AudieMurphy said:
Ive given up on the CUCV idea... So, for a civilian Blazer, what years were the 6.2L installed?
Is there any particular year that:
1) Was better than others
2) Was worse than others
Also, since Im a diesel noob, is there anything I should be looking for in particular??
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
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The 6.2 started in '82; the Olds-ish 350 diesel was vaguely available before that, but I think only in pickups, not Blazers, and we don't talk about that abomination anyway. I believe the diesel was available through 1990 or 91.
There are two styles of intakes, so-called C and J codes (for the VIN digit used.) The CUCV's have the J-code; I don't know what the difference is -- emissions, maybe?
The one thing I'd be nervous about is the early 700R4's, which are known to be weak; later units, or early ones that have been rebuilt properly, are alleged to be fine. I only have TH350's and 400's so I can't speak to 700's from personal experience. I'd be shooting for as late a model truck as you can, as it's most likely to be in nice shape and have a decent tranny.
Other than that, the Blazers didn't change much in those years (diesels didn't, obviously gassers got EFI in '87) ... and I am not aware of the 6.2 changing any. I don't believe the 6.5 was ever available in this body style as it came in the early or mid-90's.
I'm sure others will chime in.
Oh, both sizes of fuel tanks are available; my CUCV has the 24-ish gallon
... so if you can, get the biggun (31ish gallon.) No reason to cut yourself short on range when you get decent fuel economy
-- A
