I've read about some who have acquired diesel engines, installed them, and only later discovered that they smoke, burn oil or worse. Mike advised me to bench test my engine - so I did. Good advice, and thank goodness I turned out to be one of the lucky ones (so far as I can tell). I connected my glow plug relay, battery and a diesel tank, and in a few minutes I had the beauty purring like a kitten. I love the simplicity of the old diesels, and this one seems to fire up right away and leave no mysterious noises to wonder about. Even without the exhaust hooked up she ran beautifully and without much noise. I can't wait to get her installed!
Other research today involved a long talk with Eurotruck Importers, mainly regarding suspension spring tension & height. I'm hoping to replace my springs with something stiffer but not too high. I also want to make the front & back balance out so the truck is level. After much discussion I can't say I'm any closer to an answer, but Mike told me earlier about buying rear springs and having fronts custom-made to match. That may be the best way... but for now It's less clearly defined. This falls into the category of "un-necessary repairs" so I'll have to wait a bit, but it would be nice to save on some shipping if I can. I also have to get some shifter bushings and a few other odds & ends.
Tomorrow I may try to pull the transmission. We'll see.
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