Section 6A7 · Pages 473–510 (38 pages)

6.2 Liter Diesel Engine

From the 1987 Chevrolet Light Duty Truck Unit Repair Manual

Bench overhaul of the GM 6.2L diesel, a naturally aspirated 90-degree V8 with indirect combustion chambers, thrust at the center main bearing, roller lifters and spindle-mounted rocker arms. Disassembly covers the vacuum pump or oil pump drive, intake manifold, injection lines and nozzles, glow plugs, exhaust manifolds, water crossover, heads, lifters, water pump, damper, injection pump, front cover, timing chain, camshaft, oil pan and pump, pistons and crankshaft. Inspection takes in the block and bores, timing gears, valve train, heads, glow plugs, nozzles, lines and injection pump; assembly includes injection pump installation and engine set-up and testing.