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Ok, well I did find out the ACDelco 12TP5D is a "high flow" t-stat, that is verses the OE. I got it in already, still might do some more research into the MR Gasket you listed. Yeah, I'll try the headbolt "trick", seems like it would help.

Thanks for the info Ken [thumbzup] I'm looking into this. I thought the AC Delco 12TP5D that I just got in was supposed to be a "High Flow" design, as there was two different models listed. But now going back, I can't find where it said that.... So a different one might be better. However I...

Couple more questions: What is the general thought line on using Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi-Temp Adhesive Sealant?? Especially since I'm not having the block resurfaced? I'm going to clean the block surface very carefully with Shop 3M Roloc Discs. After of course stuffing rags down into all the...

Nice [thumbzup] Have to remember that

Yep Totally Agree Ken! I already ordered two sets of new Fel-pro head bolts when I ordered all the gaskets the other day. I don't want to take the chance. And Yes, I also just ordered a AC-delco 180 degree thermostat to replace the original 195 too. Wouldn't mind to have had the ARP studs...

Thanks, yeah its the best deal I've been able to find. Just hope everything works out good.

Decision Made: Just wanted to post an update with the decision that I made on what route to take on getting our "daily driver" M1008 back up and running. We first looked at getting one of the new updated AMG Optimizer or the AMG P400 blocks.... those engines sound like real quality motors...

Decision Made: Just wanted to post an update with the decision that I made on what route to take on getting our "daily driver" M1008 back up and running. We first looked at getting one of the new updated AMG Optimizer or the AMG P400 blocks.... those engines sound like real quality motors...

We can all dream... If only our wallets had the same vision :-P

Basically, I'm trying to figure out what would be the best route I can take, in order to avoid this same situation again. If I can get away from the 6.2/6.5, and move to a different engine that is not prone to cracked heads/block, then that is what I would like to do. However, if in the end I...

Yeah, thought about it. Fact is I can't do anything until I get a trailer sold. Until then, I'm just trying to figure out the best route to take, and what its going to take to get the job done.

LoL :lol: I hadn't never heard of a 383 Hi-Torque until you mentioned it. Sounds like the perfect engine for a CUCV. Where did you get it? Used? New? What did it cost you?

Ok.... well... i've been trying to figure out what all parts I would need to take that 350 long block, and get it to a fully running engine. Since I don't have a 350 "donor"... that means that all the parts you could normally "swap" from your 'old engine' to your new long block, I don't have...

Got a reply from JEGS:

better fuel milage with the 383?? We were getting about 22-25mpg with the 6.2, not pulling a trailer or anything, but even with the bed loaded it didn't change much. "...installed a tilting steering column..." :drool: . [thumbzup] do you have to change the dash in order to install a tilt...

I'll keep that in mind Patracy, Thanks for the info

I was wondering the same thing, Jegs doesn't list it, so I googled it by the engine number, but no one else seems to list it either. I did find a forum where some guys were talking about this same engine comparing it to another, and from what they said it is 260hp, but I don't know if that is...

Is this the engine you were referring to? https://goo.gl/EjQRgp I didn't see it at first because it keep listing it as 1996+, but in the specs it shows 1986+ Have you already installed yours? The "painless wiring" you referred to, did you get that from Jegs also? ~Thanks Again

Thanks John for the info! Thats something I will definitely look into. .... Somerset huh.... I grew up near London :D been to Somerset many times when I was younger. ...like your signature too :lol:

going to try to use google site search to search SS... the SS search is very aggravating... it will only let me run one search per minute, 50 seconds technically. Further, I keep getting the "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." even when I know the term exists in the...