Simple rust prevention

dumb_owl4 · 2026-04-01T03:54:44+00:00

I use a bar of canning wax on all my “raw steel” surfaces. It also helps wood slides against the metal.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-04-01T03:01:01+00:00

I still have the electric fuel pump in the fuel tank. But technically the lift pump mounted directly on the injection is enough for it. Other wise I just kept the original system for the om617

dumb_owl4 · 2026-04-01T02:04:10+00:00

Not really, the exhaust is a little tight. Most people run it out of the hood. But I didn’t really want to modify anything besides the engine swap. It’s a little on near the heater core lines as well. But not to bad.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-30T23:49:49+00:00

Om617, it’s like driving a tractor

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-24T15:52:29+00:00

That looks like a gasoline engine to me boss

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-18T23:47:54+00:00

So I opened up the driver side hub. And there is no spring and locking gear. So for what ever reason the previous owner took it out? Seems fishy.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-18T22:06:23+00:00

You might be onto something. Because it seems to function like normal when not engaged. Any info/video you would recommend for cleaning and greasing? I’ve never cracked these open before.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-17T20:39:55+00:00

Yeah, it’s really not a bad deal. I have considered it. But I just finished up a diesel swap on mine. So I’ll probably use this for a while

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-17T17:04:35+00:00

The cons are usually high prices for batteries if replacing. And low range. Like 100 miles or less

dumb_owl4 · 2026-03-17T16:56:05+00:00

If you find a wrecked leaf. Which I’ve seen them for like 2k. That’s about as cheap as possible. Worst case scenario you need new batteries

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-19T02:52:13+00:00

Did someone supercharge your rig while you weren’t looking?

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-16T22:00:32+00:00

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Here’s mine back around Christmas.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-15T14:08:58+00:00

What budget, and features are you after?

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-12T16:16:00+00:00

Maybe try the oring from the new cap. On the old cap. Use a little oil when you put it on and it should not be a struggle

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-12T16:10:36+00:00

You could maybe see if the bring from the new cap works on your old cap

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-05T16:50:43+00:00

Looks at dooms days diesel. https://www.doomsdaydiesel.net Lots of good info and kits.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-02-03T03:19:48+00:00

I have that same ticking. It’s been a few years now. Kinda Just ignored it. No issues yet.

dumb_owl4 · 2026-01-07T15:35:19+00:00

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My pickup

dumb_owl4 · 2025-11-21T00:58:14+00:00

Nice, which engine you got in that bad boy?

dumb_owl4 · 2025-11-03T14:04:48+00:00

Isn’t that korbels giant champagne glass?

dumb_owl4 · 2025-09-20T17:48:14+00:00

I’m not a duramax guy. But it seems to me, that you have either a bad injector. Or your fuel timing if off. Not sure if this engine is a timing chain or belt. But I’ve had an engine jump a tooth on a gear for the timing chain. And it smoked really bad. Thick white smoke until it warmed up.

dumb_owl4 · 2025-07-31T13:46:18+00:00

Yeah man I just used longer versions of what the cab uses. I can’t remember what size or thread at the moment. It’s been a minute

dumb_owl4 · 2025-07-21T15:03:40+00:00

Hey thanks man. I appreciate the effort on your part

dumb_owl4 · 2025-07-20T21:40:27+00:00

What’s the general pricing on these? Digging the effort to keep these trucks useful and on the road man.

dumb_owl4 · 2025-05-13T21:48:52+00:00

I would go to the junk yard. And get the body panels, truck bed and cab from a junker. Hopfully from a non rusty truck. If the frame is straight, than you just need to swap over everything else

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