Many of the answers to common questions on the forum can be found here. Keep in mind that virtually anything that can happen to one of these has already happened and has probably been discussed before, so take a look around before you post. You may just find exactly what you're looking for...

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Questions:


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Acetone - Do not use in your tank!! It easily evaporates at 70deg.

Acronyms - Find out meanings to common acronyms (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15215).

Additive(s) - Anything added to crankcase or fuel tank to enhance and preserve operation of the engine system.

Air Intake - This allows air to go into the intake manifold... For modifications to this please Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36285)

Alternator - Device that generates current to charge the batteries and power other electrical devices within the vehicle electrical system. Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356941) on how to mount a second alternator on your 12 volt rig for added charging power.

Alternative Fuel(s) - Any fuel that is not Diesel. SVO, WVO, Bio-Diesel

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Bleeding Fuel Lines - For information about removing air from your fuel system check out this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87582)

Brakes - Device used to slow or stop a vehicle.

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Cab Marker Lights - How to add them if your truck didn't come with them. Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394004)

CDR - (Crankcase Depression Regulator) - Similar to a PCV valve on a gasser. It regulates the amount of vacuum in the engine crankcase to prevent oil leaks. Click here (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11637) for technical info.

Cranking up the fuel - please see turning up fuel

Cruise Control - For a cruise control test Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=354856)
- How to test the servo Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394762) - How to convert to Electronic Cruise Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435876)

CTS (Coolant Temperature Sensor) - see ECT

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Date Code - See here on reading the date code http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3573163

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ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) - Sensor that either shows the temperature on your gauge or helps with glow plug time cycle.

EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature. It is important that you know the temperature of the exhaust, as a constant high temperature "may" cause a catastrophic failure. For information regarding a gauge to monitor the EGTs, please see Pyrometer.

Electric Fan Upgade - Upgade for electric fan. from 6.5 section, but lots of great info. Check Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235733)

Engine Codes - Engine code is the 8th digit of the VIN. C - code is the light duty version that was used mostly in the 1/2 ton trucks, and has emissions equipment on it.
J - code is the Heavy duty version that was used in the 3/4 and 1 tons trucks, as well as the military trucks and does not have any emissions equipment on it. The IP's were turned up a little higher on these than the C-codes also.

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Fan Clutch - This is a fluid clutch that operates the engine cooling fan. It helps reduce noise and engine drag resulting in higher fuel economy. To modify the clutch to engage at lower temps Check Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369661)

Fan Upgrade - Dinosaur Fan UpgradeCheck Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=437546)

Fish biting - (or fishbiting) This is the description for when the engine may "miss" or may not fire properly for a very brief instant.

Fuel Filtration - Filtering Diesel fuel is very important. Fuel can be dirty and the injection pump requires clean fuel to last.
Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128587) for information on replacing a box type fuel filter.
Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268603) for information on fixing leaky drain seals on a box type fuel filter.
Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4376021) for information on changing to a spin-on type fuel filter.
Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448703) for Box Filter Wiring Diagram.



Fuel Tank Drain - Tank drain valve for tanks that have the WIF sensor in the tank Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375007) for post with video of where it is.

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Glow plugs - A small pencil-shaped heater used to heat the pre-combustion chamber for easier starts. For more information Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34618).
Glow Plug Over Ride Modification Look Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=340695)
Swelled Glow Plug Removal: Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=584417).
Glow Plug Wiring Diagram: Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=100010&d=1268430131).
Broken Glowplug Tip Removal: Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377755)

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Harmonic Balancer - Rubber-isolated cast-iron ring and hub assembly mounted on the crankshaft nose that is prone to failure. The balancer fails as the rubber deteriorates, and it contributes to crank breakage/failure.

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Injection Pump (IP) - The fuel delivery device that pumps high pressure fuel for injection into the cylinder at the precise time for a combustion event in the cylinder. The 6.2L used the DB2 Injection Pump from Stanadyne.
IP swap. Lots of picsHERE (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443715)
List of Stanadyne DB2 Applications HERE (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1731881&postcount=9).
To crank up the fuel Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359216)
Operation and Instruction Manual Model DB2 Pump (http://www.chudov.com/manuals/Stanadyne-Roosa-Master/)
Injection Pump Throttle Shaft Seal Replacement (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422417)


Injectors - Injects diesel fuel into the pre-combustion chambers.

Injector Angle - Difference between 6.2 and 6.5Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427914)

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Lift Pump - A device normally located on the front passenger side of the block that pumps fuel to ease the strain on the IP. A common procedure is to eliminate the mechanical lift pump and install an electronic lift pump.

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Missing (Misfire) - Engine briefly "misses" a combustion event.

Main Bearing Girdle - How To Make A 5 Main Girdle Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=378951)

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Oil - Maintaining your oil is very important in an engine. Make sure you change at the correct intervals and replace with the correct oil. Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396876&highlight=) for factory and user recomended oils along with the oil change intervals.

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Paint Restoration Thread - How to bring back the shine, Please Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4434036).

Picture Thread - Pictures of various parts on the 6.2L Engine, Please Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79090).

Printed Circuit Board - Layout of pins on instrument cluster, Please Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446902).

Pyrometer - A gauge and probe combination to monitor exhaust gas temperatures. Pyrometer is often shortened to "Pryo" and is also known as an "EGT Gauge".

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Repair Manual - For a military repair manual Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=60120&d=1205337686)

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Starter Bracket - GM#14028931 *FOR DIRECT DRIVE STARTER GM#23502557 90-92 6.2L Diesels, 92-02 6.5L Diesels *FOR GEAR REDUCTION STARTER

Starter Solenoid - A device that allows power to go to the starter when the key is turned to the "start" position. For information on repairing this device Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140514)

Stumbling - momentary loss of power, sometimes called fishbiting.

Speedometer Gears - A chart to help determine what gears you need to make your speedometer read correctly when changing gears/tire sizes Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=104655&d=1276898145)

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Tachometer - This gauge shows engine speed in revolutions per minute or RPM. To wire in a gasoline engine tachometer into a late model 6.2 ESS(engine speed sensor) Read This Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381034)

6.2 tach install Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3196629#post3196629)

Timing - For information on timing DB2 Pumps Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427080)

Torque specs for the engine Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397203)

Transmission, 700R4 info Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=438430)

TV Cable Adjustment700R4 Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=372342)

Turbo (Turbocharger) - The device that makes boost (more air pressure to the intake of the engine) from exhaust gas energy.
For information regarding the install of a 6.5 Turbo on a 6.2 engine CHECK OUT THIS THREAD (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=332546).
Information about a Twin Turbo 6.2L "Budget build"Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353204)
For information on how to make a free flowing exhaust elbow for GM-1-GM-4 turbos Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268045)


Turbo Master - A spring operated wastegate. For more information on making your own Look Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274622) and for a modified wastegate for GM1 to GM3 turbos Look Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3748808).

Turning up the Fuel - For information on turning up the fuel on DB2 Pumps Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359216)

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Vacuum pump - A cam or belt driven device that creates a vacuum source.

Vacuum regulator - Delco pn. 14057219.

VIN Decoder - Click here (http://www.compnine.com/vid.php)
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Wait to Start - The light on the dash that lights up when the glow plugs are powered.

Wastegate - The "flapper" valve that opens to bypass exhaust gasses around the turbine, thus reducing Boost to specified and safe level for engine operation.
Mechanical Wastegate for GM4+ information: Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274622).
Modified Mechanical Wastegate GM1 - GM3: Click Here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3748808).
WVO (Waste Vegetable Oil) - A common "alternative fuel", but requires two fuel systems up to the IP.
Click here (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112825) for information about heated injection lines.

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