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  1. 84 M1008

    Detroit 4-53T engine swap.

    I scored this 4-53T marine engine for my Detroit swap. 210 hp with N70 injectors.
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    Priming engine oil on a Detroit.

    Gentlemen, I need to prime the oiling system on my Detroit 4-53, is there an alternative to using a $230.00 OTC 6492 oil priming pump? It would be a one time thing and seems pretty expensive to me. I saw a video of a guy using an Ortho pesticide sprayer to prime an engine. Lol! Any alternative...
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    GOV rebuilt 4-53 Detroit?

    Gentlemen, found this engine but the owner wasn't sure what it is. It's definitely a 4-53 Detroit. Question is, what is it worth if it is a new or GOV rebuild? Apparently it was found in a warehouse clean out. I know the Detroit diesel isn't a very popular topic here but I figured someone would...
  4. 84 M1008

    6.2 porous block?

    I was starting to prep an engine I bought last year to swap into my 84 K30 and found what looks like JB weld smeared on the block right under a freeze out plug. Are these engines known for porous block castings? I don't see any cracks but that doesn't really mean anything.
  5. 84 M1008

    K30 CUCV ring and pinion swap.

    Gentlemen, please excuse my ignorance, but I would like to know if I can put a 3.73 ring and pinion in this thing. I put a dually front axle in it last summer and it has a 3.73 gear set in it which is exactly what I wanted to lower the rpms for highway driving. Question is, will this carrier...
  6. 84 M1008

    Lower A pillar replacement section

    Evening gentlemen, I'm looking for an lower A pillar section for my 84 K30. I can't seem to find anything.
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    New truck

    Just scored this 98 GMT400 C1500 in mint condition. 350 Vortec, auto ,all power options and leather.
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    Steering box question

    Gentlemen, I planned on replacing the steering box on my truck but it has crossover steering. I want to go back to the original stock steering but I have a new 2 wheel drive box. Can I use this box with the difference Pittman arm?
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    2wd box for crossover steering.

    Gentlemen, I am trying to find a 2wd steering box for my 84K30 with crossover steering. I search for an 84 2wd C30 steering box and come up with nothing. Does anyone have the part number to the box I need? HELP!
  10. 84 M1008

    Disc brake and

    I finally got to do the rear disc brake conversion on my 84 K30.
  11. 84 M1008

    6.2 oil pan.

    I'm looking to replace a beat up oil pan on my replacement engine. Does anyone have a part number for it? Ebay lists a pan that fits a 1984 Chevy K30, 6.2 diesel but it also fits numerous gas engines so the pan is not the correct one.
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    Pallet testing a 6.2 diesel.

    Gentlemen, I have a 6.2 I want to test run. I need to know if I can block off the oil cooler ports to run it. I get conflicting answers to this question ranging from one guy saying he ran his engine that way for two years, to it will be starved of oil and blow up by another. I could run a...
  13. 84 M1008

    WTB 700R4 TV cable bracket.

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a 700R4 throttle valve cable bracket for a 6.2 diesel.
  14. 84 M1008

    Wilwood brake and clutch assembly

    Good evening gentlemen, has anyone retrofitted a Wilwood brake and clutch assembly to their trucks as a standard transmission conversion? I'm planning on an NV4500 conversion for my K30.
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    Pittman arm position.

    Gentlemen, can the pitman arm be removed and reinstalled 90° from it's stock position, or is it spline specific to it's position on the shaft. I have a complete front axle to be installed but it apparently takes the short drag link to the left knuckle instead of the long one to the right side...
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    Disc brake dilemma.

    Gentlemen, I'm doing a rear disc brake conversion on my 84 K30 along with a dually conversion. There is a dually rim clearance issue with the rear calipers. I don't have the rims yet as I don't know what the inside diameter of a 16 inch dually rim is. I searched but that dimension is not...
  17. 84 M1008

    Kodiak tilt nose on a squarebody.

    I've seen some pretty nice medium duty trucks with pickup bodies on them, so i was thinking of how to put an early 80s Kodiak nose on a 80s squarebody. Any thoughts?
  18. 84 M1008

    NV4500 question.

    Good evening gentleman. I'm embarking on a a Deeetroit diesel 4-53T engine swap in my M1008/ K30. Question is will the NP208 directly bolt up to the NV4500? I'd rather not have to buy a $1500.00 205 if I don't have to.
  19. 84 M1008

    Dana 60 front axle

    I saw this Dana 60 front axle on Facebook marketplace for $400.00 and had to jump on it. It's a 3.73 ratio and it's tight. Newer rotors and calipers.
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    Borgeson steering shaft.

    I installed a Borgeson steering shaft today. What a difference in stability over what it was before. The old one was loose and scary. Apparently, one of the knucklehead privious owner's decided to cut the shaft to either install it or center the steering wheel.
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    Gear Vendors

    Hey guys, anyone running a Gear Vendors behind the TH400/NP208? I've seen some used incomplete units on eBay without electronics. Question is, can I engage the shifting solenoid with a simple switch? I did this to lock up my 700R4 in my old M1031-K30, and it worked fine.
  22. 84 M1008

    Dana 60 front axle toasted.

    I was doing some PM on my newly acquired truck and discovered that the front axle is pretty much done. The pinion is flopping around and the universals joints on both knuckles are shot. So should I rebuild it or roll a complete surplus axle under the truck? The labor alone to rebuild it will...
  23. 84 M1008

    Overdrive choice.

    700R4, or a Gear Vendors behind the TH400? I'm really leaning towards the Gear Vendors. I've heard the 700R4 doesn't hold up with the 6.2.
  24. 84 M1008

    Wipers won't turn off automatically

    Ok, I know this has been a problem with GM cars and trucks, but this is the first time I've ever had this happen. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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    My other knuckbusting hobby.

    My 1988 Danish military 461-240GD . I swapped out the gutless 4 cylinder 240 diesel and installed a 3L 300 SD turbocharged 5 cylinder diesel and a 5 speed.

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