Recent content by jjosu

Much more road worthy now. Had to do some trimming on fenders on both sides. Most of it on the inner parts, so it's not very noticeable. Transmission shifts now. Fix was "duh" simple. Got under there, unhooked the EZ-TCU harness and re-connected it. Good thing, as I was starting to think my...

If you want a mechanically injected 6.5 turbo diesel, you need a 92 or 93 model. The catch (isn't there always one) - no such beast was available in the Suburbans of those years. You can get a 6.2 and convert it over to a 6.5, I imagine. Or you can find the 6.5 and then put it in whatever you...

Yes, the EZ-TCU has a TPS sensor. Also has in and out for RPM's, though I don't currently have either connected as I haven't gotten to replacing gauges in the build yet. Installing a moderate body lift is another possibility for the exhaust issue. Not a big fan of body lifts, but it would give...

Best way to be sure what you have is to get under it and count the transmission pan bolts. 4L80e is 17.

Almost forgot pics. Already leaking oil on the driveway. That rats nest in the lower right is the bane of my existence at this point in time.

It lives! Drove her home tonight for the first time in 2 months. Not exactly road-worthy. EZ-TCU is not set up right, and the accelerator cable is too long. Tranny only shifted out of first once on the six mile drive home. I figured it would be an adventure, so my wife followed in the Volvo with...

LMC has them, around $60. Local salvages have told me any they might have had are/were rusted out.

Build is close to being completely ground to a halt over a $20 part...that is unavailable anywhere any more. Seriously, the pushrod/spring assembly that goes between the master cylinder and hydroboost is kicking my ***. Bought the new hydroboost and assumed all was good. Note in the new assy...

Also, the exhaust is going to be, err, interesting. Turbo dumps directly into the frame and shock mount. There is maybe 5" of clearance. Buddy at Outlaw Diesel has a spare Holset HX35 on hand, and that may help since it can pivot for the downpipe angle. Either way, exhaust is going to have to be...

Major milestone today - the 6.5 fired and ran. Surprising considering the glow plugs weren't even connected (no harness). Ran pretty strong for the few seconds we let 'er go. Power steering and ATF squirting everywhere kind of ruined the fun. Testing it without everything hooked up was...

Slow go, waiting for the shop to slow down to put the engine in. The good news? It's in! (sorta) Bad news? Motor mounts are being a little difficult. And the AC box flat-*** will not work. Right now, it's removed from the truck. Did some research, and it looks like the answer is to find a...

Relatively slow going the last few days. The overriding lesson learned is this: if anyone ever tells you a GM gasser to diesel conversion is "plug-n-play," they are wrong. Well, if it's a pre-88 model Burb or truck, it might be close. The '91 has a bunch of damn wires, computers, fuel lines...

TCU arrived today. As noted in the above response, it requires an upgrade to the internal harness. No idea if my tranny has it or not. Guessing probably not. Started to re-install the tank with the new sending unit, but got thrown for a loop in noting that the gasser sending unit has 4...

Finally figured out what you meant here and I may well need the internal harness. My tranny is a Goodwrench Reman of unknown age/mileage. The EZ-TCU does require an upgrade to the internal harness. Not 100% sure, but pretty close to that that I will need the internal. What do you want for yours?

Got a ton done today, or at least it feels like it. Buttoned up the final touches on the suspension and got it off the lift. Drained the fuel tank, replaced the sending unit with a new diesel version. Took off the gasser fuel filter on the frame and blew out all the lines with compressed air...