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FWIW..........
Consider painting the fire wall with "LizasdSkin" insulation and sound control see;
http://lizardskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lizardskin-application-instructions.pdf
If you are going to the time to remove the engine and transmission I would use the "LizasdSkin"...
For What it is Worth:
There are several oil pre-lube system on the market.
One is http://www.engineprelube.com
There are several others, run "prelube oil pump truck engines" in google you will see several.
Review there sites you will get several ideas how they are differently installed...
Sharecropper,
Did you review / look at one way the Spinner filter are mounted on a Duranax?
See photo, the casting on upper right
I would consider making an aluminum casting of the oil filling tube with an mounting platform for the spinner.
Regards
Joseph
Insulating the engine compartment / cabin?
Sharecropper,
Have you considered insulating the engine compartment / cabin?
Some good ideas from article titled;
"Sound and Heat Insulating a Diesel Hummer"
see URL...
Attached is the parts manual for the Enhanced Mobility Package -2003
If you have the "Jounce Shocks" they where made by Light Racing, see URL:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/suspension-brakes/129-0601-2005-gmc-duramax-jounce-shocks
They may be...
Look at the Bowtie Overdrives Adjustable Mount.
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog_inc/viewitem.php?ITEMID=679
My resolve part of the issue
Regards
Joseph
FWIW.....
I have a 6.2na in a 86 M1031 and a 6.5 turbo in a 99 Suburban.
A Durmax is a much better engine.
A Durmax LML with a 6l90 or better yet a 8L90 in the M1031 is what I would like.
Would make the M1031 a sleeper.
Regards
Joseph
CUCV Parts Manual
If you have not done this yet, go to the CUCV TMs area on this site and download the ;
"GM CUCV Parts and Illustration Catalog 52D"
This will have part numbers for CUCV's.
Regards
Joseph
Found the following;
"gm square body duramax diesel engine conversion '73-'87 C & K SERIES......"
Looks like simple swap and bolt and to me it does not look expensive{the conversion parts/kit] compaired to fabricating everything yourself...
FWIW.........
Consider a 4L85E transmission, they where in Chevrolet Avalanche, GMC Savana, Chevy Suburban, and GMC Yukon. Rated a little heaver that the 4L80E. The 4L85E can handle 460 lb-ft of torque, which is slightly higher than what the 4L80E can handle.
Regards
Joseph
Did you research using motor mount used on the Chevy diesel van that had a 6.2 from the same year?
Has been posted on this and other sites those motor mount will move the motor forward and up when used on a pick up frame.
Regards
Joseph
FWIW
Purchased 4 TOYO Open Country AT II Xtreme LT 295/75R16 128R 10 Ply 16" tire's as they have a max load single rating of 3,970 lbs at 80 psi, this is the highest load rating I have located in 16" tires
Having original CUCV rims re-hooped to 8" wide to match recommend width by TOYO...
The Dayton 22-617HD Special Heavy Duty Leaf Spring Assembly (Made in the USA) for 81-91 Chevrolet/GMC C and K - Series; Rear --9/1 Leaf; are rated for 4,650 lbs each 9,300 lbs for the pair.
The M1031 data plate total axle load G.V.W. is listed at 9,200
FWIW
i am considering 10 ply{E rated]...