GM made the 6.2 and later 6.5 diesel engines, which were even available in
the Blazers. I've heard that the 6.2 and 6.5 were a little weak on the
bottom end-bearings, crankshaft, etc. But then I've talked to owners who say
proper maintenance and close monitoring of the engine vitals, especially
temperature, will allow the engine to live long. Bob K in PHX, AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Kettunen" <bekett@uslink.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 5:24 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Off-topic : opinions on early Chevy 350 diesel
motors from 70s-80's
> That was in the late 70's early 80's. Olds offered the same modified
> 350 gas converted engines in their larger cars. They were nothing
> but trouble. Olds replaced many under warranty, others at owner's
> cost.
>
> Chevy later came out with a 6.2l diesel for the pickups and suburbans.
> If you are bound and determined to put a diesel in your light truck,
> this or the current Chevy Duramax (Isuzu) diesel would probably
> be the one to use. Isuzu also makes smaller diesels for the line
> of medium duty trucks marketed by GM.
>
> I would also take a look at what is in most school buses and ambulances
> now days. Most of these are diesel now.
>
> The real diesels (like the GM 4-71) are extremely heavy and probably
> not suitable for a 1/2 ton truck without extensive front end
modifications.
> BTW, what was once GM Diesel is now owned by Daimler Chrysler of
> all people and the two cycle series diesels are no longer current,
> though they are supported with parts.
>
> Bruce K
> Mt. Iron, MN
>
> GM's third truck division, Euclid, used to make a mining truck with
> two 6-71's, Allison transmissions, and drivelines mounted side by
> side.
>
>
> At Sunday, 26 January 2003, you wrote:
>
> >Hey Guys/Jerry,
> >
> >I'll Post Info Tonight About The Diesel Engines. I'm Busy Right
> Now, But
> >Later You Will Want To Pull A Chair Up :) I Heavily Researched Alot
> About
> >*all* Diesel Engines, No Matter Who Made Them. If It Can Be Stuck
> Into A
> >Car/Truck, I Researched It. How Many Of You Know That In The Late
> 80's, -
> >Early 90's, Oldsmobile Put A Diesel Into A Car? More Info Later :)
> >
> >Later,
> >
> >Dane
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
>
>
>
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