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The 160s absolutely did not get to the IIRC 175 deg point to allow timing set. Maybe after a hard run but as soon as you stopped the temp dropped like a rock.

You still have the same hardware with the same thermal issues. You are still going to get max mpg with 195s all things tuned right. There has been speculation with some evidence to support it that cold thermostats may contribute to head cracking. Its was discussed on here or maybe it was that...

I swapped an engine about a year ago for a friend. I could not get the ECU to do a timing set. It refused. Till I realized some nucklehead had put 160 deg stats in it (dual). Dropped in two 195s' and Bobs your uncle. Even with 180s the ECU thinks the engine is never warming up and does not get...

Someone that knows I am into the 6.5/6.2 stuff asks me where to source a reman 6.5. I draw a blank. Is this guy on ebay reputable? Experiences? http://www.ebay.com/itm/300833833839 Better vendors? I just found out there is a seller of all sorts of new diesel castings and other parts...

I think you stated the main point succinctly. The stroke, pressure and fuel need to be tuned together. Stanadyne has it set up right for the hp they make stock. They also have to consider service life and other things like EPA regs, mileage....

Oh. And the sticker is on the converter.

Generally speaking "low stall" means the converter is tighter, the blade angle is higher, resulting in a lower initial rpm when the vehicle is still and the engine is trying to move it. Low stall gets you better mileage (in these days of lockup converters this is less an issue) and less heat...

Its been awhile, life gets in the way. But here is an update. We are close to firing up for a test run and timing set. Then I hand them off to the errr... guys down near the lake for the install.

It just dawned on my feeble brain that this rig could be used for sucking also. Like pulling oil out of an engine or transmission through the dip stick. Instead of air pressure on the side port hook up a vacuum pump. An air to vacuum pump is a cheap way to go for a job like this...

Let me try this again NOT on the smart phone. There is one Gleaner in my neighborhood. I see it every year running corn and what I think is rape or millet or something that looks like it. Its a small older model, I will get the model name next time I see it. Fields this far inland against the...

There is one Gleaner in my neighborhood . I see it every year running corn and what I think is rape or something that look like it

Thanks! We do have a few combines around here, VA is still #7 or 8 in grain production in the US. The combines tend to be smaller though. I saw a cool set up once. A trailer that had a racks for a grain head on one side and a corn head on the other, it carried the combine over the tires. You...

I am guessing I am not the first that came up with this since many often work in parallel with the same problem. Here is a way to a cheap and effective pre oilier for new engines or those that have been sitting. One old style recycled propane tank and a few parts from the big box store is all...

Come on guy snag a deal on another early style GM truck and git er done :hihi: Their was an option for the 350 olds diesel in the 1/2 ton pickup till 81 before the 6.2. My neighbor has a 81 that is fairly well optioned he bought new. he has been letting sit for a few years now. The Olds diesel...

For the archives.;) Left to right. Large 1/2 NPT snap coupler, smaller 3/8 NPT snap coupler, for reference an older inverted flare 3/8" adapter as seen on 6.2's with in radiator oil coolers, there were two versions of this one too, different on the flair side. Three shots of the oil...