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Looking at the instructions, I then cleaned the old flanges up with the wire wheel and brake cleaner. Then added some Optimum Black on the threads. I installed the flanges and the steel braided oil line. Going back to the timing cover, I removed the timing cover crank seal. There was a small...

Next I wanted to tackle that dreadful oil plug above where the oil cooler lines go. I tried everything! I torched it, PB blasted it, WD-40ed it, tapped it with the hammer, broke a few 1/4 adapters, let it soak with Wd and pb over a week... Still could not get it off... So I said screw it! I...

Today being my Sunday, I went to work. Lol! But for good reason! The timing plate cover needed to be cleaned and the timing plate bolts needed refurbished! They were bad! So for the timing plate, I did the usual clean. Scraped the gasket off with the razor blade, used the roloc disk and then...

Taking note of the bent oil pan so I will use extra rtv in that area. I could bend it back but the vibrations might unseat some areas of oil pan and cause more leaks. Making sure the crank key is not damaged. Checking the fluidamper adapter. Checking the gear drive to make sure the gears are...

It’s getting cold out and I am too lazy to clean the wood stove chimney in the shop so I fired up the old kerosine heater. To clean up the old gasket material from the timing plate block side, I used my razor blade and scraped all big pieces of the old gasket off without scratching the...

Thank you for chiming in! Interesting read! Personally I have never seen overheating in #7 and #8 cylinders on a properly working 6.2 early model after opening them up. The only time I see overheating on a 6.2 early model is from failed components, such as injectors, lifters, too much timing...

Now I would like to talk about Beer! My personal preference is a nicely fresh brewed Scottish Ale from the Bar 3 Brewery here in good old Belgrade Montana! What do you like to drink? But since I bought this cheap stuff for a family bbq months ago, I guess I better drink it! LOL! It will save...

I love it when I call up all these different venders and they all talk crap about each other and their products. I personally have no preference whom I deal with. I only care about cost and performance and if the product will suit my needs. I am just sayin... I don’t mind blowing a little...

Omg! When I read back to myself what I wrote, it sounds like I’m doing a commercial! Lol!

In an earlier post I had mentioned that I would show you all the gaskets that had the Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket on them. I had also mentioned that I assumed it would clog all the holes on the gaskets before I inspected them. I was wrong! The copper spray worked like a charm! No holes on...

According to the diesel page books, it is a myth. However in the book it is talking about a 6.5L. We are talking about an early 6.2L diesel that was not designed for a turbo. I have considered all options in upgrades with no concern of expense. Granted it’s taken many years to be able to...

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So, today I am taking a few steps back. I decided to remove the injection pump and timing plate because when I removed the water pump plate, there is a chance that I disturbed the timing plate gasket which would cause a coolant leak. I am glad I removed the timing plate because I can see that...

The restrictive limitations on any crossover is the thermostat. No matter how small or big your pipe is, the point of restriction is the thermostats opening size. 1996 Dual crossover thermostat is about 1 2/32” wide x2 thermostats= 2 4/32” 1995 Single crossover thermostat opening is =1...

Because I have all the parts and thermostats, I will settle this “Which cross over is better” dispute once and for all when I get off of work. I would like to know myself. I imagine it is as simple as simple math. Stay tuned!

I had found this years ago and kept it in my records. Hope this helps. 6.2 torque specs ALL in ft lbs unless otherwise mentioned. Bellhousing - 30 Cam Gear - 75 Cam Thrush Plate - 17 Connecting Rod nuts - 48 Crankshaft Pulley - 30 Cylinder Head (3 steps) 20 / 50 / +90 degrees Engine Mount to...

I really want the dual thermostat coolant cross over. I did a mock up and it’s hitting the the throttle cable plate. I am going to tackle this problem and will post lots of pictures for you all since it is not a common upgrade for the 6.2.

Then installed the three nuts mounting the ip to the timing plate and made sure the 2 timing marks are perfect. Next up, I cleaned up the rear coolant plate covers with a razor blade, wire wheel and brake cleaner. Then refurbished the bolts and reinstalled the plates with the bolts in their...

I finished doing the throttle shaft O-Rings and put the injection pump back together. Cleaned up the injection pump mounting locations with brake cleaner and a paper towel. Got the new injection pump gasket on. I installed the ip and refurbished the 3 gear bolts, added blue lock tight and...

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