Is there such a thing as a 6.2L diesel?
Is there such a thing as a 6.2L diesel?
Overall, the engine has not been particularly popular, but had its place in the market and a moderately sized following, even today. A popular trend is to acquire an 80’s 6.2L diesel powered half ton and swap in a built gas engine.
What kind of transmission does a GM 6.2L have?
The original 6.2L came mated to either the TH400 three speed automatic, Muncie SM465 four speed manual transmission, or New Process NP833 four speed manual overdrive transmission. The 6.2 shares its bellhousing pattern with GM V-8 gas engines – a diesel transmission will bolt up to a gas engine with no modifications and visa versa.
What is the RPO code for a GM 6.2L diesel?
The L49 and L57 engines were naturally aspirated and RPO codes LQM and LQN were also offered.
When did the GM 6.2L Detroit Diesel come out?
The 6.2L GM (6.2L Detroit, alternatively) was produced by Detroit Diesel and found in 1982 to 1993 model year GMC and Chevrolet pickups. It was available in 1/2 ton through 1 ton applications (C/K 10, 20, 30), which included SUVs such as the Blazer and Suburban.
The original 6.2L came mated to either the TH400 three speed automatic, Muncie SM465 four speed manual transmission, or New Process NP833 four speed manual overdrive transmission. The 6.2 shares its bellhousing pattern with GM V-8 gas engines – a diesel transmission will bolt up to a gas engine with no modifications and visa versa.
Overall, the engine has not been particularly popular, but had its place in the market and a moderately sized following, even today. A popular trend is to acquire an 80’s 6.2L diesel powered half ton and swap in a built gas engine.
How is the General Motors 6.2 related to the Olds 5.7?
Contrary to what many believe, the 6.2 is not related to the Olds 5.7. GM wanted a diesel alternative for their light trucks, and having learned their lesson — somewhat — from the Olds debacle, they decided to pair with an experienced diesel builder. As luck would have it, they just happened to own one: the Detroit Diesel division.
Where was the GM 6.2L diesel engine tested?
Prototypes saw extensive testing at the GM Proving Grounds located in both Milford, Michigan and Mesa, Arizona. When operated within its design and real-world performance limits, the 6.2L diesel is a fine engine.
Why does a 6.2 L diesel engine not start?
The electrical system is less critical to this engine than on later 6.5 L diesels because the injection system is purely mechanical. A troubleshoot of this engine should walk through the essential components one at a time.
The 6.2L GM (6.2L Detroit, alternatively) was produced by Detroit Diesel and found in 1982 to 1993 model year GMC and Chevrolet pickups. It was available in 1/2 ton through 1 ton applications (C/K 10, 20, 30), which included SUVs such as the Blazer and Suburban.
Why does my 6.2 diesel engine keep starting?
When I got the truck I changed the water pump because it was locked up from sitting and the front engine cover because it had corroded out behind the water pump due to a lack of coolant changes while it was sitting. I changed the fuel and oil filters. I installed new glow plugs this winter, several were burnt out, but the truck still started.
