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Comes to mine.
"Turbo 6.5 fully dressed setup from a military prototype vehicle project that was phased out.. Look up ELSORV military vehicle. This from that project. Over 25k new !! The engine was built by Peninsular diesel and produced...
I ran across an "EXCELLENT" posting Titled;
"OEM 3 groove to HMMWV 4 groove/dual belt alternator modification"
at the diesel place by poster TFLundyB275, see URL...
Anyone upgrade from fusible links to a resettable circuit breaker?
Considering re-wiring the original glow plug circuit: anyone know what would the amperage rating be for the blue fusible wire from the 24volt bus bar to the twin carbon resistors on the firewall?
Considering re-wiring as some...
Surfing I came across the following article "500 hp 6.5L Diesel Race Engine Revenge Of The GM IDI", review:
http://www.trucktrend.com/cool-trucks/1006dp-500hp-65l-diesel-race-engine/
There are some very good ideas in the article.
Enjoy
Joseph
I know there is an long old thread in the "Deuce Modification and Hot-Rodding" forum, has anyone installed a water-methanol injection system in a 6.2L NA engine?
Joseph
Appears I have a leaking rear bearing seal.
As I never changed one;
Is it possible to just remove the oil pan with out raising the engine, remove the lower rear cap to change the seal?
Looking on line I see there is a tool by Lisle the "Sneaky Pete Tool" to assist in removing and installing...
Which are "better" glow plugs?
Delco AC60G , which are Beru glow plugs part # GV004GM re-branded with the Delco name; FWIW with Beru - the "GV" stands for dual coil and 11.5 volt rated, the "GD" is the code for single-coil.
Or the WELLMAN G070, which advertise to be "Hotter"
Any comment and...
I found a electrical connector unplugged that I have not noticed before, it is out of the main wiring harness between the fuel filter and transmission dip stick, attached is a photo. Truck is a M1031
Do not see any location to connect in the area.
Any suggestion where the connector attaches...
Been have a difficult time starting my 1031 in the morning after shutting the motor down for the night. Gradually more difficult everyday.
The last two days, the "WAIT" light, goes on after the motor starts, stays on for approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Suggestion and or opinion what to...
I have a M1031, the entire right side and center rear marker lights and right rear light stopped working when parking /all light power is applied. The right turn single works. The right side wiring look like is on one circuit according to the wiring diaphragm on the inside door{left front tool...
Located the following surfing;
#89-329-6: HARD STARTING COLD-6.2L DIESEL
(INSTALL NEW REGULATOR/PUMP) - (Sep 20, 1991)
Subject: HARD STARTING COLD
Model and Year: 1982-89 ALL TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINE
"Condition:
---------- Some 1982-89 trucks with a 6.2L diesel engine may experience a...
There was a member, do not recall who, was installing / attempting to install a factory original tachometer to the gauge cluster or a factory original gauge cluster with tachometer.
The gauge clusters with tachometer are from civilian vehicles
Was fortunate to acquire a gauge cluster (the...
Is This Possible for the CUCV? "93-96 Caprice 140A Alternator upgrade *SAVE $$$*"
Read the following posting Titled ;
"93-96 Caprice 140A Alternator upgrade *SAVE $$$*" post is from 2012, at URL:
http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2365
May have some value for...
Looking around located the following article;
"How It Works: Viscous Dampers, A.K.A. Harmonic Balancers"
at URL: http://www.dieselarmy.com/engine-tech/engine/how-it-works-viscous-dampers-a-k-a-harmonic-balancers
A Good Article to Read.
Regards
Joseph
The "GM CUCV Parts and Illustration Catalog 52D" posted in the Forum: CUCV TMs area.
Is there a separate exploded illustration view of the parts?
Downloaded the posted "GM CUCV Parts and Illustration Catalog 52D" twice, I see part number and part list and no illustrations.
Thank You
Joseph