Project 67 GMC custom 6.5 turbo diesel

[wildwilly4x4]

I just put a 6.5 turbo into my 72 long/short box conversion 4x4. I plan on mounting my NV 4500 behind it though, for OD. I ended up using the entire engine crossmember(had to hack it all up to fit) out of the '86 military truck that I originally had this motor in. Looks like your project came out really good.

[mal68ibu]

Right now I must say that I really wish I had a NV4500. I'm pulling my hair out trying to get my th400 to shift. I had to replace the throttle position sensor (regulates vacuum down to the trans to mimic a gas motor), and I've adjusted it everywhere and the trans still wont shift right. Trans mind you only has about 2K on a rebuild, and has never towed anything. I have a few things left to check out before I throw the towel in and bolt up the NV3500 and hope for the best. However I did get the interior decked out. Covered the entire floor in sound deadener, and heat resistant stuff on the passenger side where the exhaust will be. New Carpet, and I found a good seat at my local junk yard that got a new cheapo seat cover, and restored 67 gmc lap and shoulder belts. No center belt because I was planning on restoring the buckets I pulled from a 69 and using those until the wife told me it needs to be a 3 seater for a little while. LAME!!

[mal68ibu]

Originally Posted by wildwilly4x4

I just put a 6.5 turbo into my 72 long/short box conversion 4x4. I plan on mounting my NV 4500 behind it though, for OD. I ended up using the entire engine crossmember(had to hack it all up to fit) out of the '86 military truck that I originally had this motor in. Looks like your project came out really good.

What are you going to run for clutch linkage? or will you go with hydraulic clutch? My NV3500 is my back up if I can't get the th400 to work.