Not a tri-axle but a tandem enclosed 24 ft car hauler. Also have a dump trlr that has hauled 12k and a 24 ft gooseneck that has hauled 16k. So yea, it's gonna work a little.
Looks like ak diesel driver called it. Die-checked both 6.2 heads and found a crack between valve seats on #8 cyl. Guess I'll be using the 6.5's. Not sure what year they are, 96 I think.
going in a 3/4 tn pick-up
I know the 6.2 heads I have are 82's. Ran into the clearance issue on another engine. Had to fabricate a 1/4" spacer for the rt manifold for clearance. Will check pre chamber dia.
I am building a 6.5 turbo and have available a set of 6.2 and 6.5 heads. Since the 6.2's have larger intake valves, logic would say the 6.2's would be the better choice. Any thoughts?
Haven't made an accurate check of mileage running empty, plus I set the fuel up when I installed the turbo, gear vendor gave me about a 500 rpm drop at 65 mph. I think it's getting close to 20 mpg empty.
Just signed up. I'm a semi-retired caterpillar mech. of over 40 years. I say semi because I still do some engine rebuilds for my former employer, not because I have to, because I want to. I have a 1980 GMC 4x4. I bought it new with a 350 gasser. Diesels weren't available in 4x4's yet then. In...