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I hate to ask a stupid question But what is a castor shim?

Theres 1 problem You should have built 2 and sold me one ..Looks dang good !!!

Thanks Guys Great info .. I'll post more questions as I start rebuilding or tearing stuff down.. I did find and get a 4L80 transmission with 36K miles on it It came from an rv/ camper.. Funds are limited so it will be a slow process I'll just keep gathering parts little by little.. Things...

Thanks for the write up , Im probably going to switch my 6.2 to a 6.5 and if things still don't work out I'll go gas. Or if I find out that rebuilding the 6.5 is too costly I have an extra 454 on the shelf. I did get a 4L80 with 36k org miles out of an RV - I just need to change out the rear...

No Not at all , Ive done it plenty of times - like when installing a big block 454 in a square body and running large tube headers . I just have my buddy at the machine shop punch holes in a 1/4 inch steel plate and put it between the frame and engine mount 1/4 inch has always given me all...

would it help to build a motor plate and raise the engine up 1/4 inch or so ?( a spacer plate b/t the engine mount and frame?

thank you !

Rutjes - what relay are you using for the glowplugs? momentary-on? I guess I'm asking how its wired in so it doesn't stay on. I am seriously considering converting to 12v. Thanks for any help guys

Im going with 35 inch tires but I was thinking of just going with super singles in the rear, I can get 35 tall and 14 wide ( I will run 10 inch in the front ) . anyone have pictures ? or what rims do ya have. Im tossing the issue of 2 ( per side) 10 wide , or 1- 14 inch wide . Im jut...

My 6.2 with 29k miles is knocking ( ugggh) , So a friend of mine has a 6.5 T .. it also has a knock - but the whole top end was rebuilt and he's selling me the engine complete with turbo , brackets everything for $500... now my question - I want to tear it down and put in a steel crank ( I...

thanks I'll be needing some for my dually

Thanks for the info , I'm writing the info down in my logbook. appreciate it mucho

1 best place to purchase 4 inch leaf springs ( front ) - maybe rear also The best replacement glow plugs - also will they work on 6.2 and 6.5? Im planning on keeping the factory set up if possible. are the glow plugs 12v? Thank you Gents!!

Thanks for the info Bro, I have a book Im keeping with all info I can get from this website . I appreciate the info. PS yes I understand hillbilly country back roads Im from the mountains in TN..

Beautiful work !

Question If I use LEDs in the dash or headlites do I need resistors of any sort? Thanks

I appreciate that , I, 2000 ft up in the hills... Im grabbing a 6.5 T engine in the next few days for $500. the upper end was supposed to be rebuilt but then the bottom started knocking ( same issue Im having with my 6.2 .. ) I'll be asking plenty of questions soon Thanks

oh Thanks for the heads up!!!

thanks for the replies , yes I was going to go full manual - but after reading these post I might reconsider.. I did find a 6.5 turbo and the trans-- But I need to check everything out as far as options.. I appreciate all the help!:)

quantitatively expressed multi-variant - what he said - Im gonna have to get a turbo book - Im confused LOL Im wanting to either turbo my 6.2 or I just found a 6.5 with turbo that has 29k miles out of an RV... I appreciate all info you guys are giving,