[Gmecm] TPS for diesel

[Jason M.]

The 5.7 diesel is based on the 5.7 oldsmobile gas engine.  From what I read 
the only real problem was with the fuel system, no water trap or drain in 
the tank, poor filtration etc.  Usual failure mode was trash getting into 
the pump or injectors and throwing off the timing.  Usually resulting in a 
blown head gasket.

The block is excellent for a drag engine.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Sauman" <donsauman at cythera.net>
To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Gmecm] TPS for diesel


> Thanks for the link.
> Its a very tight fit in an SJ too.
> I understand that the 5.7 was not built for Chev and wonder what bell 
> housing pattern it has. Oldsmobile I think. The 5.7 does not have a good 
> reputation here but I believe the problems were ironed out by the end of 
> its life.
>
> Don
>
> burntkat at sc.rr.com wrote:
>
>>try gm-diesel.com there's a lot of folks there who have done the very 
>>thing.
>>
>>I'm soon to be putting a 5.7 diesel in my S10 and my 90 XJ. Will keep an 
>>eye out for your progress. I'd like to go with the 6.2, but there's just 
>>not enough room!
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Don Sauman <donsauman at cythera.net>
>>Date: Monday, December 19, 2005 10:27 pm
>>Subject: [Gmecm] TPS for diesel
>>
>>
>>>Guys
>>>
>>>I am installing (shoehorning) a GM 6.2 lt Diesel into my 1983 Jeep wagon. 
>>>As I am using an MT1 (4L80E) autotrans, I need to locate a TPS, slotted 
>>>mounting plates, shaft attachments, and connector with some leads, to go 
>>>on the end of the Stanadyne Rossa Master DB2 injection pump.
>>>
>>>If anyone has these items available, I would like to hear from you.
>>>
>>>Items like that are difficult to get here in Australia. Also some GM 
>>>Suppliers will not ship overseas.
>>>
>>>I can direct email a small image of the parts if needed.
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Don
>>>
>>>-- 
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>>>
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>
> Documentary Photography and Video
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>
> 35 Asteroid Way
> Carlisle 6101
> Western Australia
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> F: 08 9361 0581
> M: 0413 746 695
>
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