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Do the trans and transfer case share oil?

thanks for that. I know the 6.2/6.5's have crack issues but it sounds like you run the piss out of yours and it's holding together.

6.2 turbo, I think I read earlier in this thread that you haven't done much to the bottom end except a girdle. Is this correct? Did you do the girdle? Did you align hone it with the girdle?

The studs came with the DSG girdle, don't have a # for just the studs. I had read some about the align hone and it seems people go both ways. Do people who use ARP main studs without a girdle align hone? This is an after market block and I already have main bearings for it but if it is a...

It's a DSG from Kennedy. It came with ARP studs.

Original Detroit diesel green! I'd like to say I was creative butttt, someones avatar inspired me.

Install gauges. Clean and paint parts. What else will be new?

So what do you do while you're waiting on the machine shop? Feed The Beast DIY fan clutch. Install gauges. Put together cooling upgrades.

Won't 5 to 51/2 cause piston slap? I'm curious because my block will be bored as soon as my pistons arrive 18:1.

Piston to bore should be .0035-.0049 for 1-6 and .0040-.0054 for 7 & 8. That being said, I contacted peninsular about their 18 : 1 pistons and they said .0032-.0033 for 1-6 and .0037-.0038 for 7&8. That seems pretty close from what I've read but maybe that is good for 18:1.Does anyone Know...

where can I get a new screen? I don't think I have one in my '94 either. Dealer?

I thought I read about a plastic screen in the fuel manager.I have mine out and don't see a screen. Should there be one?

Thanks ,I didn't notice the slit in the o ring :smile5:

My 6.5 rebuild includes a duel therm upgrade. My question is do the rubber o rings go below or on top of the thermostats? Also do I use RTV for a gasket? Thanks

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Just wondering because I'm doing a build with a Clearwater (china) block and heads. I mentioned this on another forum and got blasted! Glad yo hear I'm not the only one going this way.

I had to heat my old pump to remove the pickup to install on the new pump. Does the pickup just push into the new pump? What's the best way to do this?

I'm about to assemble a new 6.5 engine and the torque wrench I have is the pointer type. Are the type you set and they click more accurate?

What block can you get for $1200?

I understand that the id of the bushing is small so the rod length can be adjusted but the shop says the rod it's self has to be bored for the bushing to be pressed in. Is this typical?