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Lefty
9/06/2003
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 Subject: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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my friend has this truck of his, and said that it was harder to start when it was warm than when it was cold, whatever. but when he brought it over the other night - it wouldnt start at all! it hasnt started since and i know nothing about diesel fuel systems. we bled water from the bottom of the forward fuel filter, and then tried to bleed air from the petcock on top, but no fuel was present after a lot of turning the engine, any ideas?
thanks, lefty
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Kim
9/12/2003
18:47:10 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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Remove the air filter,pour an ounce or two of clean diesel fuel into the intake.Sometimes a little prime will get 'er going after opening the drain valve or changing filters.
NEVER try this with STARTING FLUID!
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lefty
9/16/2003
19:37:48 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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thanks! it roared to life as though it was supposed to be running, or something.
thanks again, lefty
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Rick
9/24/2003
12:26:17 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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this may be totaly off the subject but i plan on buying a pick up up with a 6.2 witch is a chevy pick up off course and i was wondering if the 6.2 have alot of off problems or was it the 5.7 that was carp well if i could get some feedback on chevys 6.2 that would be awsome
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Phil
9/25/2003
19:52:21 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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I have a 82 suburban with the 6.2 liter in it and was wondering if there is any performance accesories for it? Also how should I go about changin out the ball joints?
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Leon
10/29/2003
20:52:10 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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Can you please tell me what the horsepower is for an 1984 CHevy Blazer 4x4 6.2 liter diesel. Thank you
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Ed Morgan
10/30/2003
03:28:19 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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I have a '85 CUCV M1028 with a 6.2 in it and I have never had any problems with it.
The Army used the CUCVs with 6.2s in them for 20 years with 19 year old kids driving them... that alone says alot.
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Travis
11/10/2003
22:22:00 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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i just bought an *85 half ton with the 6.2 liter in
it. i was told that its not a very good motor. is
this true. what problems does it have
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danny
12/02/2003
13:21:23 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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i have an 82 1/2 ton chevy pick up with the 6.2 and it dont want to start sometimes it acts like it aint getting fuel it has done this a rew times it done it to me yesterday and it was 3 or weeks before that it done it before was wandering if aneone has any ideas
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Taylor
12/05/2003
15:15:41 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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The 6.2 is not a purposs built diesel it's a stroked 350 with modified heads.
For an engine that is baically jimmy rigged it is a good motor. I give gm props for getting a 350 to hold together with 20:1 compression.
It is also a good way to enter into the diesel market due to their inexpensiveness.
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Taylor
12/05/2003
15:16:40 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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The 6.2 is not a purposs built diesel it's a stroked 350 with modified heads.
For an engine that is baically jimmy rigged it is a good motor. I give gm props for getting a 350 to hold together with 20:1 compression.
It is also a good way to enter into the diesel market due to their inexpensiveness.
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Willy
12/05/2003
23:21:28 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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I purchased my Suburban 6.2 from the orriginal owner. It has never been apart other than the injection pump I had rebuilt a year or so ago. It is getting real close to 500,000 miles and other than a little puff of smoke at start up, it runs like a champ. I LOVE my diesel. Keep the oil, fuel and fuel filter, air filter, and coolant clean and serviced and it will be good to you for a long time.
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willy
12/25/2003
16:17:26 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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Any reccomendation of who to buy a quality rebuilt injection pump from would be appreciated. Particularly in the Las Vegas or west coast area.
Thanks, Willy
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David
12/27/2003
08:44:24 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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I just talked to my diesel mechanic and he said that it is not a good thing to pour diesel fuel into the intake to prime them. I saw that Kim had made that suggestion. I just wanted to let you know what I heard,
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Richard
12/27/2003
10:52:30 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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fuel is a NON COMPRESSABLE LIQUID. You will crack your pistons or the worse, the block if you continue to perform this task.
The 6.2 was NEVER a gas motor. It was built as a diesel from the start. The 5.7 (350) diesel was the gas motor converted to a diesel.
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joe bergeron
1/02/2004
14:38:39 | RE: 82 chevy 6.2 liter diesel
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All I have to say is do not use starting fluids of any kind.It will swell up the glow plugs and then you will have a problem removing them later.Unless you like pulling off the cylinder heads.the other key thing about the 6.2 is clean fuel with no air in the system.I have a CUCV with about 350,000 miles on it and it is as strong as if it were brand new.
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Mac
2/08/2004 19:02:17
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I've got an '82 diesel also.
Today I took the air cleaner off to trace the fuel lines -- I was planning on running Lubro-Moly Diesel Purge. That's all I did.
Anyway, so I found the lift pump, traced the fuel lines, and put the air cleaner back on. Now it won't start! Arrrggggh! This engine has always started on the first crank! Now it's kinda shuddering when it turns over and I'm fearing the worst.
One clue: there's a small rubber hose coming out of the intake manifold. When I removed the air cleaner assembly, I didn't pay attention to where that's supposed to go.
So I'm wondering now where that hose is supposed to go. I think I found the right place, but it's shuddering bad when I try to start it.
TIA,
MAC
 
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Mac
2/08/2004 19:02:40
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I've got an '82 diesel also.
Today I took the air cleaner off to trace the fuel lines -- I was planning on running Lubro-Moly Diesel Purge. That's all I did.
Anyway, so I found the lift pump, traced the fuel lines, and put the air cleaner back on. Now it won't start! Arrrggggh! This engine has always started on the first crank! Now it's kinda shuddering when it turns over and I'm fearing the worst.
One clue: there's a small rubber hose coming out of the intake manifold. When I removed the air cleaner assembly, I didn't pay attention to where that's supposed to go.
So I'm wondering now where that hose is supposed to go. I think I found the right place, but it's shuddering bad when I try to start it.
TIA,
MAC
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Mac
2/08/2004 19:03:34
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I've got an '82 diesel also.
Today I took the air cleaner off to trace the fuel lines -- I was planning on running Lubro-Moly Diesel Purge. That's all I did.
Anyway, so I found the lift pump, traced the fuel lines, and put the air cleaner back on. Now it won't start! Arrrggggh! This engine has always started on the first crank! Now it's kinda shuddering when it turns over and I'm fearing the worst.
One clue: there's a small rubber hose coming out of the intake manifold. When I removed the air cleaner assembly, I didn't pay attention to where that's supposed to go.
So I'm wondering now where that hose is supposed to go. I think I found the right place, but it's shuddering bad when I try to start it.
TIA,
MAC
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Mark Kinsey
2/19/2004 11:57:37
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WHAT IS A SIMPLE WAY TO CHECK A INJECTION PUMP ON A 1984 6.2 DIESEL? BOTH SOLEINOIDS ARE WORKING ON THE INJECTOR , BUT I'M NOT GETTING FEUL TO THE INJECTORS.AND I HAVE FEUL AT MY FUEL FILTER GOING TO THE INJECTOR PUMP!
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DieselLuvr
2/22/2004 16:27:10
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Try openening the check valve.
There is a wire going into a temp sensor on the rear passenger side of the block. Pull that off and short the conductors on the wire with a small piece of wire.
Then if you crack an injector and spin then engine you should see some fuel start to weep.
To have a pump completely fail is rare, it ususally puts out some kind of fuel.
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Matt
2/29/2004 22:35:25
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I have a 1963 6.2 Liter diesel that needs a transfer case. I'm looking for a good used one but I can't find one. Let me know if anyone knows where one is.
Thanks
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John
3/09/2004 18:18:15
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I have a 85 chev 6.2 which runs so far pretty darn good. 160,00o miles. The only trouble I seem to have is that it makes a lob lob lob sound when it idles. andybody heard of that?
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John
3/09/2004 18:18:20
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I have a 85 chev 6.2 which runs so far pretty darn good. 160,00o miles. The only trouble I seem to have is that it makes a lob lob lob sound when it idles. andybody heard of that?
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Bobby Lover
3/16/2004 14:47:37
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I have an 84' 6.2 liter diesel and it is the best and worst truck I have ever had. Some days it would run great other days it won't. But the biggest problem I had with it was the trany. I had to put three tranys in it because the engine was way to powerful for the trany. So the moral of the story is that if your trany goes out put a bigger trany in.
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Mark Cress
3/21/2004 13:23:13
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is there a major undertaking in changing the water pump on a 6.2? Mine is leaking...
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Eric D.
3/24/2004 00:03:18
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I'm considering buying my first diesel. I've come across an '82 Suburban with a 6.2 diesel. The odometer reads 60,597, whether thats 160,597 or 260,597 I don't know. I took it for a drive this afternoon and it started right up and seemed to run really good. First off is $2000.00 to much? It will need some interior work and the tailgate fixed. Second, what should I look for to tell if it's a good engine. I don't know anything about diesels and I don't want to get burned. I think it would make a really good hunting vehicle. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Eric D.
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shorty
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4/23/2004 00:59:43
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my friend has 1982 6.2 liter diesel he is having problem with the wire dealing with the glow plug he would like to know could he get a digram on how to make sure every thing is right
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shorty
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4/23/2004 03:05:11
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I need a digam on the glowplug wire hornest to make sure that mine is hooked up right cause Iam having problem with it starting I feel it's not hooked op right please
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shorty
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4/23/2004 03:06:27
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I need a digam on the glowplug wire hornest to make sure that mine is hooked up right cause Iam having problem with it starting I feel it's not hooked op right please
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governer d
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4/23/2004 21:35:54
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in regard to Rick's message above, any early diesel from ford or chevy is, as he put it,"carp!"
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Greg
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5/06/2004 06:45:34
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If your not getting fuel, check the fuel soleniod. It energizes off the ignition switch. Found along side the injector pump. I opens the fuel line and allows fuel to flow when the switched is turned on.
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com
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5/08/2004 01:05:20
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The 6.2L diesel motor is not carp (a carp is a fish), but it is often misundertood. Comparing it to a later model Powerstroke or Cummins is the same as comparing apples and oranges - they are both round, but that is where the similarities end.
The 6.2L diesel motor has many times been mistaken for the (POS) 5.7L Oldsmobile gas-coversion of the late seventies and early eighties. The 6.2 is not a GM motor, it was manufactured for GM by Detroit Diesel and it is a diesel motor from concept to design. The same (now the 6.5) is still being used by AM General to this day in the H1.
These motors are solid and reliable (when maintained) to well over 300,000 miles. As with any motor during the course of its implementation, bugs are identified (injection pump for example) and corrected. One must remember that these problems are not at the sole or exclusive fault of GM. The Stanadyne DB2 injection pump has undergone several improvements during its use, and reliability has increased.
Some notable pluses about the 6.2L Detroit diesel:
It is the least expensive diesel to rebuild or replace.
It features the least expensive injector pump to rebuild or replace.
It is the least expensive diesel oil change.
They are known for excellent fuel economy.
It is the easiest to convert to SVO or Bio-diesel.
It produces the largest gains from aftermarket upgrades.
The biggest drawback was its lack of accelleration. Then as was the norm in 1984-1987, the TH700R4 transmission failed between 40,000-60,000 miles, thus leaving the owner completely dis-satisfied. Again, bugs were worked out, and 700R4 transmissions from 88-91 improved dramatically.
I have an '88 Suburban 1500 4x4 with the 6.2L. Without question, this is the most reliable, fuel efficient diesel truck I have ever had - 20+ MPG with the A/C on.
Funny thing is, it is always the guys in the Dodges and Fords at the red light asking if I want to sell it. No thanks I respond. The old diesel enthusiasts remember and recognize it for what it is - Reliable, and easy on the pocketbook. I know it is a sled, but then again, I am not in that much of a hurry anymore anyway.
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Kurt
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6/11/2004 06:38:09
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Ok, here is my dilema, I am researching wether to convert my 1985 Chevy Blazer 6.2 to burn alternative fuels such as biodiesel, SVO and WVO. I have learned alot about the fuels, processes and the equipment, but ran into a snag about the viability of my vehicle for this project. Below you will find a couple short excerpt taken from different sources which have widely differing opinions on whether my vehicle is a good candidate for this transformation. Please read......
PRO OPINION:
These motors are solid and reliable (when maintained) to well over 300,000 miles. As with any motor during the course of its implementation, bugs are identified (injection pump for example) and corrected. One must remember that these problems are not at the sole or exclusive fault of GM. The Stanadyne DB2 injection pump has undergone several improvements during its use, and reliability has increased.
Some notable pluses about the 6.2L Detroit diesel:
It is the least expensive diesel to rebuild or replace.
It features the least expensive injector pump to rebuild or replace.
It is the least expensive diesel oil change.
They are known for excellent fuel economy.
It is the easiest to convert to SVO or Bio-diesel.
It produces the largest gains from aftermarket upgrades
CON OPINION:
2We do not suggest the conversion of engines equipped with distributor-type injection pumps manufactured by DELPHI, LUCAS, CAV, Stanadyne and Roto-Diesel.
Best I can tell the pump in my vehicle is a "distributor type" Stanadyne pump. If I am wrong on that point, someone please correct me! Thanks for any info or especially experiences if anyone is already burning these fuels using a motor and pump similar to mine, thanks again!!!
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85 bigt
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6/14/2004 23:49:17
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This is a good message post. first off ive got a 1/2 ton 4x4 82 silverado with the 6.2 . runs great . i need some good sites to find upgrades for the motor. everyone already knows about the banks sidewinder so if theres any others give me a tip. any of you posting messages about fuel problems like primeing or not having acceleration try adding a electric fuel pump back on the frame someplace 3-7 psi this will force feed fuel to the block pump give alittle more power. i dont have a turbo on it yet but adding a set off free flowing duals adds fuel mileage and power hope this helps some alittle
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Ben
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6/29/2004 17:52:46
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Im turning 15 and looking for a strong truck. I fell in love with the beauty of the '91 suburban body, from being raised with one of course. Now im looking for one, hopefully the 6.2 liter diesel, because not only for the torque it provides but for its theraputic sound.
But im not all that familiar with diesel and was wondering how the normal maintnace was for the engine. And do you recomend this engine for a kid whos just begining to be aquanted to diesel?
yea yea its great.
Well my question is, does any one kno where i can buy one in the Houston Texas area?
This questions stupid, but can you use Flowmasters with a diesel, and if so, do they make a conversion kit for the 6.2 Detroit Deisel?
Thanks for your time.
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Craig
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7/14/2004 13:18:48
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'84 Suburban 3/4 ton diesel 4x4.
Looking to put a 4 to 6 inch lift kit.
Any brand recommendations.
Thanks
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shane
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7/18/2004 19:21:39
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Diesel fuel does not compress as it is a hydraulic liquid fuel. The use of diesel fuel in the internal combustion engine is only efficient when the fuel is atomized by a fuel injection pump and nozzles or fuel injectors. I dont see how pouring raw fuel down the intake manifold is going to help start the engine. If anything it may create a hydraulic lock and then bend rods or crack heads. If the the engine will not start because fuel system has picked up air, and the transfer pump is working properly, crack the high pressure fuel lines at each cylinder and crank the engine. When the air is purged the cylinders will start firing. Snug the fittings down when the engine starts to pick up. The 6.2 is a great engine for what it was designed to do. They get great fuel economy and they are very reliable. They are not a dragster or tractor puller, but they are extremely dependable.
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anthony
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8/15/2004 15:51:36
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I am looking for a cheap rebuilt or a rebuildable long block hopefully on the west coast.
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rolf
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8/30/2004 11:01:18
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Help! Glow plugs are not coming out easy.I am afraid of breaking them inside .Any other way to modify glow plug system?
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Tim
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9/16/2004 17:00:56
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I have a 1984 K-5 Blazer with a 6.2. It cranks fine cold or hot it is hard to start when it is warm, sometimes it will not start until it cools off and the glowplugs come on. It only has 105,000 miles. Help I really like this Blazer.
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hoemmes
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9/18/2004 20:32:41
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Hi Everyone !
I am looking to convert an AM General HMMWV with a 6.2l engine to run on vegetable oil.
Does anyone have experience with this?
Please write me an e-mail if you could help me in any way!
Thank you!
hoemmes
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Tiffany
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10/04/2004 16:02:01
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My diesel needs manifolds and a lot of other problems and i need to know how to fix them all. My feul injectors are leaking, my manifolds have giant holes, and it doesnt start the 1st time of the day without starting fluid. what am i supposed to do to fix all this? about how much will it all cost?
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mike
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10/07/2004 14:15:37
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never put starting fluid in a hat diesel engine i know.i need a good motor for my 82 diesel scottsdale 4x4 truck right now it has a bad crakshaft in it and i just bought it and the people have already started to tear it down and all the oil pan and stuff is in the bed.can you help me any on this. i also need a print out of all of the motor and all the stuff. a manual would also be good. or if anybody has any parts for one on the east coast it would be greatly thanked
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Tanner
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10/26/2004 21:24:27
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I have a 1984 Chevy with a 6.2 liter diesel that i am restoring and putting a suspension lift on. The lift is mainly for looks, but i do plan on using it for some off road purposes. Are there any after market products that are available to boost the power output of the old diesel without losing the fuel economy or putting the engine on the fast track to the junk yard? Any suggestions would be of great help and much appreciated.
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Evan
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11/01/2004 14:09:14
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I am looking on buying a 1985 chevy 6.2l diesel 4x4 scotsdale truck what would be a good price to pay for one.
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Daniel
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11/13/2004 13:43:04
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Hey guys,
I have a 1982 four door, 4x4, long bed dually chevy diesel with a completely overhauled 6.2 diesel engine. New piston rings, seals, the whole "9". The problem I am having, after firing it up the truck it's not burning the fuel complete and you can smell raw diesel coming out of the exhaust. It also generates too much smoke even after the truck's all warmed up. Any ideas on what it could be? Does the fuel injector pump have an adjustment to reduce fuel flow or is the fuel injector pump bad or could it be something else?
Regards,
Daniel
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Daniel
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11/13/2004 13:47:45
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Hey guys,
I have a 1982 four door, 4x4, long bed dually chevy diesel with a completely overhauled 6.2 diesel engine. New piston rings, seals, the whole "9". The problem I am having, after firing it up the truck it's not burning the fuel complete and you can smell raw diesel coming out of the exhaust. It also generates too much smoke even after the truck's all warmed up. Any ideas on what it could be? Does the fuel injector pump have an adjustment to reduce fuel flow or is the fuel injector pump bad or could it be something else?
Regards,
Daniel
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burbman
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11/15/2004 19:51:28
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I bought a 88 4x4 suburban sierra classic on ebay 3yr ago for 3 Gs still running strong 205000mi I wouldnt pay more than 1500 for the truck. You dont say what shape or what new parts. A rebuilt fuel pump labor + mtrl could be 1500
this is a big plus if already done hope this helps
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Evan Gross
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12/01/2004 14:09:07
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i have an 82 chevy scottsdale 1/2 ton 2wd auto matic 6.2 diesel and i am looking for a 3/4 ton
4wd 4 speed if any body has one please give me a call at 1-859-988-6908 my name is Evan i would be
willing to trade with some boot or just pay cash
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Evan Gross
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12/01/2004 14:15:22
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i have an 82 chevy scottsdale 1/2 ton 2wd auto matic 6.2 diesel and i am looking for a 3/4 ton
4wd 4 speed if any body has one please give me a call at 1-859-988-6908 my name is Evan i would be
willing to trade with some boot or just pay cash
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