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Well, i figured i would start a thread since within the next 3 weeks i will be in the process of tearing out my worn 360k mile old sixfive, and rebuilding a hand-me-down short block (506 casting) from bottom back up.
A few days ago i had asked for opinions on what i should do for an engine, figuring i would find some sort of catastrophically screwed up parts inside of this free short block i received with my truck when i bought it. Turn's out its in fantastic shape. The cylinders have no ridge, the bearings have close to no wear, the crank looks like its new out of the box and so far everything is hunky dory. I will be ordering all necessary parts within a week or so to get started, but having an open thread in the process of both removing and assembling should be helpful.
As far as the block goes, i have read some 506 castings 97-00 (or so) have smaller outer main bolts. This block seems to have the same size main bolts all around (obviously not in length). Im hoping i dont have the weakest of the the links. Another thing is, this block had a DB2 pump on it. Im assuming the P.O. did a conversion, or it was a 6.2 replacement in the 90s. It does have the oil pump drive with the speed sensor on top of it. My question is, are all timing covers compatible with all pumps or do they vary between the DB2/DS4?
I will upload a few pics to show you what i've got. I will upload more as i start tearing into things. Thanks in advance fellow members at dieselplace, you all are a massive help.
- John 'JSarge'
A few days ago i had asked for opinions on what i should do for an engine, figuring i would find some sort of catastrophically screwed up parts inside of this free short block i received with my truck when i bought it. Turn's out its in fantastic shape. The cylinders have no ridge, the bearings have close to no wear, the crank looks like its new out of the box and so far everything is hunky dory. I will be ordering all necessary parts within a week or so to get started, but having an open thread in the process of both removing and assembling should be helpful.
As far as the block goes, i have read some 506 castings 97-00 (or so) have smaller outer main bolts. This block seems to have the same size main bolts all around (obviously not in length). Im hoping i dont have the weakest of the the links. Another thing is, this block had a DB2 pump on it. Im assuming the P.O. did a conversion, or it was a 6.2 replacement in the 90s. It does have the oil pump drive with the speed sensor on top of it. My question is, are all timing covers compatible with all pumps or do they vary between the DB2/DS4?
I will upload a few pics to show you what i've got. I will upload more as i start tearing into things. Thanks in advance fellow members at dieselplace, you all are a massive help.
- John 'JSarge'
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