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Old 08-26-2009, 09:28 PM   #88
mal68ibu
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Re: Project 67 GMC custom 6.5 turbo diesel

MAIDEN VOYAGE WAS TODAY. It drove pretty well but I need to mess with the vacuum to the th400 as it just shifts to final drive really quick. I shifted it manually and it HAULS THE MAIL!! Its got a slightly rough spot so the timing is not spot on. I also have to fix a power steering leak now. All my wiring works properly and the stock fuel gauge works with the switch and sending units. The rings seated a little better today so there is a lot less smoke. IT SOUNDS SICK when you get into it. I can't wait to get all the **** out of the bed so I can really drive it. I will say that the hydro boost feels strange and so far the throttle response feels odd to me, but this is my first diesel and first truck with hydro boost. I'll probably have a vid of it driving next week.
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1984 GMC 2500 6.2, 700r4 work truck
1967 GMC Custom (was 6.5 Turbo Diesel powered)
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