Congratulations on your new truck. I have a 97 crew cab k3500 srw 6.5 TD. Really like it and enjoy wrenching on it. I agree with you on maintaining and restoring older trucks. I agree with others on the oil line upgrade, relocating pmd, lift pump upgrade, lift pump wiring upgrade definitely necessary. FTB mod, intercooler, 4" exhaust and better turbo help a lot. Enjoyed the video.
Looking nice. These are the most reasonably priced trucks in the diesel game. Get them while you can. My 4x4 suburban was in the tranny shop this year, and they were getting a lot of guys wanting to buy it.
I ended up paying $6,000 for my 98 K3500 6.5 turbo. Try buying a 4x4 Cummins or powerstroke(God forbid, an LBZ Duramax) with 113,000 original miles for less than $15,000 lol
Nice truck I just got a 95 6.5TD 4x4 for 2000.00 im just learning about the 6.5. I have a 05 Cummins that I've been building but like you I need a good dependable work truck. Keep the videos coming. A++++
Thanks for watching and commenting Steven. And congrats on your 95. I really feel that these trucks are hidden gems. Not crazy power but they work when you want them to work. The" turtle" or the "little train that could" metaphor works good on these. Take care.
I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel... I'm like minded in alot of ways just younger (hell your 6.5 is older than I am). I've come to realize already that the newest and biggest doesnt exactly mean it's the best... I've got a 2006 F250 with a 6.0 I'm restoring for the same reason you have the chevy and with any luck I'll be buying my 6.5 suburban back now that I'm in a little bit better place in life to afford the project and have a loving wife that puts up with my projects lol I've got 6 going right now unfortunately
Awesome, thanks for watching and commenting. I agree on the newest and best comment. Take a look at my 6.0 videos as I am getting ready to start upgrading it in 2020. Thanks again for watching!!!
Leonard, I think you would be pleased with the fuel economy gains. Like I say in my videos, get up and go is not as good as the 454 but fuel mileage, dependability and possible performance mods, I think it's definitely worth looking into if you tow. If you end up doing, let me know how you like it.
Exactly, in fact I was going to play a portion of that movie in one of my videos but the trademark police got me. Great scene, a little far fetched in my opinion but that exact scene made me want a dually Chevy!!!. Thanks for watching.
Hate to be a broken record but use Amsoil transmission fluid. It's practically a rebuilt kit, making it shift right and stops leaks(all Amsoil lubes stop leaks). Check it out on their website.
I have a 1998 K1500 6.5l With 3” blocks in the back and the stock keys cranked all the way I am running 305 70/r16 with no rubbing and room for bigger.
Enthuzst28 Thank you for the compliment. I am a newbie to this and trying to figure things out as a I go. Stay tuned for better quality videos and thanks again for the kind words.
Great video! Since your doing alot of towing with it I strongly recommend the Leroy diesel upgraded oil cooler lines turbo drain and upgraded lift pump. The old oil cooler lines tend to leak and blow off the fittings. The factory turbo drain is also kind of a stupid design and they tend to leak as well. From factory lift pumps don't put out enough PSI to keep the injection pump happy so his lift pump supplies a little bit more fuel to keep it happy. Also are you older duraMax fan keeps them really cool. And a cold air intake and 4 inch diamond eye exhaust wakes them up a bit and you get better EGTs and MPG. 6.5s get a bad rap but they are actually great engines I have a 2000 k2500 W/T and a 1996 c2500 W/T they are great trucks!
Trucks of the Midwest Thanks for all the info. I have heard of some If those and yes, those along with some of your newer suggestions are definitely in the plans. Thanks again!!
You forgot one very important thing. Get the 97 cooling upgrade. Its a dual t stat and from a 90 gpm water pump to a 130 gpm water pump. And check out heath diesel they are wisses when it comes to the 6.5 td. With my 6.5 i had they helped me out a ton. And good you got a 93 no electronic injector pump
Hello sir ! A question for you .... I jacked up the rear of my 95 6.5 truck to check stuck brakes . I started it and put it gear and it shut off and wont re start . Any ideas ??
@@SimplybEpic Possibly . It was over half full . Im thinking my tank is not venting . I took cap loose and it had so much pressure in it the cap almost hit me in the face . Lines were empty clear to the injectors after I looked into it
I’m 19 I bought my first truck just like this one really clean but imma use it for work for my fathers hotshot Business and it’s more short in front than back I like the way you lifted the front do you recommend it ?
With the keys did your upper control arms hit the upper bump stops? I put 3 inch blocks and keys,I put my adjustment bolts a little further than stock and hit the bump stops.
mike webb No, Kine are not hitting. I got the 3 inch keys and they are not all the way pushed up by the bolts. I just took them high enough to clear the tires. Probably raised a total of 2 inches or so. Thanks for watching the video!!
Great video does your brush guard touch your bumper I have the same exact brush guard on my truck and I cannot adjust about touching the bumper I was just curious if that's how all they install
Do you know of anyone that has ever had an issue where you start your truck and it gets warmed up and then about you leave it sit for about 20-30 minutes and it won't fire back up
Yep. I had the same issue on Old Bones. There is a coolant temperature sensor right next to the thermostat housing. Next time you get somewhere and it's not starting. Pour some ambient temp water on that sensor and around the thermostat housing. Then, mine would start right up. I changed that temp sensor out 5 times and it never solved it, but a little bit of water and i could get going again. Thanks for watching and hope that helps.
Sorry for the late response on this. I totally agree, if I can't pay for it outright, I don't buy things. Nothing on payments anymore. Why make someone else rich with the interest in my opinion. Thanks for watching.
I have a 1995 GMC K3500 4x4 extended Cab. Mine had 68,238 original miles. I love My truck. You should invest in a Airdog Fuel pump. I did and What a Difference .Is the PMD relocated you should do that too. Soon..
@@freedom-volvo-usa 94 was electronic and it was a bugger year. You had 2 different pumps depends on your model. Heavy duty pump or light duty pump vs 95 up went a heavy duty pump with heavy duty software and heavy duty pump with light duty software. I found that out when dealing with problems with my 94 i had
tractorboy31 i have a 2000 k3500 I have a video on my channel it’s going to need a rebuild the guy I bought it from said he was driving it homeNd it started to blow white smoke solid it’s got 120,000 miles but the coolant system is fine i think te injection pump went out but it might washed out a cylinder
I will stick with the 6.5 in Old Bones but, have been thinking over putting a 5.9 in my H3 Hummer. Still going through the planning phases. Thanks for watching.
Dont run aluminum they warp. The steels are the best ones to get i do alot of towing. Have had 2 sets of aluminum fail went to the steels 3 years ago never had a problem
I'm have newer diesel pickup truck 2022... Duramax.. I also have 1995 diesel 3500 Chevy Silverado. I brought it brand new out the door for $25,000... The newest pickup truck is around $65,000 to highest almost $100,000 ahhhhhh
@@jimmyvelarde6113 I haven't rebuilt it yet. I bought a 98 3/4t 4wd just like my 93 but the bed is beat up and the driver's door is ruined. I have a 1500 with a good body so I'm going to change everything in the interior and the wiring harnesses and convert the automatic to a manual (god help me, it's going to be a bitch) but have talked to others who have made the same change. I'll change body mounts and rebuild the interior and underhood. I won't lie. It's going to be a bitch of a job but I won't do it halfass. Doing it alone without a barn to do it in is going to be hell. I'll have to repaint it and find another bed since the 98 is beat to hell. I wish we could help each other. It would be less work for the both of us. Doing it indoors would be a great help. Having the money have it done with my instructions would be great. When you're over 70 it won't be fun alone, but I refuse to do it less than perfect. If there's a god,I'll install 2 Peterbilt 379 air ride seats and put the captain's chair front seats in the rear. I have to do it so my 80 lb pittie will be comfortable. He's old like me and deserves a comfortable seat. I have to make it nice for him. We're both old and need some pampering 😊😊
@@jimmyvelarde6113 it's a shame Edelbrock sold their shock division. The Performer IAS shocks were better than electronic shocks. I have no idea how I'll get that sort of handling again. Please let me know if you find anything comparable......seriously.
lol real simple he says.. lol i just had to pull my control arms completely off and cut the crossmember free from inside the frame because the torsion bar was stuck in the keys... talk about a MOFO... one guy claims to cut ur keys to relieve the pressure, dont do that just heat and beat
Kenny, thanks for watching and commenting. I agree the stock keys can take your truck up but in looking at the keys side by side, the lift keys allow for about 1 to 2 more inches of height adjustment before topping out on the frame above. But, by all means, you can crank up the stock ones and get some lift out of it. Take care.
ThunderAppeal, gas mileage is not as good as I had heard it would be. I typically get 12-13 around town and then about the same on the highway. One of the things the 6.5 is known for is good gas mileage. Just not in my case I guess. I have 3 6.5 diesel's and they all get around 13ish. I had a suburban last year that got around 16. Hope that helps and thanks for watching and commenting.
Very refreshing to hear "take care, God bless" thank you and God bless you too
Congratulations on your new truck. I have a 97 crew cab k3500 srw 6.5 TD. Really like it and enjoy wrenching on it. I agree with you on maintaining and restoring older trucks. I agree with others on the oil line upgrade, relocating pmd, lift pump upgrade, lift pump wiring upgrade definitely necessary. FTB mod, intercooler, 4" exhaust and better turbo help a lot.
Enjoyed the video.
Looking nice. These are the most reasonably priced trucks in the diesel game. Get them while you can. My 4x4 suburban was in the tranny shop this year, and they were getting a lot of guys wanting to buy it.
RichieTNY I agree. Yes there are more powerful engine types out there, but for the money and all around performance it’s hard to beat.
I ended up paying $6,000 for my 98 K3500 6.5 turbo. Try buying a 4x4 Cummins or powerstroke(God forbid, an LBZ Duramax) with 113,000 original miles for less than $15,000 lol
I just found your channel, I love the 6.5L content! New subscriber!!!
Man, I'm super happy to have found your channel. I love the 6.5!
Nice truck I just got a 95 6.5TD 4x4 for 2000.00 im just learning about the 6.5. I have a 05 Cummins that I've been building but like you I need a good dependable work truck. Keep the videos coming. A++++
Thanks for watching and commenting Steven. And congrats on your 95. I really feel that these trucks are hidden gems. Not crazy power but they work when you want them to work. The" turtle" or the "little train that could" metaphor works good on these. Take care.
I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel... I'm like minded in alot of ways just younger (hell your 6.5 is older than I am). I've come to realize already that the newest and biggest doesnt exactly mean it's the best... I've got a 2006 F250 with a 6.0 I'm restoring for the same reason you have the chevy and with any luck I'll be buying my 6.5 suburban back now that I'm in a little bit better place in life to afford the project and have a loving wife that puts up with my projects lol I've got 6 going right now unfortunately
Awesome, thanks for watching and commenting. I agree on the newest and best comment. Take a look at my 6.0 videos as I am getting ready to start upgrading it in 2020. Thanks again for watching!!!
Great video man, thanks for some inspiration for my 95 k3500 454 dually
Glad I could help
I’m honestly considering doing a 6.5 swap on my 94 suburban. I like my 454, but I just want better fuel economy.
Leonard, I think you would be pleased with the fuel economy gains. Like I say in my videos, get up and go is not as good as the 454 but fuel mileage, dependability and possible performance mods, I think it's definitely worth looking into if you tow. If you end up doing, let me know how you like it.
Tune the 454.
@@shadowopsairman1583 good luck trying to tune a 454 to get 20 mpg
It looks like the truck Mel Gibson drove in Lethal Weapon 2 when he was pulling a house off its foundation. Your truck is clean. I like it
Exactly, in fact I was going to play a portion of that movie in one of my videos but the trademark police got me. Great scene, a little far fetched in my opinion but that exact scene made me want a dually Chevy!!!. Thanks for watching.
@@SimplybEpic Same here but I was poor when that movie came out.
Hate to be a broken record but use Amsoil transmission fluid. It's practically a rebuilt kit, making it shift right and stops leaks(all Amsoil lubes stop leaks). Check it out on their website.
we have a 4wd 4dr dually 454 w/ manual but it does not have the 4x4 stickers and it is stock :)
Nice truck, keep the videos coming.
Thanks. Will do. Other video will upload in the next 5 days. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
Love the sound of the old 6.5, unique
Detroit Diesel 6.2/6.5, Duramax 6...
I have a 1998 K1500 6.5l With 3” blocks in the back and the stock keys cranked all the way I am running 305 70/r16 with no rubbing and room for bigger.
Thanks for the videos, subbed immediately. Buying '96 crew cab dually with the 6.5 tomorrow, will be doing the same bulletproofing you're doing.
Nice. You will love the new truck. Thanks for watching.
@@SimplybEpic Ahhhhh it fell through, rear main seal was puking oil and I walked away. The search continues. Thanks again for your videos.
This is the best channel on TH-cam
Enthuzst28 Thank you for the compliment. I am a newbie to this and trying to figure things out as a I go. Stay tuned for better quality videos and thanks again for the kind words.
I paid 1000 dollars for mine and it has a work bed I love it
Great video! Since your doing alot of towing with it I strongly recommend the Leroy diesel upgraded oil cooler lines turbo drain and upgraded lift pump. The old oil cooler lines tend to leak and blow off the fittings. The factory turbo drain is also kind of a stupid design and they tend to leak as well. From factory lift pumps don't put out enough PSI to keep the injection pump happy so his lift pump supplies a little bit more fuel to keep it happy. Also are you older duraMax fan keeps them really cool. And a cold air intake and 4 inch diamond eye exhaust wakes them up a bit and you get better EGTs and MPG. 6.5s get a bad rap but they are actually great engines I have a 2000 k2500 W/T and a 1996 c2500 W/T they are great trucks!
Trucks of the Midwest Thanks for all the info. I have heard of some
If those and yes, those along with some of your newer suggestions are definitely in the plans. Thanks again!!
@@SimplybEpic You got a beautiful truck. Can't wait to see more videos
You forgot one very important thing. Get the 97 cooling upgrade. Its a dual t stat and from a 90 gpm water pump to a 130 gpm water pump. And check out heath diesel they are wisses when it comes to the 6.5 td. With my 6.5 i had they helped me out a ton. And good you got a 93 no electronic injector pump
Bud I’m with you been looking for one of those fuel sipping trucks I have the duramax but would love a 6.2 or a 6.5 for a daily driver
Great sub for my 6.5
i have a 99 2500 burb 285 tires. rarely rubs. no lift
One I’m looking at is a 1993 Chevy 3500 crew cab auto 2wd 6.5 turbo diesel
I've had a brand new Duramax a few powerstrokes but I've always wanted a nice clean 6.5
Thanks for watching and commenting Trenton!!
@Marshall Davis I don't mind the Cummins engine I just don't like the shipping crate that it comes in being the ram truck lol.
truck looks great!
Thanks 👍
Make sure you change out the speedo computer thats flashed to match your tire size for proper shift points when its an automatic transmission
Shout out from mwc
Check the engine speed sensor (right behind the fuel filter}
Joseph, will do. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love the truck, love my 87 V20 4x4 6.2 Suburban as well. Looking for a similar K30 4x4 Dually now. Live the M6? In the shop too!
Nice 👍. Thanks for watching. Sorry so late on the response.
Wished I could find a nice one for 4 k
Yep, I knew I had to jump on. I did not realize how nice it really was until seeing it in person. Thanks for watching.
Hello sir ! A question for you .... I jacked up the rear of my 95 6.5 truck to check stuck brakes . I started it and put it gear and it shut off and wont re start . Any ideas ??
You may have gotten air in the fuel lines. How full was the tank when you raised it?
@@SimplybEpic Possibly . It was over half full . Im thinking my tank is not venting . I took cap loose and it had so much pressure in it the cap almost hit me in the face . Lines were empty clear to the injectors after I looked into it
I’m 19 I bought my first truck just like this one really clean but imma use it for work for my fathers hotshot Business and it’s more short in front than back I like the way you lifted the front do you recommend it ?
Yes, very easy to do and still rides great. I say go for it. Thanks for watching.
I'm gonna subscribe just for this project lol. I'm buying a 94 GMC Sierra 3500 same motor for 2200 so I wanna see what you do for ideas
Did the transmission input sensor solve the issue?
I’ve got the same exact problem on my 94 Ford.
Try the throttle position sensor. That seemed to solve my issues.
@@SimplybEpic Yes I did replace both the throttle position sensor and the speed sensor on the pumpkin but that actually didn’t solve the problem.
im considering a 6.5 swap on my 92 7500 Kodiak its got a 366 TBI in it.
Would be a good swap. Probably a little better performance and more low end torque. Good luck with it and thanks for watching.
With the keys did your upper control arms hit the upper bump stops? I put 3 inch blocks and keys,I put my adjustment bolts a little further than stock and hit the bump stops.
mike webb No, Kine are not hitting. I got the 3 inch keys and they are not all the way pushed up by the bolts. I just took them high enough to clear the tires. Probably raised a total of 2 inches or so. Thanks for watching the video!!
sweet truck
Thanks. Yes it is a great truck. New videos coming in the next month. Thanks for watching.
Great video does your brush guard touch your bumper I have the same exact brush guard on my truck and I cannot adjust about touching the bumper I was just curious if that's how all they install
Do you know of anyone that has ever had an issue where you start your truck and it gets warmed up and then about you leave it sit for about 20-30 minutes and it won't fire back up
Yep. I had the same issue on Old Bones. There is a coolant temperature sensor right next to the thermostat housing. Next time you get somewhere and it's not starting. Pour some ambient temp water on that sensor and around the thermostat housing. Then, mine would start right up. I changed that temp sensor out 5 times and it never solved it, but a little bit of water and i could get going again. Thanks for watching and hope that helps.
When I was your age I developed a new view on life. If I couldn't open my wallet and pay for it, I didn't buy it. Goes double for vehicles.
Sorry for the late response on this. I totally agree, if I can't pay for it outright, I don't buy things. Nothing on payments anymore. Why make someone else rich with the interest in my opinion. Thanks for watching.
Amen.
great video!
I like your salutation, God bless! 🙏
Thank you!. Yours Also. He is the reason for everything. God Bless.
I have a 1995 GMC K3500 4x4 extended Cab. Mine had 68,238 original miles. I love My truck. You should invest in a Airdog Fuel pump. I did and What a Difference .Is the PMD relocated you should do that too. Soon..
thomas bailey I thought 93-94 was mechanical injection no pmd
1993 was the only year for the turbo mechanical injected 6.5 diesel. It's very rare to find one that's four wheel drive
@@chrisorbics i had a 93 k2500
@@freedom-volvo-usa 94 was electronic and it was a bugger year. You had 2 different pumps depends on your model. Heavy duty pump or light duty pump vs 95 up went a heavy duty pump with heavy duty software and heavy duty pump with light duty software. I found that out when dealing with problems with my 94 i had
tractorboy31 i have a 2000 k3500 I have a video on my channel it’s going to need a rebuild the guy I bought it from said he was driving it homeNd it started to blow white smoke solid it’s got 120,000 miles but the coolant system is fine i think te injection pump went out but it might washed out a cylinder
You should do a Cummins swap better fuel mileage more power and the 4l80 is a good transmission
I will stick with the 6.5 in Old Bones but, have been thinking over putting a 5.9 in my H3 Hummer. Still going through the planning phases. Thanks for watching.
I have yet to see a Cummins go over 25 mpg. I have seen a 6.5 do it even with an automatic.
Nice video man! What part of Oklahoma you from hoss?
Just north of OKC. You?
Epic Cars Just West of OKC man.
Damn just payed 4200 for a 6.5 Z71 with 190000😬🤦♂️oh well money pits require money I suppose
I disagree with your opinion on leveling out a K3500.... It is meant to not be leveled... It was built to tow. :[
Dont run aluminum they warp. The steels are the best ones to get i do alot of towing. Have had 2 sets of aluminum fail went to the steels 3 years ago never had a problem
Mpg
I'm have newer diesel pickup truck 2022... Duramax.. I also have 1995 diesel 3500 Chevy Silverado. I brought it brand new out the door for $25,000... The newest pickup truck is around $65,000 to highest almost $100,000 ahhhhhh
6.5 and powerful doesn't really go together.
Mileage is ok.....but mileage is always going to be ok if you go 65mph
Use the 265/75/16 and not the 85.
Where did you buy all of your parts i have a 93 chevy k3500 dually 4 by 4 automatic gas i need parts trying to restore everything back to original
@@jimmyvelarde6113 I haven't rebuilt it yet. I bought a 98 3/4t 4wd just like my 93 but the bed is beat up and the driver's door is ruined.
I have a 1500 with a good body so I'm going to change everything in the interior and the wiring harnesses and convert the automatic to a manual (god help me, it's going to be a bitch) but have talked to others who have made the same change.
I'll change body mounts and rebuild the interior and underhood.
I won't lie. It's going to be a bitch of a job but I won't do it halfass.
Doing it alone without a barn to do it in is going to be hell. I'll have to repaint it and find another bed since the 98 is beat to hell.
I wish we could help each other. It would be less work for the both of us.
Doing it indoors would be a great help. Having the money have it done with my instructions would be great.
When you're over 70 it won't be fun alone, but I refuse to do it less than perfect. If there's a god,I'll install 2 Peterbilt 379 air ride seats and put the captain's chair front seats in the rear.
I have to do it so my 80 lb pittie will be comfortable. He's old like me and deserves a comfortable seat. I have to make it nice for him. We're both old and need some pampering 😊😊
@@jimmyvelarde6113 it's a shame Edelbrock sold their shock division. The Performer IAS shocks were better than electronic shocks. I have no idea how I'll get that sort of handling again. Please let me know if you find anything comparable......seriously.
lol real simple he says.. lol i just had to pull my control arms completely off and cut the crossmember free from inside the frame because the torsion bar was stuck in the keys... talk about a MOFO... one guy claims to cut ur keys to relieve the pressure, dont do that just heat and beat
Guys, do not SKRIMP on this stuff lmao I’ve been skimping out on using the made up word “SKRIMP”
Funny. Thanks for watching.
New torsion keys are pointless and a waste of money. Stock keys will go up as high as you can go
Kenny, thanks for watching and commenting. I agree the stock keys can take your truck up but in looking at the keys side by side, the lift keys allow for about 1 to 2 more inches of height adjustment before topping out on the frame above. But, by all means, you can crank up the stock ones and get some lift out of it. Take care.
Agreed. Anyone who thinks they might need them should look under their truck first and see how much adjustment is available from the factory.
You can go high enough with stock keys that your CV angles are trash and will tear up CV shafts way quicker then you want to replace them
For the best info on the 6.2/6.5 engine, check out this free forum- thetruckstop.us
Enjoy your ride!
"Uh" x1000
Yep, trying to work on that. Thanks for watching!!
Better upgrade the engine cuz it's a turd
How is fuel economy?
Around town and on the highway.
ThunderAppeal, gas mileage is not as good as I had heard it would be. I typically get 12-13 around town and then about the same on the highway. One of the things the 6.5 is known for is good gas mileage. Just not in my case I guess. I have 3 6.5 diesel's and they all get around 13ish. I had a suburban last year that got around 16. Hope that helps and thanks for watching and commenting.