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Recent content by Will L.

  1. Will L.

    How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles

    Solder is the best. Jb weld is 2nd option. Things like pepper or raw eggs work but are a “get you home” solution.
  2. Will L.

    Good afternoon, Thanks for having me in this group. Have a shop in Eugene. Looking for a 12553327 harness or info on what it does

    Thats what I figured cuz the 6.2 came out in 82 and the 6.5 in 92. So it’s a typo, a custom build, or a time traveling truck thats way cooler than any dumb DeLorean! 😉 Welcome to the forum! Please do share info about your shop and 6.2/6.5 knowledge. It would be nice to know a...
  3. Will L.

    How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles

    When we ran the chrome ones- we used to take some 36-60 grit sand paper and rough the pulley area where the belt rides. Not a lot- just so it isn’t slick. Your glow plugs are still cycling to short unless when you started it the ect was 160 or higher.
  4. Will L.

    My 2005 Yukon XL

    Nothing quite like holding the mic next to a speaker on the “good part” of a song or reminding another driver to pay attention to the road. I would ever rile up my dogs with it everyday when I get home either 🤣. There’s just something about country music that sounds better on a pa when working...
  5. Will L.

    Aluma seal or bars leaks ? ? ? ?

    Yeah- Rod’s Radiator in SoCal is who we all recommend for rebuilding Hummer/hmmwv radiators. There is some other shops guys used around the country but prices are all similar. Factory is all copper and it has huge support brackets. Has to be built well because of the ridiculous angle the...
  6. Will L.

    My 2005 Yukon XL

    Ya know Mike, I see the cb/pa switch on the Cobra… but I never noticed your pa speaker under the hood. I’m worried you might be missing out.
  7. Will L.

    What did you do with your GMT400 today...or yesterday....

    Yes that’s the intake from Chris that since I want & can’t have it -I’m trying to impose it on others. Haha. Seriously though- cooling the air is same as adding boost but without all the negative side effects. More boost adds heat, adds to cylinder pressure, both colder air and boost add...
  8. Will L.

    What did you do with your GMT400 today...or yesterday....

    @Paveltolz Sorry my friend- the “while you’re in there” flags have popped up. Rather than fixing that old intake, I think you might need that SUPER COOL intake that Chris sells with the built in water to air intercooler. Ya know ya want it… (peer pressure, peer pressure!). Haha.
  9. Will L.

    Aluma seal or bars leaks ? ? ? ?

    Yeah… that is 100% a solder joint issue. They should swap it and cover a few bucks towards labor- that could go towards new coating. Yes, I have had success with it where the core ties into the tank- but it requires a mangle job on the fins around it because you have to get a lot of it on...
  10. Will L.

    How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles

    Ive been spending the money for AGM, the price gets offset by longer life & I justify by offroading and never worry about stupid angles or putting the rig under water. But AGM prices been going up disproportionately to wet acid. AC Delco batteries have never disappointed. They outlast any...
  11. Will L.

    Aluma seal or bars leaks ? ? ? ?

    Air pressure and dish soap… I don’t like the sounds of that. Filling full of water and using a regular pressure tester tool should generate any leak. Parts stores usually have them available on the free rental program. For the hose ends- sometimes you can get a hose that just connects the...
  12. Will L.

    Aluma seal or bars leaks ? ? ? ?

    JB Weld. The old slow cure stuff. Used it dozens of times and never a failure. Couple quick scrubs with a steel brush, rinse with a little water then let it dry. Mix up the JB 50/50 and put it on so that its about size of a quarter. Dab it in so a bit goes into the hole.
  13. Will L.

    How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles

    One night of leaving on the power beats up batteries yes, but lower than normal batteries should simply kick the alternator into work. And your alternator is NOT producing. Test with a good meter at the battery. This tests the alternator and the wiring. If it isn’t producing (which yours...
  14. Will L.

    What did you do with your GMT400 today...or yesterday....

    Crossover is easy enough to swap & test…
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