GM 6.2 & 6.5 Liter Diesel Engines: How to Rebuild Kershaw John
Finally, a rebuild and performance guide for GM 6.2 and 6.5L diesel enginesIn the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was considerable pressure on the Detroit automakers to increase the fuel efficiency…
Specifikacia GM 6.2 & 6.5 Liter Diesel Engines: How to Rebuild Kershaw John
Finally, a rebuild and performance guide for GM 6.2 and 6.5L diesel enginesIn the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was considerable pressure on the Detroit automakers to increase the fuel efficiency for their automotive and light-truck lines. While efficient electronic engine controls and computer-controlled gas engine technology was still in the developmental stages, the efficiency of diesel engines was already well documented during this time period. As a result, General Motors added diesel engine options to its car and truck lines in an attempt to combat high gas prices and increase fuel efficiency.The first mass-produced V-8 diesel engines of the era, the 5.7L variants, appeared in several General Motors passenger-car models beginning in 1978 and are often referred to as the Oldsmobile Diesels because of the number of Oldsmobile cars equipped with this option. This