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So I finished up my 350 conversion to replace the 6.2 and took it for the first test drive. I have to tell you what a difference! Lots of power, and I think she will be more dependable if nothing else because I was forced to fix all the lousy wiring problems it came with. Gonna do a filter...

Just knocked all the pistons out of the 6.2 so I can evaluate if the block is a good core. Then it is off to get tanked and magna-fluxed.

Tear down Well, I pulled out the motor yesterday after a loud bang and lots of smoke. Tore it down today and found two cracked/burned up pistons, one with a hole and a melted injector. The block and heads look in great shape, but I just don't see it being worth the cost to rebuild such an...

I drove my M1008 home from across the state and blew a hole in a piston. I guess the next post I make will be after I do a motor swap.

Well, the M1008 I have as most do come with a Dana 60 front, 6.2 diesel with a mech. pump (will be replaced eventually with a real engine) Th400/475? NP208 14boltFF rear.

Both reasons, my friend. Or I just like green metal things with Dana 60s in them. :-D

Next weekend: Fluid replace on engine oil, and all gear boxes. Rebuild passenger alternator, replace starter, replace motor mounts, tidy up some wiring, finish glow plug wiring, repair battery trays, replace fuel filter, mount up new tires, get it road legal/worthy in general. *whew* Will be a...