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    New 6.5

    Hi all still waiting for my new optimizer from Leroy’s. He said the regular shipping company quit shipping. I’m going to put a new IP on the new motor. Is there anything I need to pay attention to when removing the old pump from the old motor. Should I mark the position of the old pump and...
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    New 6.5

    I’ve read your past post. Did you ever decide on a new motor? Will explore more on getting motor balanced. I do plan on a fluid dampener.
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    New 6.5

    Thanks Glad that is what I am looking for. Look like a clean installation bravo! 👍. Got the motor and trans out all by myself 2days worth of work. Still have to get it on the stand and send the trans. out for a refresh. Are there any up grades worth doing while I have it at the shop?💁...
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    New 6.5

    Thanks guys, he got back to me and he said he sells them through Quadstar. went to there site and they were sold out.
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    New 6.5

    Thanks guys for the input. I was kind of concerned about bolt hole castings not holding where the intake bolts to. Anybody have a pic of the harness glagulator has?
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    New 6.5

    Hi all finally decided to order a GEP long block from Leroy,s I’ve pull many gasoline engines. Any thing special I should know pulling the 6.5,s?. I pulled the rad. and support to make it easier for me because I will be pulling it alone. I’d like to pull the trans. with the motor . I have the 4...
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    Head gasket

    Wow,Thanks guys for all the input, Yes Will I agree about not putting P400,s on a tired engine. Doing the head repairs is above my pay grade. And you still have a worn out motor. I agree on putting in a new motor. Are the cracks between the seats on the factory heads due to heat or...
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    Head gasket

    Thanks Husker, Yes that’s the cylinder. I did see that crack. Also how shiny it was around the crack. I did receive info on this site And read on another sites that’s typical on these motors. I believe the others have these cracks also. Is there even a coolant passage behind that...
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    Head gasket

    I did the compression test and got the head off today. The only thing I regret is not warming up the motor before tearing into it and doing the compression test. The cold compression test : #1:295 #3:250 #5:250 #2:280 #4:285 #6:275 #310. did each each one twice and these were the...
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    Head gasket

    Thanks for checking me 79. Yes. Had to pull alternator and bracket to get the crossover off. I did do a couple of more things since last post. Pulled all GP,s #7 wet. Cranked to get coolant out. went to hook up HF cheap comp. tester and adaptor to short dammit 😩. When...
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    Head gasket

    Thanks Will, will do on the connectors. have a cheap one from HF not planning on doing this a lot i hope. yea LOL i certainly do type a lot. Thanks.
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    Head gasket

    Hi all, back at my head gasket problem. Started it up to move to garage after sitting since March, ran crappy but smooth out, let it idle in garage for a couple minutes no white some coming from tailpipe like before. Maybe a Gremlin fixed my truck while it was sitting🤔. Not!!! Took will,s advice...
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    Back at head gasket problem

    Thanks guys yes on the belt. Also will be disable the LP.
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    Back at head gasket problem

    Hi all, back at my head gasket problem. Started it up to move to garage after sitting since March, ran crappy but smooth out, let it idle in garage for a couple minutes no white some coming from tailpipe like before. Maybe a Gremlin fixed my truck while it was sitting🤔. Not!!! Took will,s advice...
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    Head gasket

    Thanks so much guys I do want to make sure I get the correct one for my truck. You guys are saving me from a lot of trouble.
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    Head gasket

    Thanks so much guys I do want to make sure I get the correct one for my truck. You guys are saving me from a lot of trouble.
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    Head gasket

    Thanks I do have on similar
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    Compression tester

    Thanks Marty
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    Compression tester

    Recommendations for 6.5 td? Thanks Gus.
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    Head gasket

    Sorry for the typo. A diesel compression hand held tester. Thanks
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