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Got a detroit locker unit from an 85 1008 laying here. how about $75 +freight located in Pa. transman@frontiernet.net or PM me.

I just take it for granted that everything I bid onis going to need a driveshaft replaced. Par for the course.

I'ddouble check that alternator before jumping at a replacement. theynormally need the cluster indicator lights to energize. You can take a jumper wire from the pos battery post(12 volt) and momentarily touch the brown wire in the alt connector to energize the system to check voltage.

I just had to lay one of my 1008s to rest because the IP drive shaft seal crapped .but that being said I've sometimes drove off on a completely cold motor, sometimes it's idled for hours in cold weather wile I've b een enjoying some adult beverages at the local bar. It has consumed all sorts of...

Papaydsailor, thanks for the eyeopener. I happen to be sitting on 14 H1 242s that Iwould be happy to modify for 2hi operation for FAR less than predator. these are new units with the 4 bolt extension housing. Gotta luv GL for bargains like this. (I'd gladly give it up for less...

At colder temps the glowplugs may cycle on and off several times after the engine starts. this is normal in both civy and cucv trucks. but at 45 it may indicate a temp sensor or card problem.

When You start adding significant amounts of extra power to a 6.2 it would wise to look into lower end and cooling upgrades these "old school " motors can make respectable power.

Chevy never used a D60 with ball joints.They had already gone to IFS before dodge & ford began useing ball joints rather than the kingpin/bearing setup. a stabilizer may help but the cause is usually a combo of worn tierods and/or tire balance. most noticable when running larger rubber.2cents

The right side manifold will be extremely close to the frame rail and may require light grinding toavoid contact.Also 6.5 injectorsshould be installed as they are shorter than 6.2s which will contact the rt. manifold. A custom crossover pipe from left to right exhaust manifolds will have to be...

Used as intended by the designers, a "gov lok"can live a long time. The key is to avoid rapid acceleration with only one wheel on firm traction.The "gov" part of thediff needs a rotation or two to do its thing. The first sign of real trouble is when the wheels won't unlock in a turn on pavement...

If the truck sat for awhile with the park brake set it is not unusual to have a little surface etching where the shoes made contact with the drums. this is usually only 'surface deep' and will disappear with the first few brake applications.

A diesel ranger might be worthy of a pic. They've been history up here in the rust belt for a long time.:beer:

Where is your sense of adventure? 2@55 is all the AC you need ! (two windows down at 55 mph and a large bottle of refreshment of your choice.)

Veggie oil is a great cleaner/degreaser. (ever look at your grimey fingers after eating an order of fries?) point is expect a couple of filter changes after your first batch.

A6.2 flexplate is the same between the two trans. glad to hear that was your problem as its cheaper than the injector problem that I suspected.

ten bucks and Ups I'll send as many as you think you may need .Got literaly a pile of "ten bolt"gm used yokes. transman@frontiernet.net

An injector with low "cracking presure"will create a low rpm knock that goes away with higher rpms and fuel demand. At idle loosen each fuel line one at a time . if the knock goes away you have found the culprit.

IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT !!!2cents

there is an ole boy here in Pa, that just tore apart a 2&1/2 just to use the motor in an old tractor. I was /am going to list some of the other components in the ad section but if Ican help you guys out with gauges alt etc. let me know. transman@frontiernet.net.

Are you sure your guy is buying 24 volt starters and not the more common12Vcivy units ?