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I am trying to remove the plug from the block (above the oil filter) to use as the oil supply source for my turbo but it is putting up quite the fight, even after soaking for a few days in penetrating oil. A 1/4” drive extension doesn’t fit snug enough to be able to put a lot of force on and I...

Makes sense, thanks!

Yep, makes sense. Unfortunately I believe the m1008 came stock with the other carrier. I was just curious if 4:11 fell into the “4:10 and down” carrier since technically it is numerically larger than 4:10. But I’ve always considered 4:11 and 4:10 to be the same thing (which could be wrong) so I...

Carriers sure aren't cheap right now. On that note, something I've always wondered, from what I've seen 4.10 and lower require a different carrier. However USA Standard Gear (and probably others) sell a 4.11 ring/pinion. I'm assuming this still requires the different carrier? Or would this...

Any ideas where to find a good block? The typical places I go to buy used parts would be an unknown on condition.

Interesting, what would install be like for those?

I'd love to get a 6.5 Optimizer but that's alot of coin to spend. Does anyone have a confirmed crack free block? Used motors aren't exactly cheap right now and most likely have the same crack issues that I have now so I feel like its playing the lottery spending $1k-2k for something that's...

As part of my turbo build I performed an inspection of the lower end of my block. It turns out I have I believe 3 cracks in the main bearing webs. All 3 are facing the rear of the motor on the outer bolts, 1 is on the 3rd from the front (middle) web, while the other 2 are both on the 4th. None...

What do you mean, your cucv doesn’t go 140mph? 😂 It looks like the speedo is the same on the gasser gauge cluster so I’m assuming it’s the same one. I think having a high mph speedo makes people think they have a faster vehicle than it actually is so manufacturers just make them that way for...

I know there are a lot of threads on gauge conversions. And this is a new product so maybe no one has tried it yet. But LMC now has a gauge cluster for the 6.2 diesel. https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-chevy-gmc/gauges/cc-new-vintage-diesel-gauge-clusters Anyone install (or planning on...

Here is another thread on the topic (probably more out there too) on troubleshooting the lights. It’s on my list of things to do as well since none of my lights come on either. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/coolant-light-question.58128/

Nevermind, I just realized you were looking for trans cooler lines.

Try this, I didn't go with the LMC ones but the part numbers for what i used are there. https://steelsoldiers.com/threads/engine-oil-cooler-lines.207356/

This is essentially the 6.5 filter, comes with built in WIF and heater. And I believe there is a bleeder on top. https://leroydiesel.com/products/ffm-w-ftb-mod-complete-kit/

That makes sense, thanks!

I am in the process of adding a turbo to my 6.2 and am wondering which is the correct (or better) way to route the CDR valve. The CDR on a NA 6.2 pulls from the oil fill tube, through the valve, and into the intake manifold. The 6.5 CDR pulls from the p-side valve cover and into the intake...

Next up, the fun(er) part of my build, time to turbo the ole 6.2. Gonna add head studs, main bearing cap studs, timing chain, and a flow cooler water pump as well. So far I started pulling everything apart, got the alternators, power steering pump, and intake off.

I ended up changing the trailer hitch receiver out for a class 5 BW hitch instead of the Curt that I originally put on. Somehow I lost a mounting bolt on the receiver last year so it slightly bent the bottom flange of my frame. And I wasn’t impressed with how the Curt spread the load out, it...

These are also pretty good. https://www.themotorbookstore.com/1984-chevy-ld-truck-10-30-series-shop-manual.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA3pugBhAwEiwAWFzwdXe3mnfm5F6WqOt3PpVo1bDpsyM0ldJwpFwvjcb2C3-FOZn5DROkOBoCT-0QAvD_BwE

Finished up the rest of the brakes yesterday. Changing the e-brake cable seemed to help, turns out the original cable was pretty stiff in the sleeve. It ended up being the 55 1/2” cable. And got the ebc pads put on the front. I’ve attached images of the cable and brake pad part numbers I used...