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Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« on: November 06, 2018, 11:23:01 PM »
Figured A new thread is in order with a new (older) base Suburban.

Haven't got it home yet, but paid for and registered. No Smog!!!!

Took a few more pics and here is where I am starting.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build. New home for 6BT/VE
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2018, 11:46:52 PM »
The good;

Starts easy, not to loud or much rattle, hardly any smoke. NO SMOG NEEDED, EVER!
Hydro brakes from the factory.
4L80 transmission, shifts good, all electrical seems to work, even the windows but they need rebuilding.
4inch Lift, 33in tires, 2 are OK but no cord showing
Barn Doors, no rust, glass all good


The bad?

Door dent is a little worse than it looks and actually goes from the front door to the rear panel a little.
Looks like a home made turbo setup and still not sure if its a 6.2 or 6.5
Exhaust goes down through the right fender liner, then back and under the frame to the stock muffler, sure its home made.
No 3rd row seat (but I have one) No headliner.
Has a newer style receiver welded under the stock and will need to be cut off.
Lines cut off for the AC and the rear unit removed.


The plan;

Finish up the original Sub with parts from this (lift, tires/wheels, bumpers) and flip it, so I loose no $$$ at all.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2018, 08:57:52 AM »
Gotta admit that exhaust is creative in a Mad Max kinda way...  :beercheers:
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2018, 09:53:46 AM »
Gotta admit that exhaust is creative in a Mad Max kinda way...  :beercheers:

That was my exact 1st thought. what year is this again JR?
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2018, 10:52:25 AM »
85 and it is a 4L80, so thinking it is a 6.5. Plus it has the vacuum pump below where the 6.2 was on top. Then again it has reg belts vs a serpentine system which says 6.2.

Working on ride to get it now, just an hour away.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2018, 11:04:18 AM »
That's pretty brave of you to drive it home... sure it starts and drives around the farm, but how does it handle on the road? Is it safe? Do you have access to a trailer?
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2018, 11:19:37 AM »
Probably as safe as those NAFTA trucks


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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2018, 04:20:32 PM »
This why I am a member of AAA+  200 miles of towing great piece of mind!

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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2018, 05:18:21 PM »
Having someone follow and don't plan on breakneck speeds. Tires are OK too. May happen tonite,,,,,,,,

Yes, I have AAA+100 just in case!

You guts will love the turbo and air cleaner. I thought it had an intercooler at first.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2018, 02:04:44 AM »
Well, it did happen tonite.  :beercheers: Buddy ran me up, followed back as planned, just took way longer than planned.

Blew a little smoke for the first few miles. Most of the lights worked, 2 windows were open but the heater and radio worked good.

Wasn't sure of the fuel as it was blow 1/4, so I dropped in $50 which brought me up past half. Water light was blinking so hoping that would displace it enough.

So fuel gauge works, some of the dash lights. Oil is pegged out and voltage showed 12 but rose and fell with rpm so GTG.

It did 65 easy all the way and pulled good but is no dmax for sure. Thought it was dripping oil when we stopped for diner in Lincoln but stick showed full (black as you know what).

Dropped at moms house for now as no where to park it now. No oil was there when parked so it must have been from another vehicle.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2018, 07:28:53 AM »
Step one and two accomplished.  Great start.  This is gonna be good.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2018, 07:40:48 AM »
What do we say about these 6.5's?

I was thinking they were OK. Relocate the PMD, bolt on a different turbo from a 6BT 12 valve, change up the exhaust and it starts to approach stock LB7 specs. For just plain moving peeps around in a burb, wouldn't that be pretty OK?
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2018, 10:19:13 AM »
Actually, it moves around pretty well. No jerk you up torque, but it did 65 easy all the way home and moved well with foot pressure. It does have a little surge when driving, like the TC is unlocking.

It will get cleaned up and then a fluid change. I may address a few small things in the motor but the idea is a solid runner and clean ride.

Will clean up today and really see what motor I have so I can address the PMD and lift pump.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2018, 06:31:27 PM »
Moms back in the hospital so not much done.

Did find out the door locks work, well 3 of em. First thing is to get the windows working so I can lock it up.

Doesn't leak bad at all, yet. Need a boost gauge and figure out the system it has. Still wondering why the clamp is there?
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2018, 06:50:45 PM »
What’s PMD??


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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2018, 06:56:13 PM »
That turbo setup is not stock, but I'm sure you know that

Someone coble some other turbo onto the side of the motor??? Necessitating running the exhaust through your tie rods, up and over the brake caliper and down the beltline trim on the door?
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« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2018, 06:57:31 PM »
What’s PMD??


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Fuel injector/timing control module thingy
Usually goes bad bc of really dumb factory mounting spot. Fix is to relocate it to the bumper! (Really)
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2018, 07:32:05 PM »
Why did I think they were mechanical injection?


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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2018, 07:50:44 PM »
Why did I think they were mechanical injection?


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6.2's were

that changed with the 6.5

Not nearly as sophisticated as our present day D-Max

Old school very high compression ratio detroit diesel.

I have often wondered where that engine may end up with a significantly lowered compression ratio and 25-30 psi of boost with the fuelling to match?

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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2018, 09:04:23 PM »
The PMD controls the fuel solenoid. They mounted the critter in the valley on the pump!

The air cleaner on this looks like an intercooler at first. Turbo drain is running into the fuel pump block and comes off the turbo at about 45* angle vs on the bottom.

Hard to get good pictures when EVRYTHING is black.
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2018, 10:08:09 PM »
I was going to mention that 6.2s where mechanical but figured JR knew that. He seems to be a walking encyclopedia on Chebbies.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2018, 02:29:30 AM »
I’m just gunna point out you all are really showing your age with the knowledge base of these old dinosaurs. Not sure why Charles isn’t up to speed on them though as Nate confirmed last week he is older than cast iron. Which I think the cast Iron Age started in the early to mid 1800’s right Ken?  :tongue:
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« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2018, 02:42:15 AM »
Isn't that about as old as his girlfriend?
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« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2018, 06:15:00 AM »
Other than tinkering with my uncles 6.2my LB7 was my first experience with diesels. It was a tough introductory lesson


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« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2018, 03:09:07 PM »
Ordered a pyro and boost gauge with pillar mount and new front window regulators/motors.
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« Reply #25 on: November 09, 2018, 10:34:53 PM »
Got everything for a fluid change today and found it has a swaybar disconnect.

Need to match up the black wheels and get a couple more tires. They will get swapped to spartan 1 for its sale.

Check out how they sealed the tires on the front. Now I need to figure what turbo I have.
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« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2018, 10:40:38 PM »
it will be fun adding AC back if you decide to do that!

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« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2018, 11:11:25 PM »
it will be fun adding AC back if you decide to do that!


Oh I am! None of the wiring is cut but the rear unit is gone. Need to add a dryer (cut line) and block the rear lines that are cut off in the cab.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2018, 01:33:54 AM »
Is that spray foam? wth

That turbo actually looks like it's from a 6.5 iirc .....Weird.
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« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2018, 01:50:11 AM »
Yep, he used spray foam to reseat the bead. Held air for a week so I drove it.

6.5 iirc, do the numbers help?
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« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2018, 10:06:27 AM »
Edit.... removed my latest ramblings.

Here's a thread on Steel Soldiers that shows similar hack jobs with similar turbos.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esteelsoldiers%2Ecom%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D43430&share_tid=43430&share_fid=20191&share_type=t
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« Reply #31 on: November 10, 2018, 01:34:04 PM »
I actually saw that thread in a search. Pain seeing the pics as not a member.
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« Reply #32 on: November 10, 2018, 05:53:59 PM »
Here's a couple.
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« Reply #33 on: November 10, 2018, 07:52:45 PM »
So they only use the passenger manifold to drive the turbo?


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« Reply #34 on: November 10, 2018, 08:27:57 PM »
The drivers side crosses over the the rear of the turbo side, then it all mixes and some goes to the turbo.

It is only pushing 10psi also. Some will see 12. The Banks manifold is nice but too pricey for this. If I was keeping the motor I would redo the system, stud the motor and have some fun. It runds good so going to add a few gauge and clean some stuff up is all. Been doing lots of reading, just glad I got the 100hp setup.
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« Reply #35 on: November 11, 2018, 04:24:20 PM »
I that pic above it has the waste gate mode and no AC (probably a 90s truck.

Just uses a spring on the WG vs a vacuum canister and you can dump the belt drive pump for it as that is all it runs!
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« Reply #36 on: November 11, 2018, 09:30:58 PM »
The vacuum pump should be for A/C, egr, and cruise stuff. The waste gate supposed to work off of intake pressure, not vacuum.
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« Reply #37 on: November 12, 2018, 12:40:17 AM »
No EGR on this, but it does have a funny oil vent system pre-turbo. I do want the other items though so maybe it will not go. I kinda liked how they have it on the 6.2 though, cam driven.

Did an oil change, fuel filter and lots of additive today. Made a mess  :rolleyes: Lost prime to the motor (lift pump up top) and used pressure to get it going. I ordered a new lift pump for this from summit that is a pass through. Will run it with a relay also as stock they are driven via just a pressure switch.

New window moldings/felts ordered too. Bent a few lines to clear other things too, lots of little things I see to make it solid.

Need a real air cleaner I can carry over the 6BT also, this setup is a joke, but it only gets cold air. And look at the battery setup! Tested the Oil pressure sender and it seems to work, but I question the location both for it and the turbo oil. Traced the sender wire and it was only 3 inches long,,,,,,,,,,,,

Now the turbo feed is 45* rotated towards the firewall and the drain is 180 from that. Pretty sure that is not optimal at least for the drain. Looks like it can remedied but how critical is it? I may have to remove the turbo anyway for the air cleaner and intake leak.

Also noticed a chunk out of the balancer which I hear is common and bad news?
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« Reply #38 on: November 12, 2018, 09:44:28 PM »
Found a wire on the engine top and hooked it up the oil pressure sender, worked great. Had over 40psi at idle.

While digging, found I have a 6.2, not an issue but still want to ID the block.

Put a pressure gauge on the intake, only 4psi so far. Should be 10-12, needs to be addressed for sure.
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« Reply #39 on: November 13, 2018, 12:01:57 AM »
A 6.2 should have a place for a mechanical fuel pump to, if you wanted to get rid of that high mount electric thumper.
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« Reply #40 on: November 13, 2018, 10:55:13 AM »
Going with a lift down near the tank. That boss is the turbo drain.
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« Reply #41 on: January 18, 2019, 07:15:55 PM »
Been buying parts and struggling to get it to start all the time. Got a similar battery and redid the cables (what a mess) using military style clamps. Most cables got new crimped and soldered connectors. Will add the correct color heat shrink when it comes in and + post covers.

Now it starts great but the glow plugs just seem to run work when they want to. Picked up a bypass setup that uses a relay and momentary switch, that is next when the rain stops some with the lift pump/filter.

Rear door opened up for window motor. Needs a new lock solenoid also and someone removed the little rod for the manual lock I need to find now.

I have seen were they have a relay kit for the windows so the switches don't do all the work.

Also want to find a remote kit for it and add a solenoid to the rear door. Any of you guys have a system you recommend? There are so many out there it is nuts!!
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« Reply #42 on: January 18, 2019, 07:57:44 PM »
I would like to address some of the turbo setup too. It works, but I see issues with it. As is, it puts out 4psi, which I read can go as high as 10, but 8 is safe. The oil drain is 45* off center and they mangled the AC stuff to get it in there. Plus I want my AC back. Need a new housing, evap and dryer.

Biggest is where the turbo sits. It should fit forward more with the intake forward. I think the air filter is an issue too. Makes three 90* and then is really taped to the filter housing which looks like a DIY box that is cold air at least, 3in. Easiest fix here would be the Banks pass manifold, but they are $350. It would require a new downpipe (inside the frame at least!) and a crossover. I have looked the van and HMVV manifolds, but they just don't seem to work.

New air filter sitting on the pass fender is the way to go. Then I can get cold air from the window area or a snorkel. Research shows a 95+ gm truck filter setup may work. I am leaning towards that or a round HD tractor filter if I can find the right one.

The 6.2 is growing on me more and more, but it will never be a 6BT either.
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« Reply #43 on: January 19, 2019, 06:39:53 AM »
Nice update.


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« Reply #44 on: February 04, 2019, 01:32:53 AM »
Got covers for the battery terminals. It also starts easy all the time now so the effort was really worth it. 

Got my 2nd set of spacers in, billet so they are stronger than most wheels. 2.5in with 14mm studs onto the 9/16 stock studs giving me a 4.5bs. This allows running the H1 wheels on the stock axles and can put on stock wheels if need be anytime. Thinking of running a steel outer shim so the H1 wheel bolts up to it flat and not into the machined surface with BIG holes.

If the rain quits this week I am going to put the front lift springs on to level this thing out. It has a 4 inch block in back and I can replace that with a 2in I have or just throw the new springs out back. I need the lift for the 37 tires.
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« Reply #45 on: February 04, 2019, 01:58:52 AM »
I need ideas too on the air cleaner. I posted a couple ideas in post 42. The 90s GM filter will work, but I want a round canister if I can find one that doesn't break the bank.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #48 on: February 04, 2019, 12:55:47 PM »
Those are close, but I need a side outlet, center in. I think the first one is for a lawn tractor.

I did some searching too, need something I can lay flat, change filter from the top.
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Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« Reply #49 on: February 04, 2019, 01:08:25 PM »
Oof. Good luck.
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