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  1. J

    Pulling engine and transmission to insulate firewall?

    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"...
  2. J

    Oil pump check valve?

    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...
  3. J

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    What did you have installed in the 4l80?
  4. J

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    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
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    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    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...
  6. J

    Help Needed on 2005 Chevy LSSV Chevy Duramax PU

    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...
  7. J

    STANAYDYNE mechanical DB4

    the "mythical unicorn"rated at 310 hp STANAYDYNE Operation Manual DB4 Pump
  8. J

    6.0/4L80E swap in my M1008

    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
  9. J

    Complete steering replacement on my K30

    What gear box / ratio did you get? Regards Joseph
  10. J

    Photo of 6.2na with serpentine belt

    It was taken out of a 1996 suburban with the transmission. Regards Joseph
  11. J

    Photo of 6.2na with serpentine belt

    As most have never seen a factory serpentine belt on a 6.2na without the fan installed. Regards Joseph
  12. J

    Duramax Diesel Engine Conversion Kit

    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
  13. J

    need steering box part number

    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
  14. J

    Duramax Diesel Engine Conversion Kit

    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...
  15. J

    Very happy with 700R4 in M1009

    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
  16. J

    TH400 to 4L80E Swap for dummies, help needed (crossmembers)

    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
  17. J

    LT295/75R 16" tire's on 16" X 8" rims

    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...
  18. J

    Power Steering gear box 12:1 unit?

    Anyone install a 12:1 power steering gear box on there CUCV? Thank You Joseph
  19. J

    HydroBoost Question

    FWIW review the following; http://flashoffroad.com/Maintenance/PowerSteering/powersteering.htm
  20. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    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]...
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