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1tonchevy · 05-02-2011, 08:23 AM

So this is getting Discouraging fast. found another one.... but heres the catch

It's in a blazer and is running and can be seen and heard BUT i have to take the blazer all the way home 3-4 hour drive.pull the motor AND take the blazer back. for $1000 man these ppl think these motors are gold!

GmtGmt · 05-02-2011, 11:19 AM

too much for complete running engine pay no more then $800 thats removed and ready to drop in

1tonchevy · 05-02-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

too much for complete running engine pay no more then $800 thats removed and ready to drop in

Thats what i was thinking. Now if the guy will take $100 bucks and i take all i need PLUS the 700R an pull out the motor and trans than it's a lil more wrth my time but i dout he will be game.

lindstromjd · 05-05-2011, 10:14 PM

If you could get the diesel 700r4 along with the engine, then I think $1000 is a pretty reasonable price. Diesel 700's are a little different than gas ones, and the linkage is ridiculously hard to come by. I just paid a guy 300 for a 2wd 700r4 for my 6.2, and I had to go pull it myself. But I got the torque converter with it, and the TV linkage and bracket. So I got away with everything I wanted, and we were both happy with the deal. But $1000 for just a 6.2 is over-priced. Hell, for that much money, I'd SHIP you one of my spare engines.

D13 · 05-06-2011, 05:59 AM

Diesel 700 have different governer, TC, and may have slightly different TCC lock up wiring (because of no ECM). Basic trans is the same. Preferred solution is K case trans w/ diesel wiring and governer.

I'm absolutely not trying to discourage you to make this swap. I've got 2 spare motors to build for a future swap project (my 87 is getting pretty tired). Having lived thru my personal diesel issues last year, I'm trying to make sure you have what you need to be successful. It is NOT as easy as swapping SBC's, where any part is available in a nearby store or jyard. having all the parts to do the swap is key to a hassle free swap, and the best way is a complete donor. For example, the 700 uses a TPS on the IP and the TH400 uses a vacuum valve. The 700 uses a diesel only TV cable, bracket, and link rod, and the last 2 are available only in a jyard. it takes dual batteries and the cables are unique. The starter, WP, and PS are unique. Got a vacuum pump? Motor mounts (rubbers) are different. etc.

On the other side I get 22MPG in my 87 6.2 half ton. Pretty hard to beat.

spudz · 05-06-2011, 10:05 AM

I sold my 6.2 out of my 84 for $100 and the buyer pulled it...

canadian 4x4 · 05-09-2011, 08:31 PM

found this only $450 already pulled
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ280360976

1tonchevy · 05-09-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian 4x4

found this only $450 already pulled
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ280360976

Just got off the phone with him. pulled 4 years ago sitting in a garage comes with,Motor,Interior and extiror harness, Trans (700R)*how hard would it be to put it in my truck?*, steering colum,

No Fly wheel,Starter,Rad,Batt tray or batt harness.

$400 Out the door...

mooseknuckles · 05-09-2011, 10:15 PM

seems like a good deal?

madcow75 · 05-09-2011, 10:16 PM

Seen that one a while ago. Seemed a little fishy to me. Had a couple of them all had the same km's on them, also they seemed like high km's. You need rad, batteries, battery trays, motor stands, oil cooler to install . Also tranny. I am hooking mine up to a sm465/np205. One day I wil get a nv4500 when I can find one.

1tonchevy · 05-09-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by madcow75

Seen that one a while ago. Seemed a little fishy to me. Had a couple of them all had the same km's on them, also they seemed like high km's. You need rad, batteries, battery trays, motor stands, oil cooler to install . Also tranny. I am hooking mine up to a sm465/np205. One day I wil get a nv4500 when I can find one.

yeah he said he had it posted for 900 before? and said he wouldnt go lower than 400 or he would scrap it.

Buying a diesel factory truck is looking better an beter each day

madcow75 · 05-09-2011, 10:28 PM

I just purchased everything of a guy $430 for a complete engine compartment good running 1989 6.2L. tore it down to check it out and it's a good one. Just a couple of weeks later I riped down another for a complete top end of a 1993 6.5 turbo. So I got everything and some for $730 plus my time. Lots of spare parts also.

1tonchevy · 05-09-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by madcow75

I just purchased everything of a guy $430 for a complete engine compartment good running 1989 6.2L. tore it down to check it out and it's a good one. Just a couple of weeks later I riped down another for a complete top end of a 1993 6.5 turbo. So I got everything and some for $730 plus my time. Lots of spare parts also.

I hate you.............. in a good way. just saying.

madcow75 · 05-09-2011, 10:33 PM

Yes but I have missed out on alot of good parts also. Kind of lookin for a 4wd nv4500 but they seem to be hard to find around here. Also for a descent price.

sierra4x4 · 05-09-2011, 11:08 PM

I think $1500 is not a bad price for the front half of a good running K30 because you will be getting a 6.2 diesel, Dana 60 front diff and a Th400/NP205 combo. If you were only getting the engine then i'd say too much but if it comes with all this then i'd go for it.

1tonchevy · 05-09-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sierra4x4

I think $1500 is not a bad price for the front half of a good running K30 because you will be getting a 6.2 diesel, Dana 60 front diff and a Th400/NP205 combo. If you were only getting the engine then i'd say too much but if it comes with all this then i'd go for it.

i was miss informed it was 2WD. so not worth squat.

thirdstreettito · 05-10-2011, 12:12 AM

Call these guys: http://www.dieselfixer.com/

My suburban has one of their engines in it, 32000 miles on it and still like new, no loss of power. Trust me, well worth the money.

1tonchevy · 05-10-2011, 12:30 AM

Would a 91 burban work? or is it got a computer or?

thirdstreettito · 05-10-2011, 12:48 AM

91 Suburban if diesel has no computer, if gas, has a computer.

1tonchevy · 05-10-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

91 Suburban if diesel has no computer, if gas, has a computer.

it's diesel seems to be a good price.. might be a possiable doner.

thirdstreettito · 05-10-2011, 12:55 AM

Details?

1tonchevy · 05-10-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Details?

1600 OBO body is semi solid intiror is nice buckets with console. (could swap it into my truck) Power locks and doors. Diesel auto

new batts,trans an transfer case were done a while back 3/4 ton etc

Take what i need and scrap/sell the rest.

thirdstreettito · 05-10-2011, 01:42 AM

I'd drive it!

*cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n* · 05-10-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tonchevy

So as some of you know i have been looking for a 6.2 Diesel for my truck. a guy contacted me and we chatted about the 6.2 he has in a K30 dump truck (trucks toast he said) originaly he said 1300 for the whole truck than later on in the convo he said 1500 if he cuts the frame just before the cab.

I'm not sure if this is the route to go. i can go to the bone yard and pick up a otor and everything (if it's still there) for fairly cheap and rebuild it my self but this guy swears it's been well maintained and well cared for and only has 140 xxx KM on it.

What would you guys do?

counter offer 500 bucks, that guy plann to rob you.

Altec · 05-10-2011, 02:27 AM

Lol, I got my 6.5 with a whole 1995 G3500 Vandura wrapped around it for $500. Seeing this thread, not sure if I got a good deal, or not.

I say just keep looking. I ran into mine out of the blue...

As far as what you need, as long as you have the complete engine, and the matching transmission you are good to go. The only real wires going to the engine are to the starter, the glow plug controller, IP shut off, the AC compressor if you have one, and the alternator. A factory tray can be cut to work on the opposite side, and the cables are easy enough to make with a torch, flux, and solder.

Scroll down for a modded tray.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=434087&page=2

05-02-2011, 08:23 AM	#26
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: thoughts on this. So this is getting Discouraging fast. found another one.... but heres the catch It's in a blazer and is running and can be seen and heard BUT i have to take the blazer all the way home 3-4 hour drive.pull the motor AND take the blazer back. for $1000 man these ppl think these motors are gold! __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

05-05-2011, 10:14 PM	#29
lindstromjd Gentleman Jim owner x2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 464	Re: thoughts on this. If you could get the diesel 700r4 along with the engine, then I think $1000 is a pretty reasonable price. Diesel 700's are a little different than gas ones, and the linkage is ridiculously hard to come by. I just paid a guy 300 for a 2wd 700r4 for my 6.2, and I had to go pull it myself. But I got the torque converter with it, and the TV linkage and bracket. So I got away with everything I wanted, and we were both happy with the deal. But $1000 for just a 6.2 is over-priced. Hell, for that much money, I'd SHIP you one of my spare engines. __________________ 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #1 -357 / 700r4 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #2 -350 / TH350

05-06-2011, 05:59 AM	#30
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: thoughts on this. Diesel 700 have different governer, TC, and may have slightly different TCC lock up wiring (because of no ECM). Basic trans is the same. Preferred solution is K case trans w/ diesel wiring and governer. I'm absolutely not trying to discourage you to make this swap. I've got 2 spare motors to build for a future swap project (my 87 is getting pretty tired). Having lived thru my personal diesel issues last year, I'm trying to make sure you have what you need to be successful. It is NOT as easy as swapping SBC's, where any part is available in a nearby store or jyard. having all the parts to do the swap is key to a hassle free swap, and the best way is a complete donor. For example, the 700 uses a TPS on the IP and the TH400 uses a vacuum valve. The 700 uses a diesel only TV cable, bracket, and link rod, and the last 2 are available only in a jyard. it takes dual batteries and the cables are unique. The starter, WP, and PS are unique. Got a vacuum pump? Motor mounts (rubbers) are different. etc. On the other side I get 22MPG in my 87 6.2 half ton. Pretty hard to beat. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

05-06-2011, 10:05 AM	#31
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: thoughts on this. I sold my 6.2 out of my 84 for $100 and the buyer pulled it... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

05-09-2011, 08:31 PM	#32
canadian 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 134	Re: thoughts on this. found this only $450 already pulled http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ280360976

05-09-2011, 10:15 PM	#34
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: thoughts on this. seems like a good deal? __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#35
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: thoughts on this. Seen that one a while ago. Seemed a little fishy to me. Had a couple of them all had the same km's on them, also they seemed like high km's. You need rad, batteries, battery trays, motor stands, oil cooler to install . Also tranny. I am hooking mine up to a sm465/np205. One day I wil get a nv4500 when I can find one.

05-09-2011, 10:28 PM	#37
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: thoughts on this. I just purchased everything of a guy $430 for a complete engine compartment good running 1989 6.2L. tore it down to check it out and it's a good one. Just a couple of weeks later I riped down another for a complete top end of a 1993 6.5 turbo. So I got everything and some for $730 plus my time. Lots of spare parts also.

05-09-2011, 10:33 PM	#39
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: thoughts on this. Yes but I have missed out on alot of good parts also. Kind of lookin for a 4wd nv4500 but they seem to be hard to find around here. Also for a descent price.

05-09-2011, 11:08 PM	#40
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: thoughts on this. I think $1500 is not a bad price for the front half of a good running K30 because you will be getting a 6.2 diesel, Dana 60 front diff and a Th400/NP205 combo. If you were only getting the engine then i'd say too much but if it comes with all this then i'd go for it.

05-10-2011, 12:12 AM	#42
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: thoughts on this. Call these guys: http://www.dieselfixer.com/ My suburban has one of their engines in it, 32000 miles on it and still like new, no loss of power. Trust me, well worth the money. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-10-2011, 12:30 AM	#43
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: thoughts on this. Would a 91 burban work? or is it got a computer or? __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

05-10-2011, 12:48 AM	#44
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: thoughts on this. 91 Suburban if diesel has no computer, if gas, has a computer. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-10-2011, 12:55 AM	#46
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: thoughts on this. Details? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-10-2011, 01:42 AM	#48
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: thoughts on this. I'd drive it! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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05-10-2011, 02:27 AM	#50
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: thoughts on this. Lol, I got my 6.5 with a whole 1995 G3500 Vandura wrapped around it for $500. Seeing this thread, not sure if I got a good deal, or not. I say just keep looking. I ran into mine out of the blue... As far as what you need, as long as you have the complete engine, and the matching transmission you are good to go. The only real wires going to the engine are to the starter, the glow plug controller, IP shut off, the AC compressor if you have one, and the alternator. A factory tray can be cut to work on the opposite side, and the cables are easy enough to make with a torch, flux, and solder. Scroll down for a modded tray. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=434087&page=2 __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

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