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Originally Posted by hatzie
You can dream but diesels are in vogue... so they usually cost way more than they are worth.
I have a GM 6.5L TurboDiesel in my 2000 GMC but I wouldn't go looking for one. So far I've avoided the main web cracks and splits between the valves but I don't want to say it out loud next to the truck.
How have you done on nozzles for the injectors?
The last I read parts made in countries other than India and China that are made out of metal that won't erode in 15,000 miles are difficult to source.
I found a set of Bosch nozzles made in Estonia or Poland last time and they are getting toward 85,000 miles now.
I may use a set of Monark nozzles from the Benz guys next time I build a set.
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Oh yeah, people selling used engines believe they are selling gold by the pound. Prices are crazy. That is one reason the dually doesn't have a diesel yet. You can find deals, but they are few and far between.
There are a few suppliers that have genuine Bosch nozzles and I've been lucky enough to get some when I need some. Rebuilding them isn't hard and the biggest expense was building a pressure test stand. I'll have to check that other brand - thanks for the tip!
My latest 6.5 was built on a mil-surplus Navistar cast block. Don't let people lie to you and tell you the Navistar stuff doesn't crack...it does and I have a cracked one in my garage if anyone doubts me.