6.2 diesel swap, like to hear from people who have done it

[71-blazer-half-cab]

I look forward to your progress, I will give me an idea on what isuues I'll be running into. I have a line on a non turbo 6.5. but I'd like to find a whole truck so I'll have the glow plug timer, harness and all the mounts. I look forward to seeing your posts.

Ralph

[AlaskaMatt]

Originally Posted by 71-blazer-half-cab

I look forward to your progress, I will give me an idea on what isuues I'll be running into. I have a line on a non turbo 6.5. but I'd like to find a whole truck so I'll have the glow plug timer, harness and all the mounts. I look forward to seeing your posts.

Ralph

Yeah, I passed up several good deals on engines for the same reasons. The big issue is going to be rear driveline angle and perhaps clearance to the oil pan on the front driveline.

I am hoping to eliminate the first issue by keeping my 205 in place, I already have a double cardon shaft installed and spent quite a bit of time getting my angles to line up. Hate to start over as the tail of the 208 is like 9 inches long which really doesn't help anything. However if the 205 has to be moved I will likely go with the 208 for the lower gearing and easy mate up to the tranny.