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M1007 - CUCV Suburban Clone Build Thread
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Well this was going to be the replacement engine.
It sure looks nice and shiney.
Just proves that old saying "Buyer Beware"
Picked it up from GL for a $210 bid.
Only issue is that it doesn't run. I wonder why?
Compression Check - 2006 6.5L GEP engine
1-220
2-300
3-zero
4-200
5-180
6-140
7-400
8-360
It will be a springtime project to pull the heads and pan to find the problem
Maybe one of the 4 6.2L I just picked up will be a runner.
It sure looks nice and shiney.
Just proves that old saying "Buyer Beware"
Picked it up from GL for a $210 bid.
Only issue is that it doesn't run. I wonder why?
Compression Check - 2006 6.5L GEP engine
1-220
2-300
3-zero
4-200
5-180
6-140
7-400
8-360
It will be a springtime project to pull the heads and pan to find the problem
Maybe one of the 4 6.2L I just picked up will be a runner.
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Oooh shiney
Thats the cleanest looking 6.2 ive ever seen from gl.
They all 660 blocks?
Thats the cleanest looking 6.2 ive ever seen from gl.
They all 660 blocks?
That is the 2006 6.5L 506 engine. It's dead.
The 6.2Ls look like this. I haven't openned the cans yet to check the engines.
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Just checked and one engine is a 599 and three are the 660 blocks
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Dang, Were those from Ft. Sill? I almost bid on them, if so.
The 6.2s did. The 6.5 came from Hooks
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zero - ouch!
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Where is the update on this endeavor? K9vic is smokin you Joe.
He will have two done before I even get started. 
After buying a second GEP 6.5L from GL and it throwing a rod thru the oil pan while trying to ground hop it, I have put the project on the back burner.
My white gasser suburban needs to have the engine rebuilt along with the SM465 manual transmission. Too many dollars going out and not enough time in the day.
After buying a second GEP 6.5L from GL and it throwing a rod thru the oil pan while trying to ground hop it, I have put the project on the back burner.
My white gasser suburban needs to have the engine rebuilt along with the SM465 manual transmission. Too many dollars going out and not enough time in the day.
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$$$, I know what you mean. I wish I could fine a GEP 6.5L close to me.....always good to have spare parts. Going to start pulling the GEP engine in the CUCV-II Reg Cab soon. Are you keeping your engine?
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The engine that threw the rod may have a bad block. I haven't had the desire to tear it down all the way, but it looks like the bottom edge of the cylinder might have broken off. It might just be a good boat anchor.
The first GEP with the zero psi reading is still sitting in the can, waiting for a inspection/rebuild.
The first GEP with the zero psi reading is still sitting in the can, waiting for a inspection/rebuild.
Well how about that. I just won a truck I have been watch for a couple of weeks. Under $500 with the bid and fees.
1991 Chevy with a 6.2L, serpentine belt system AND a 4L80E tranny. The injector pump is still mechanical.
Looks like this project will start moving again.
From what I have read, I should be able to use the transmission controller from the 1991 and not have to buy a standalone controller. I'll see how it works out. Even if I do have to buy a controller, I paid less for the whole truck than what just the serpentine belt system costs.
1991 Chevy with a 6.2L, serpentine belt system AND a 4L80E tranny. The injector pump is still mechanical.
Looks like this project will start moving again.
From what I have read, I should be able to use the transmission controller from the 1991 and not have to buy a standalone controller. I'll see how it works out. Even if I do have to buy a controller, I paid less for the whole truck than what just the serpentine belt system costs.
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Going to have to crack the tranny case and change output shafts, right?
The tranny will get a rebuild so the shaft will be changed.
The TH400 in the burb needs a rebuild anyway so I have been considering a swap. I have a 4x4 700R4 in another 1/2t parts burb that I was going to use. For some reason I think I want a 4L80 instead.
Any comments? Suggestions? Keep it a TH400 or go with the 700R4 or the 4L80E?
The TH400 in the burb needs a rebuild anyway so I have been considering a swap. I have a 4x4 700R4 in another 1/2t parts burb that I was going to use. For some reason I think I want a 4L80 instead.
Any comments? Suggestions? Keep it a TH400 or go with the 700R4 or the 4L80E?
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Overdrive all the way...4L80E
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I would either use the 4L80E or the 700R4. When the 4L80E is working it can't be beat. I've seen more than one hurt from an aftermarket controller failure. I'm not too keen on electronics these days. The 700 has a more favorable OD ratio I think. Either way it sets you up to run actual CUCV axles and still cruis at 70+.
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Go with the over drive, reasons why I picked the Burb with the 700R4 over the one that had a TH400.
Glad to see you found your engine as well and looking forward to seeing your build.
Glad to see you found your engine as well and looking forward to seeing your build.
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any updates?
Always some issue.
The latest parts truck ended up having a replacement 6.5L NA installed a couple of years ago. And the transmission was rebuilt at the same time.
However the 6.5L block has a broken starter ear. One of the down sides of not using the starter support bracket. You will also notice the inside stater bolt is also broken.
The engine and transmission have been pulled along with all the wiring and other needed items. The rest went to the scrapper.
I need to take the block to a buddies machine shop and have him rebuild the ear.
The latest parts truck ended up having a replacement 6.5L NA installed a couple of years ago. And the transmission was rebuilt at the same time.
However the 6.5L block has a broken starter ear. One of the down sides of not using the starter support bracket. You will also notice the inside stater bolt is also broken.
The engine and transmission have been pulled along with all the wiring and other needed items. The rest went to the scrapper.
I need to take the block to a buddies machine shop and have him rebuild the ear.
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