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Chionos 62s
06-13-2010, 07:02 PM
We have an old walnut tree shaker that was built off an Dodge pickup with a inline 6. We only use this thing once a year and the gas engine does not like to sit that long and it seems underpowered when Im goin forward and moving the arm up and down. So I am lookin at the possibility of throwing in a 6.2 that my friend has. I was wondering what trannys I can have behind it? I only use first rarely second and reverse all the time. I was thinking an old 3 speed but will it bolt on to the 6.2? 104525

4320Diesel
06-13-2010, 07:13 PM
you can use any stickshift with a GM bellhousing boltpattern.

Chionos 62s
06-13-2010, 07:34 PM
Thanks. I think I have to use an auto though now that I look at it. Another question the engine is from a 84 J code what wires besides starter do I need to make it run?

4320Diesel
06-13-2010, 07:58 PM
12 volts to the ip and 12 volts to all 8 glows for 8 seconds on start up and your golden.

Chionos 62s
06-13-2010, 08:03 PM
Thanks