[AT] OT - GM 8.2L Diesel

[Michael P. Maynard]

The biggest problem with the 6.2 liter engine was people would overheat it.
That causes a lot of trouble with them.  The tranny problem you had might
have been because (I am guessing here) it was a half tone, which would most
likely have been an overdrive (700R4) with 3.08 gears.  VERY bad setup.
Would overheat the tranny in a heartbeat if it was towing something and that
would toast em fast.

I have an 86 Military Blazer with the 6.2 in it, and I love it.  If properly
cared for, they are a wonderful engine.

Mike

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most people that would know anything would   think a   6.2L in a  7000
series 
 would not be a wise idea in the first place  --- its not big enough  
horsepower for a big truck.
 
I  had an 82-- 6.2L  ( yes one of the first )  I was not the  first ower--  
and not the last
 
it has well over 250,000 miles   NO  head problems   at  ALL!   it was in a 
4wheel drive  that we used to   pull trailers   around  with show tractors
and 
 wagons  and such.
we took out 7 transmissions  ( the original owner had not used it  hard)  
so  I would have to say I dont have any problems with  the 6.2L 
 
I also drove one  in  a   Postal van for the us postal  service  in a  
40series van it lacked power if it was loaded but   the service records were
clear 
on it as well.
 
 

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