They are a lot better than the "old" diesels that GM built in the late 70's
and early 80's (the converted gas motors), but they are not quite as good
as the newer 6.5L series diesels. The military has a LOT of these motors
in everything from pickups, Suburbans, and Blazers, to the Hummers. They
aren't overly powerful, but if you maintain them (oil, oil filter, fuel
filter, etc.) they will run forever. One of the "shop trucks" that we had
when I was in the Air Force had over 400,000 miles on the clock and still
got about 18 MPG (2-Wheel Drive C-3500 6-Pak, long bed). I have heard a few
"horror" stories about these, but I don't know what the details of these
stories are. I guess what it boils down to is that I wouldn't be afraid to
buy one if it looked like it had been maintained. Just my .02$ worth. ;^)
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> From: Michael Snow <mwsnow@home.com>
> To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [oletrucks] Truck Buying Advice
> Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 7:01 AM
>
> This is a bit off-topic, but I know a lot of you have newtrucks
> too.
>
> I have decided that my '53 is going to have a stablemate. I need
> something that will tow my '53 and haul a slide-in camper. I am
> seriously considering purchasing a military surplus M1008 CUCV.
> These are bare-bones '82-'85 K3500 diesels with 28v starting
> system. I have very limited experience with diesel maintenance
> but want to keep the truck alive without the aid of a
> "professional" mechanic. If anyone has personal experience with
> the 6.2 liter diesel, I would appreciate any and all comments.
>
> Mike Snow
> 1953 3100
> mwsnow@home.com
>
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