapors. I did 5 passes with the tap and cleaner with each hole. Each time I inspected the tap...

For the passenger head I used the same method to clean it as I did the block. Razor blade all gasket material off while using shop vac to get material. Cleaned with paper towel and brake cleaner. Used the angle grinder Scott’s medium grit pad as much as I could without jeopardizing losing Metal...

Once all the gasket material was removed with the razor blade, I used paper towels and brake cleaner to remove oil and coolant from the block. Then using my shop vac and angle grinder, with a Scott’s pad on it, I super cleaned the block where the head gets bolted. I sucked up any material...

The rubber mallet method did not work this time to take the head off. I believe the copper spray acted like a glue. I could not even pry them off. I had to use a chisel and gently hammer it between the block and head to break the seal. She is off with no damage from the chisel. I put the head...

With the head still on, I removed the Arp studs. I did not have to double nut them because after I made them hand tight, I turned them 1/4 turn clockwise. Inspecting every stud, I can see the Arp thread sealer failure. It looks as if it chemically disintegrated from the coolant. Also was still...

Next I unbolted the Arp head stud nuts and took out the washers placing them on my work bench. Every Arp stud rocked in place after removing the nuts and washers. I identified 5 coolant leaks coming from 5 Arp studs. 3 under valve cover and 2 on outside of valve cover. It is my right to say the...

Using no gaskets, I installed the freshly refurbished Banks fuel pump plate with bung and the almost new mechanical fuel pump with push rod. I will only be doing one side of the motor at a time to reduce dust, bugs and whatever. Removed the passenger valve cover. The seal looked great with no...

Today I decided to not use the rebuilt badger diesel fuel pump for this build. I had to advance it about 1/2 inch to get the motor running right. I figure it was a crap rebuild. Apon further inspection, the badger diesel advance piston was sticking causing havoc on the fuel timing. In the...

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Do you guys like the photobucket pictures better? Let me know if not.

Tonight after work I got to play with my new angle die grinder and I cleaned up the Banks fuel pump plate with the turbo oil drain bung. Gave it 3 coats of rust resistant black paint. I also cleaned up the area for the fuel pump on the motor.

Yes you can pregame and install the 4911 and 6.5 injectors on a 6.2. It will run and drive but you will get a lot of over fueling, black smoke and increase your temperatures. More power too! I would personally wait until the turbo is installed before you add more fuel. IMO Before you do...

Got a lot removed last night from the 6.2. CDR valve Vacuum and fuel lines Coolant crossover Exhaust Manifolds Injectors Fuel Pump/plate/pushrod Oil Fill tube Injection Pump Alternators Intake Manifold

Too bad you are not closer. I would love to have you as a neighbor. 😃

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I finished pulling out the 6.2 from the blazer. Here’s link: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1009-6-2-diesel-removal-guide.198509/

I hope this guide helps and is Sticky worthy. ;-) Thanks for looking!