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Old 02-27-2020, 09:39 PM   #2
93M6Formula
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Re: 1982 K10 6.2 Diesel build

Once I picked it up, i started on some maintenance. The original radiator leaked out of every possible orifice so that needed to be done before I could do some test runs and see what else it needed. Replaced it with a Spectre plastic tank version, along with some new hoses and a thermostat.

Also needed to do some brake work as it kept leaking fluid somewhere and losing pedal pressure. Ended up being a bad master cylinder so I robbed one off my 93 C2500 parts truck for the time being which works great FYI.

Once I got that done I began addressing the hard starting issue. Threw a new set of glowplugs in it but it didn't really help much with the starting. Previous owner did put in a pushbutton for glowplugs since the factory 82-84 system was less than reliable, I did the same on my last 82.

Since that didn't really help i looked elsewhere and found that drivers side tank had been leaking for awhile and was rusty so possible air intrusion, passenger tank seemed okay though. Ended up determining most of the issue was the injection pump. After sitting the seals on the pump were leaking pretty bad which was introducing air in the system. So next plan of action was go through the fuel system.
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1982 Sierra Classic K15 RC/LB 6.2L Diesel 700R4
1988 GTA Trans AM 305 TPI 700R4
1993 Formula Firebird LT1 T56
1995 GMC K2500 ECLB 6.5L 4L80E
1996 GMC K3500 CCLB LB7 6L90

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