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| [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83168] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 11:38  |
Gary Berry
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Hey All;
The 455 in the Stretch is giving up the ghost. During my 4-month
drive-about, I was getting about 250mi/quart of oil (used 2 full
cases). During this current trip it's gone down to 200mi/quart and I'm
getting tons of blow-by when I pull the tube that goes from the valve
cover to the air cleaner. Always said that when the time came, I would
replace the 455 with the Chevy TD 6.5L engine. So this fall I'll be
tearing into it (or buying a SOB with a diesel in it). I think there
is a document floating around (written up by Hubler?) that details
this swap. I think I had asked GeneF if he had it, and I think he did
(I even think he sent it to me) but now I can't find it. Has anyone
seen this or done this or have any hints on this conversion? Thanks.
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch currently in Ca.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83219 is a reply to message #83168] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 15:42  |
Steven Ferguson
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Hey Gary,
Got a nice HO 502 all machined up and the rotating assy is installed,
hand fitted rings. No camshaft, compression ratio 8.5:1
I'm not going to use it so I've got it on Craig's list. The shop you
and I visited in Tucson did the machine work.
On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey All;
>
> The 455 in the Stretch is giving up the ghost. During my 4-month
> drive-about, I was getting about 250mi/quart of oil (used 2 full
> cases). During this current trip it's gone down to 200mi/quart and I'm
> getting tons of blow-by when I pull the tube that goes from the valve
> cover to the air cleaner. Always said that when the time came, I would
> replace the 455 with the Chevy TD 6.5L engine. So this fall I'll be
> tearing into it (or buying a SOB with a diesel in it). I think there
> is a document floating around (written up by Hubler?) that details
> this swap. I think I had asked GeneF if he had it, and I think he did
> (I even think he sent it to me) but now I can't find it. Has anyone
> seen this or done this or have any hints on this conversion? Thanks.
>
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch currently in Ca.
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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83242 is a reply to message #83229] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 17:58 |
Steven Ferguson
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I'd like to get rid of all of them Gary.
The camshaft is not part of the rotating assy as far as balancing is
concerned. Rods, pistons, rings, bearings, balancer and flywheel are
what gets balanced.
I didn't know Kerry was having any problems with his new motor. His
old one made it 187,000 miles before detonation ruined it.
On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Steve;
>
> I didn't think you would ever get rid of any of your engine! Seems
> like it would be like getting rid of one of your puppys. I really like
> that row of engines you have. How can the rotating assembly be
> installed if the camshaft isn't (it rotates doesn't it?)? I wouldn't
> mind a 502, but KerryT sure seems to have a bunch of problems with
> his. Is there a secret to keeping them running? Wouldn't it be just as
> easy to put a diesel in as the 502? I don't think the transmission
> needs to be gouged out on the diesel. I don't know, what's the CL
> link??
>
> On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hey Gary,
>> Got a nice HO 502 all machined up and the rotating assy is installed,
>> hand fitted rings. No camshaft, compression ratio 8.5:1
>> I'm not going to use it so I've got it on Craig's list. The shop you
>> and I visited in Tucson did the machine work.
>>
>
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch currently in Ca.
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83254 is a reply to message #83242] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 19:22 |
Gary Berry
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Hey Steve;
Oh. Still no CL listing link, come on, give it to me. It seems that
he had been down more than once in that 187K miles with head problems
(and trans problems). Too much power?? I don't know...still, could be
interesting...
On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'd like to get rid of all of them Gary.
> The camshaft is not part of the rotating assy as far as balancing is
> concerned. Rods, pistons, rings, bearings, balancer and flywheel are
> what gets balanced.
> I didn't know Kerry was having any problems with his new motor. His
> old one made it 187,000 miles before detonation ruined it.
>
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73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83307 is a reply to message #83254] |
Thu, 06 May 2010 04:03 |
Steven Ferguson
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Gary,
pardon my dumpidity, but what's a CL listing link?
I think the real problem is too many fingers got into that engine.
Kerry is not a mechanic and with the remote two lane traveling he and
Leanne prefer, you just have to trust local yokels when you think
something's wrong. All of his problems were detonation caused. A bad
injector might have been the culprit but the constant lugging had
something to do with it.
On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Steve;
>
> Oh. Still no CL listing link, come on, give it to me. It seems that
> he had been down more than once in that 187K miles with head problems
> (and trans problems). Too much power?? I don't know...still, could be
> interesting...
>
> On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'd like to get rid of all of them Gary.
>> The camshaft is not part of the rotating assy as far as balancing is
>> concerned. Rods, pistons, rings, bearings, balancer and flywheel are
>> what gets balanced.
>> I didn't know Kerry was having any problems with his new motor. His
>> old one made it 187,000 miles before detonation ruined it.
>>
>
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> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC and a 6.5L Diesel... [message #83331 is a reply to message #83308] |
Thu, 06 May 2010 10:43 |
Steven Ferguson
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Wow. What a lucky critter. Lotsa energy in those Terriers.
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Steve;
>
> I like that word dumpidity, but you're none of that! I was just
> trying to get the CraigsList listing link from ya. I finally found it
> in the Sierra Vista section of CraigsList yesterday, but today it's
> gone. Did you sell it already?? Did KerryT ever tell you how
> PoohBear's mother rode on top of his engine from my house down to the
> dumpstation about 5 miles away? There was something up in the engine
> that she wanted so she jumped up there. We didn't know she was missing
> until Kerry called us. He said something was squeaking so he opened
> the hatch and Jiggy was there. No injuries. Stupid (but lucky) dog.
>
> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 2:03 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Gary,
>> pardon my dumpidity, but what's a CL listing link?
>> I think the real problem is too many fingers got into that engine.
>> Kerry is not a mechanic and with the remote two lane traveling he and
>> Leanne prefer, you just have to trust local yokels when you think
>> something's wrong. All of his problems were detonation caused. A bad
>> injector might have been the culprit but the constant lugging had
>> something to do with it.
>>
>
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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