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Title: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 09, 2009, 11:09:04 pm: I picked up a 1985 Chevy K5 4x4 Blazer this weeked. The paint job was not a key selling point, but I did get a 87 Donor with running 350TBI/700R4.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_Camo.jpg)
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Blazin on March 09, 2009, 11:47:12 pm: K5s RULE!!!!! :D
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: BlueCollarRon on March 10, 2009, 04:02:07 am: Man thats really cool, how much if you dont mind me askin.. was it army surplus?
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on March 10, 2009, 05:04:28 am: Quote
was it army surplus?

That's a regular K5 not a military blazer.

Sweet! What's your plans?
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 10, 2009, 09:20:21 am: Good score.
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: ccz145a on March 10, 2009, 01:45:28 pm: Suhweet! I like it.

Someone might draw a bead on you driving on 20th street, though. ;D

You going to turn it into a convertable?
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 10, 2009, 02:34:37 pm: I got 2 trucks that will run for $1800. The other one is a northern rust bucket but it will run. I could push the body off the frame.
Plans are to fix the spongy brakes and probably rebuild or replace the carb immediately.

Plans are to convert it to a fulltop with a new window frame and fulltop I am getting. I am also really wanting to get a 6.2L Diesel to convert it.
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Post by: oldyeller on March 10, 2009, 04:56:15 pm: Sounds to me like you got a great deal.
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Post by: 82ChebySWB on March 10, 2009, 07:46:57 pm: I LOVE K5's..... I owned a '75 K5 when I was in my late teens. '75 was the last year for the full convertible top.....dang I miss it....sniff
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Post by: bfofish on March 11, 2009, 12:47:36 pm: Nice find. 8)
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Post by: bigblock73 on March 11, 2009, 01:11:07 pm: I still don't see a Blazer Chris...where is it? :D
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: FresnoK5er on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 pm: Like the addition!!! What are the plans for it? or are you just going to use it as is?
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: oldwhity on March 11, 2009, 01:29:09 pm: Quote from: bigblock73 on March 11, 2009, 01:11:07 pm
I still don't see a Blazer Chris...where is it? :D
Good one! I use that a lot when walking through Bass Pros hunting section. lol
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 11, 2009, 03:09:57 pm: Quote from: FresnoK5er on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 pm
Like the addition!!! What are the plans for it? or are you just going to use it as is?

See above, fix it to be reliable and do a fulltop conversion on it.

Quote from: bigblock73 on March 11, 2009, 01:11:07 pm
I still don't see a Blazer Chris...where is it? :D

Hater :D
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: ccz145a on March 11, 2009, 03:36:11 pm: Yep, need to update the pattern to MossyOak Breakup
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: DnStClr on March 12, 2009, 08:26:41 am: If it was me I would put a 6.5 diesel in it. Glad to see you're gonna be one of us oil burner freaks.. ;D
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: 80stepsideguy on March 12, 2009, 12:36:33 pm: Chris,
great score man, the deals are out there people.I would but i got to much time invested into the 80 to get another project at this time. Maybe once the truck is in paint and running. ;D

thanks
pat
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 12, 2009, 06:00:53 pm: Yeah, I am looking for either a 6.2L or 6.5L, so either would do....
Title: Re: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on April 20, 2009, 04:40:19 pm: FYI, I just picked up the CUCV 6.2L diesel for this along with the complete wiring harness. I also ordered the floor pans for it and the Jimmy.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on June 13, 2009, 10:06:43 am: Saturday, March 15th, 2009: pulled the front seats and carpet out to access the rust damage
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/blazer_drvflr.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/blazer_drvrrflr.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/blazer_passflr.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/blazer_passflr2.jpg)

Saturday, June 6th, 2009: replaced the rear window track rollers, gutted the complete interior to find all the rusted area. Found out the rear power motor only works going down now....

Sunday, June 7th, 2009: In talks with acquiring a used banks turbo kit. Waiting for the total for shipping.

Friday, June 12th, 2009:Picked up a power window motor and replaced it only to find the battery completely DEAD so it is on charge now.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on June 25, 2009, 12:51:14 pm: Saturday June 13th, 2009: Battery charged and new motor still only goes down not up. had to manually roll it up for troubleshooting later.

Saturday June 22nd, 2009: Sent payment for the Banks Sidewinder kit.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 29, 2010, 03:39:46 pm: Got back on this during Thanksgiving vacation after a long hiatus

Friday, Nov 26th, 2010:Started pulling parts to get the 350 out, pulled the A/C, Power Steering, wiring, hoses and radiator.
Saturday, Nov 27th, 2010:removed the exhaust, trans inspection plate, braces, and t-case brace and torque converter bolts.
Sunday, Nov 28th, 2010:Supported the trans, disconnected the supply/return fuel hoses, pulled out the hoist and found it wouldn't go up high enough, so I pulled the valve cores out to get the motor free. As of last night the 350 is out.
Monday, Nov 29th, 2010:Sourcing a new converter, 12V starter so I can drop the 6.2L in. Hope to get it cleaned up and see if it needs new gaskets this week/weekend.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: BlueCollarRon on December 03, 2010, 01:55:02 am: right on 6.2 with a turbo.. last one I seen they had to notch the frame. wheres the pictures?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 13, 2010, 12:09:17 am: Thursday, Dec 2nd, 2010:Got a new diesel converter
Saturday, Dec 11th, 2010:moved the 6.2L to the house and started cleaning it up. Ran out of daylight. Looks like I need to replace at least the valvecover gasket on the passenger side.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 31, 2011, 10:31:18 pm: Sunday, Jan 30th, 2011: Got the 6.2L dropped back in the truck yesterday evening. Still have top 2 bolts in the Trans to bolt up, along with starter.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/62L_installed1.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/62L_installed2.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/62L_installed3.jpg)

Anyone got some tips on retro-ing the wiring harness on this thing. I actually have most of the donor wiring harness but if anyone has done this before I would love some feedback. I hate wiring...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on July 25, 2011, 11:42:00 pm: February 11, 2011: Vile sent me some AC Diesel brackets for the truck to be tolerable in the heat.

Also purchased a drivers side Battery box sometime this summer from GM.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 23, 2011, 08:12:24 pm: Oct 22, 2011: Sometime in the past I put the starter on but neglected putting the engine bolts on. So today I pulled the started BACK off and put the bolts in and then put the starter back on.

I also pulled the Gasser harness out and I am currently verifying that the CUCV harness I got from the 6.2L donor will work with the the 1985 harness. I still need to remove the 24V circuits, but hopefully I can make what I have work with little modifications. So far it looks ok, but I really would like a Civilian harness diagram to compare what I have to.

CUCV on the top above broom handle, Gas below...
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/CUCV_Gas.jpg)

In addition I started figuring out how the AC hooks up. I found how the Brackets Vile sent work, but it appears I need another bracket that goes to the front of the head as mine has the povision for the second alternator. Anyone have pics on this? Vile, do you happen to have the other bracket?

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_bracket1.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_bracket2.jpg)

I am confident that the wide bracket bolts to the intake on the 2 studs pictured, and the lower bracket got to the exhaust, but the front I don't have.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_brkt_loc.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on October 23, 2011, 09:37:41 pm: I know I posted pix of the bracket set up in another thread for someone. It was a while back. I'll see what I can find.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on October 23, 2011, 09:41:23 pm: can't find it. It was scanned out of one of my manuals....
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 23, 2011, 09:52:49 pm: you don't happen to have the other bracket for the front of the head do you?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on October 23, 2011, 09:56:43 pm: If I do it would be in the back of the Mutt. I can look around.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on October 23, 2011, 10:04:34 pm: I wonder if it connects to any of these brackets?

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,16021.60.html
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 26, 2011, 02:28:31 pm: I found some pics of the front bracket and those dont look like them.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 29, 2011, 02:03:28 am: Any Luck Vile?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on October 29, 2011, 10:10:45 am: OK I looked through the factory service manual and scanned the pic. I thought I sent you everything I had but maybe you can highlight what you are missing and I can look through 10 potential places I may have more lol

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/62LAC.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 29, 2011, 06:32:52 pm: Based on your scan and this picture of the front of mine it looks like I am missing the lower piece that bolts to the head, the 2 rear ones are in the previous pics mounted to the compressor, and can be seen here also.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_bracket3.jpg)

This is one picture I found from IH8Mud, it looks different than what you posted. I know there is 2 versions, 84 - down and 85-up, I think what I have is what comes up when you google 911025TG09-090.gif, which is the one shown below from IH8Mud

See if this works:
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=6.2L+diesel+AC+bracket&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1024&bih=673&tbm=isch&tbnid=xA5yXCLaQN_VVM:&imgrefurl=http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php%3Fp%3D4309825&docid=X4FSnQ7K0h3QyM&itg=1&imgurl=http://www.compnine.com/largeimg/911025TG09-090.gif&w=900&h=554&ei=d4usTpj0OZSztwemuqXeDg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=463&sig=108019092267060197944&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=217&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0&tx=50&ty=82

(http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=225586&stc=1&d=1208954889)

(http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=225587&stc=1&d=1208954889)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 31, 2011, 10:53:14 pm: Sunday, Oct 30th, 2011: Spent the afternoon tracing down all the wiring on the CUCV harness, got most of it done.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on November 02, 2011, 09:24:22 am: Still without power up there so I haven't had a chance to look for those other brackets. Remind me later this week and if I have power there I will go hunting.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on November 03, 2011, 01:00:00 am: this is a 82 setup with A6 compressor front main bracket
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 03, 2011, 01:16:23 pm: THAT is the bracket I need. Got a close up pic of that? Look hard to make? Can I get some dimensions?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on November 04, 2011, 12:14:06 am: I'll look this weekend how its made have you done a junkyard search on the web or e:bay
also there is a mount off the exhaust

JM
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 04, 2011, 10:09:52 pm: I have based on images and research all the brackets except that one. None of the yards nearby have these 6.2L's.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: 1MCP7.3/87GMC on November 06, 2011, 12:52:32 am: Any particular reason why to go with a 6.2l vs gas? Is there more power or is it just to have the diesel?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on November 06, 2011, 01:16:57 am: i took a look at the AC brackets and everything is all together can't even get a good pic

looks like your truck came with A4 compressor whats wrong with that set up

from the top the bracket looks like the same one

good luck JM hope this helped out
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 06, 2011, 10:33:10 am: Quote from: 1MCP7.3/87GMC on November 06, 2011, 12:52:32 am
Any particular reason why to go with a 6.2l vs gas? Is there more power or is it just to have the diesel?

Diesel 4x4's can get up to 25mpg as opposed to 17mpg with a gasser.

Junkman. My Blazer came with a 350 that I pulled out, the Diesel I got for it came out of a M1008 Military truck, it never had AC. My truck originally came with a R4 compressor. Vile supplied the A4 Compressor and brackets.

The images I uploaded are from the internet, this is what I currently have as far as brackets.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/62L_installed1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 06, 2011, 10:36:18 am: Saturday, Nov 5th, 2011: Sorted out all the wiring on the Diesel Harness, pulled some connectors from the internal harness and plan to splice them into the existing gasser harness (Water in Fuel circuits)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on November 07, 2011, 12:21:56 am: I found these on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Chevrolet-6-2-Diesel-AC-Bracket-Set-/200662856915?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2eb87034d3

search E bay 1984 Chevrolet 6.2 diesel AC brackets full set $100.00
i don't know how to insert the link or it won't let me
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 07, 2011, 08:17:00 am: Sunday, Nov 6th, 2011: I got all of the wiring in the Diesel harness sorted out and removed what I didn't need from it; secondary Alternator, and assorted wiring, TH400 plug/wiring.
Repaired the Temp sending from the Gasser harness, spliced the long side Alternator to the main circuit wire to match the gasser.
Removed the Water in Fuel light harness from the bulkhead along with the grounding for the Wait Light.

Now I just need to loom it up with the Glow control wiring and mount the Glow relay and the Filter Assembly. AND find a throttle cable and figure out how the 700R4 TV connects and get that for it.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: thirsty on November 07, 2011, 10:28:41 am: A lot of homework goes along with this build, more than just nuts and bolts. Good job on the tedious and unknown stuff Capt.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 07, 2011, 12:14:25 pm: I am trying to document it all just in case there is a next time.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 12, 2011, 11:03:12 am: Friday, Oct 11, 2011: picked up a throttle cable for the truck, traded to a guy that wanted the gasser.
Still looking for a TV cable bracket.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 21, 2011, 01:33:20 pm: Ok, this this is about to to be a Gasser again.. I can't find the TV cable bracket that goes with the Diesel (PN 14038643) and without it I can't drive this thing.
If I can't find it in the next day or so the TBI that came out of the 89 is going into this one..
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 21, 2011, 04:09:10 pm: Jamie from http://www.dieseldepot.com/ called me today and he has the brackets I need to get this thing going.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on November 29, 2011, 12:53:27 am: Quote from: Captkaos on November 21, 2011, 04:09:10 pm
Jamie from http://www.dieseldepot.com/ called me today and he has the brackets I need to get this thing going.

that's good news I'd bet there getting hard to find
also did you ever get your A/C bracket
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 29, 2011, 10:59:49 pm: I thought I was getting an AC mount from Jamie. Everything came today and it is the wrong one. Plus I think I have to get a power steering pump without the reservior.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: heavychevy91 on November 30, 2011, 02:32:04 pm: For the A/C mounts i was at the local pick and pull last Saturday and found a 1990 Suburban with the 6.2 and A/C. Someone had already pulled the trans iirc it had a TH400 though. Ill be going back this Saturday to get the clearance lights and harness if you need anything. I Took a few pic of it and have them on my computer at home if you need.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on December 08, 2011, 12:44:26 am: did pull your parts pan out
power steering pump and remote reservoir that's what's om mine
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 05:40:27 pm: Saturday, Dec 3rd, 2011: After receiving a new open plenum intake, valve cover and fill tube, TV bracket and 85-93 Glow controller, started the disassembly of the topend. Got the intake and valve cover removed. Cleaned it up and installed the new TV bracket, glow controller and then put the valve cover on before it got too dark.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/valvecover.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/topend_off.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/TV_bracket_inst.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/glow_control.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 05:49:21 pm: Saturday, Dec 10th, 2011: put the new intake on with associated parts. Removed the power steering assembly to verify the mounting for the AC pump brackets. Found they didn't work. Need to find a remote reservoir for the existing pump to go with the Hydroboost I am installing.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/intake_on.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/PS_assm_off.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 05:52:14 pm: Sunday, Dec 11th, 2011: Pulled the Vacuum booster assembly off the truck, mocked up the Hydroboost assembly.

Monday, Dec 12th, 2011: Talked to Diesel Depot and he found a truck with the brackets I need. Hopefully will be getting them next weekend.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on December 23, 2011, 11:39:48 pm: FYI when i installed the new style glow plug controller it wouldn't work right on one of the wires i had to put a light bulb in line to change the resistance of the circuit . i used a small marker light on the firewall
just make sure its not a self grounding light two wire type hook it up like a resister
and off the glow plug side of the controller run a wire for you indicator light in the dash
good luck JM
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 24, 2011, 01:08:37 pm: Junkman,
I have all the wiring and plan to put everything in the truck including the lights.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on December 24, 2011, 10:57:56 pm: Captkaos sounds like your good to go

the one that came on my 82 was round and screwed into the head
what year is your wiring harness also do you know what year they started using the new controller

thanks JM and have a Mary Christmas
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: jsetrum on December 29, 2011, 07:51:33 am: Nice build. I love 6.2's. My first truck was a 6.2 that my grandpa bought new so that kind of resonates with me. I currently have an 85 GMC k1500 Wrangler 6.2, and I was just going to throw it out there that if you need reference pics I'll take some of mine of whatever you need. Keep in mind that my truck has been farmer owned all it's life and needs a good restoration but it is at least as far as I know all there.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 30, 2011, 10:15:04 pm: Junkman,
The donor truck for mine was a Military truck, supposedly a 1985 truck, no idea as I didn't confirm. He pulled everything out of it. It was the early 82-84 version you have. I got the harness portion from Diesel Depot along with the new controller. I just need to wire it all in. 85 was the first year for the new updated controller and was used up until 1993.

jsetrum,
Thanks for the offer, I will definitely remember if I need some reference pics.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on January 03, 2012, 12:32:22 am: my controller is gray also. I have a 99 gmc 6.5 work truck it has a controller that looks the same but its black

also nice looking intake the intake i have is a dual plane non EGR on my 94 engine

send more pic's when all the new parts are on JM
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 23, 2012, 09:46:09 pm: Saturday, Dec 31th, 2011: Sawzalled the Exhaust pipes that went to the gas engine off. They were binding against everything.

Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2012: Talked to Diesel Depot about the front head bracket for the compressor along with the compressor manifold and the power steering reservior, they are going to located them and call me back when they get all of it.

Thursday, Jan 19th, 2012: Talked to Diesel Depot and they located all the parts I needed and they were shipping on the following day
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 07, 2012, 06:04:38 pm: Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012 The AC related parts finally showed up from Diesel Depot, thought I was going to get a lot better of a manifold for the pump, that would fit, but oh well...

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_parts.jpg)

Cleaned up the bracket and painted it to keep it from rusting
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_A4Brkt.jpg)

Installed the remote fill Reservior on the Pump (18mm, flat screwdriver), put the new AC bracket on and installed the Power steering setup. The proceeded to put the old AC compressor on the truck. Still need to get studs for the lower mount that goes in the manifold but I have the potential to have AC now. (15mm, 13mm)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/AC_mounted.jpg)

Still need to get a remote hose and finish putting the hydroboost in, but it is nice making some progress again...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 21, 2012, 11:55:21 am: Saturday March 10th, 2012: Got bolts long enough for the lower manifold/AC mount and got the AC compressor mounted finally. Then proceeded to install the Hydroboost system, got it all hooked up to the pump and the power steering reservoir.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/Booster_AC.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: junkman. on April 01, 2012, 03:23:59 pm: Cris looks good can't wait to see it all come together

those brackets would be a pain to build and probable as hard to find
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on April 02, 2012, 05:15:10 pm: Yes they were a pain. The hardest to find was the TV cable bracket though.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on May 21, 2012, 11:35:44 pm: Saturday, April 28th, 2012: Actually did some work to this one. I managed to pull the ESC wiring out from under the dash. I was hoping to get further along with the wiring but lost focus on the LS conversion that was making better progress.

I would love to have it running with the top off though.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 08, 2012, 02:43:08 pm: Saturday, November 24th, 2012: Picked up some new upper and lower radiator hoses for this and ordered a new Diesel Radiator
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 08, 2012, 02:45:21 pm: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012: Picked up the Radiator from the parts store.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 08, 2012, 02:46:44 pm: Saturday, December 2nd, 2012: Went by a friends that has the correct Trans cooler lines and oil cooler lines along with the Diesel Radiator brackets. He is parting his CUCV out and making a buggy. Hope to have those soon.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 26, 2013, 08:50:52 pm: Thursday, February 21st, 2013: Buddy called me and told me that he got the cab off the CUCV truck and I could come by and get what I needed. Headed over to his house and picked up the fan shroud, fan shroud top, upper radiator brackets, Oil cooler hard lines, overflow tank and all the associated bolts. Plan to get the trans lines but he didn't have the engine out, so next time.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_01.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 26, 2013, 09:21:40 pm: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013: Mocked in the radiator and oil cooler lines, to make sure everything was working. Gathered all the other parts necessary (fan, hoses, clamps etc). Then it was time to make a decision on how to proceed with the bent radiator support on the drivers side. Remembered I had a spare at the shop so I proceeded to pull the headlight trim, headlight buckets, grille, turn signals and ran out of daylight.

Sunday, February 24th, 2013: Removed the horns, lower valence, inner support, hood latch, release cable, battery tray and AC condensor and ended up with this:

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_02.jpg)

After loosening the 2 inner fender to cab bolts per side, removing the core support to fender bolts per side (breaking 2 weld in nuts), the 3 inner fender to core support bolts per side and the 2 frame bolts and loosening the upper fender to cowl bolts I had this:

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_03.jpg)

I then retrieved the spare core support and found that I actually had 2, and one had the label for a 6.2L diesel on it, so I chose that one. Unfortunately it had some rust issues. So I decided to do it the hard way and cut out the spot welds from both the wreck core support and the rusted one, straighten out the wreck one and had the body guy who wanted to make a piece weld it in. Now I have a repaired core support.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_04.jpg)

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Took everything home and still have to fix the inner fender that was bent on the Drivers side. Jacked up the truck, removed the tire and pulled the inner fender out of the truck. With a number of whacks with a hammer and re-installation I was able to get it to where I could bolt the inner fender to the core support once I got it back in. Ran out of daylight and had to put everything up without the core support. Hoping it doesn't get cold before I can get it back in.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 04, 2013, 09:50:07 pm: Friday, March 1st, 2013: got a call that the 6.2L diesel trans lines were removed so I went and picked them up.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_11.jpg)

Also took a pic of the 6.2L label on the core support:
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_10.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 04, 2013, 09:52:33 pm: Monday, March 4th, 2013: Got home a little early and decided since the threat of snow was gone and it was warm I would remove the trans lines and swap them out. That didn't last long as it appears I am going to have to lower the trans/transfer case (have to swap out the bent crossmember anyway) to get it out.. I hope.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 20, 2013, 10:55:51 pm: Sunday, March 10th, 2013: Spent a couple hours with a 1/2" crows foot, a bent 1/2" line wrench and a stubby 1/2" wrench and finally got the transmission lines out without dropping the trans..
This is the difference between the gasser and diesel trans lines. The diesel crosses behind the oil pan to go to the drivers side into the radiator...

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_12.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 20, 2013, 11:09:41 pm: Saturday, March 16th, 2013: Hooked up the supply lines while I still had room without the core support.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_13.jpg)

Reinstalled the core support. 1/2" socket, 3/8" drive. 5 bolts on the left, 5 on the right and 3 on the bottom to the inner fenders.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_14.jpg)

Reinstalled the lower Valence panel. 1/2" socket, 3/8" drive, 2 bolts to the fenders on either side and one in the middle.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_15.jpg)

Installed (temporarily) the auxillary battery tray. 2 1/2" bolts seen.
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Installed the AC condensor, 10mm socket for the upper isolators
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Dropped in the new Diesel specific Radiator
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_20.jpg)

Installed the Oil cooler lines that cross over the radiator specific to the Diesel and then hooked up the Transmission lines.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_21.jpg)

Put the fan shroud in place 1/2" socket with the 2 bolts at each upper bracket and then called it a night.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_22.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on March 20, 2013, 11:17:29 pm: Sunday, March 17th, 2013: Started off pulling the Shroud, trans and oil cooler lines and radiator back out so I could mark and drill the new lower holes for the auxiliary Battery tray.
You can see them both here:
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_23.jpg)

Then bolted the battery tray back in, MINUS the lower bolt as the inner fender needs some persuasion to meet up with it.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_24.jpg)

At this point I routed all of the front wiring harness back through and hooked up the grounds (note the rusted one in the above pic), snaked the hood latch cable back through, reinstalled the radiator, oil and trans cooler lines, fan shroud and then installed the fan.
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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on May 19, 2013, 01:51:27 pm: Sunday, May 5th, 2013: started looking at the wiring for the glow control and sorting out the mounting of the filter to the firewall. Removed some unnecessary pieces that went to the gas motor and mocked up where the holes would need to be drilled to put the filter in place. Started looking at the glow control and couldn't find the pigtail to the new controller. Finally found it Monday evening.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013: Pulled the Diesel glow wiring out of the box and started sorting through it, removed the old controller wiring out of the loom and traced all the necessary connections, now I just need to get it all spliced back together to put it in the truck.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 14, 2013, 07:29:52 pm: Saturday, October 27th, 2013: Spent a couple hours to pull the cowl off the Blazer to clean it out and get access to mount the filter.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_29.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 14, 2013, 07:31:34 pm: Saturday, November 9th, 2013: Cleaned out the cowl to get all the leaves and dirt out and the sprayed down the engine bay with Super Clean to get all the dirt and grime off.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_30.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 14, 2013, 07:35:20 pm: Sunday, November 10th, 2013: Used the dimples in the firewall to locate the the filter holes, marked them and then drilled them out. Mounted the filter to the firewall and hooked up the fuel lines. Pulled out the main engine harness and layed it out to measure and loom it up and ran out of time.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: nlauffer on November 15, 2013, 05:41:35 pm: What do you mean by "fulltop"? Is that like the older ones that even removed the portion all the way to the windshield?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 16, 2013, 09:50:35 am: Yes as in 1973-1975 top. I got 2 of these upper window frames few years back along with a halftop shell (for a fulltop truck) and a fulltop shell.

(http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/Top_conv/fulltopdonor1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: nlauffer on November 18, 2013, 02:46:14 pm: What does the half top shell look like. If it's what I think it is that would be pretty cool.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on November 18, 2013, 09:39:32 pm: Wow, I don't have any pictures of it here, but it looks like the one Mike Phillips has here:

(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975HalfCabJimmy001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 18, 2014, 09:26:18 pm: Sunday, Feb 9th, 2013: Got back on the K5 today and got all of the wiring sorted out as to where the new controller wiring needs to go to connect with the engine harness, along with the Water in Oil and Glow wiring. Now I just need to splice it into the existing harness and loom it up.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_36.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 18, 2014, 09:27:21 pm: Wednesday, Feb 12th, 2013: Order a Mandrel bent Hooker Blazer Dual exhaust that I can put on this thing quickly to get it driveable again.

Tuesday, Feb 18th, 2013: Exhaust System showed up on the porch today.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2014, 11:26:56 pm: Saturday, November 1st, 2014: This thing just doesn't get enough love until it gets close to hunting season or cold weather. The only thing that happened to it over the summer was for me to move it from one spot in the driveway to another. So today I started routing the loose harness around the motor hooked up most of the connections and verify it all will work. Not good to leave it along this long. Forgot where I left off..
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_37.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2014, 11:27:26 pm: Saturday, November 15th, 2014: Back at it again. No new pictures of wiring but here is the truck. I was working on the new glow controller wiring and trying to sort it out.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_38.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2014, 11:27:55 pm: Friday, November 21st, 2014: Got the main harness completely routed and started taping up the sections to be able to remove it ready to loom.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_39.jpg)
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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 02, 2014, 12:01:45 am: Saturday, November 22nd, 2014: Pull it out of the truck and wrapped it up and loomed it.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_41.jpg)

Posting this in hindsight, thinking I was done and it ready to go.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_42.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 02, 2014, 12:03:34 am: Saturday, November 29th, 2014: spent some time prior to Thanksgiving going over the wiring diagrams and this day I pulled a section of the loom back off and spliced in the switched wire to the controller along with the hot wire to it. In addition to adding the glow light to the harness to not have to worry about running it through a grommet.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_43.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 02, 2014, 12:09:13 am: Sunday, November 30th, 2014: There was one more section of the harness which is basically a water in fuel inhibit switch apparently that interupts power if there is a presence of water in the filter. No idea on if I am right, but I identified and removed all of that wiring and will need to splice it into the current wiring in the fuse panel. At this point I only have the WAIT an Glow light power and ground and one more ground left and I will be done with this electrical nightmare.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on December 02, 2014, 09:02:53 pm: I forgot that you had this one. Glad to see you're giving it some love. I actually gave my K20 Blue Truck some much needed love too the last few weeks.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 02, 2014, 09:11:28 pm: My wife hasn't forgotten. LOL... Yeah I hope to having it running next. It has been sitting for too long. Contemplating replacing the harmonic balancer, it has been so long I don't remember what it looked like of if it was good or bad.
You Blue one with the 6.2L?
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: VileZambonie on December 02, 2014, 09:35:48 pm: No My K20, was going to link to it but search function doesn't seem to work for me anymore for the last few days.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:21:54 pm: Saturday, December 6th, 2014: Started on the interior working on adding the needed internal wiring to match the outside for the Glow Wait, and the Starter Relay for the inhibit.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_47.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:24:27 pm: Sunday, December 14th, 2014: Finished the underhood wiring and got it all reinstalled.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_48.jpg)

Finshed with the interior wiring, also cut the slot into the bezel for the Glow and Water in fuel lights.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_48.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:25:57 pm: Saturday, December 20th, 2014: Didn't have alot of time but did cut the old exhaust out from under the truck.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_50.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:28:17 pm: Saturday, December 21st, 2014: Removed the destroyed rear bumper from the truck (will have to cut one bolt off...
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_51.jpg)

Dropped the tank to empty any gas in it and clean it out.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:29:30 pm: Wednesday, December 24th, 2014: While I had it off I slightly modified the fuel filler opening for the diesel nozzle.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_54.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:31:33 pm: Friday, December 26th, 2014: Connected the fuse bulk head back together.
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Reinstalled the tank:
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Reinstalled the full filler neck.
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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:34:05 pm: Sunday, December 28th, 2014: Picked up an air cleaner, Oil, filter and glow plugs and new batteries and cables for the truck. Found the air cleaner housing and reinstalled it. Had to steal a cable clip off of a spare TBI to retain the throttle cable
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_58.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:46:44 pm: Monday, December 29th, 2014: Installed the new batteries and cables. Was only going to validate the wiring so I only hooked up one battery. When I touched it to the positive post it tried to crank the truck.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:48:16 pm: Thursday, January 1st, 2015:Found that the prong on the positive cable was touching the S terminal of the solenoid. Moved it around and reconnected the battery. With everything hooked up the Water in fuel bulb came on and went of. However the Wait light stays on permanently. In addition, the truck won't start. Checked on the starting circuit and apparenty the starter relay isn't getting voltage. After playing with it I decided to bypass the relay and see if it would crank. While all of this was going on I drained the old oil out and found that the gasket was broken which is why it was constantly leaking.

With the relay bypassed the truck turned over. So I set out to pick up a replacement relay and a new drain gasket. I also bought 3 gallons of diesel.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_59.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 03, 2015, 10:53:55 pm: Saturday, January 3rd, 2015: During the breaks of rain I went out to check the glow plugs and to see if there was any air in the fuel system. Went I got out there both batteries I hooked up on Thursday were dead and I had to put them on charge. While that was going on using a test light I hooked it to the positive battery and to each glow plug. All of them lit so they should be good. Moved to loosening the injection lines and cranking it to get fuel out. All but 2 were getting fuel, but the batterys weren't very charged so I ended up running them down during the checks. Left everything on charge and hopefully it will stop raining tomorrow to make some progress.
During this time I put the replacement relay in place and with it there the truck won't crank, so it is still bypassed. I also have a big power steering leak that will need to be addressed before I can drive it.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: dylan.hodges.92 on January 06, 2015, 08:02:39 pm: IMO you should do another 5.3 or 6.0 swap.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: dylan.hodges.92 on January 06, 2015, 08:06:24 pm: I've been following your other k5 build and your r10 build and they are really nice!

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 10, 2015, 12:59:31 pm: dylan.hodges.92, I am doing another LS 5.3 swap here: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,15648.0.html
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: dylan.hodges.92 on January 10, 2015, 03:06:08 pm: I've been following it to. Lol I also really like you r10. Really nice truck.

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Post by: Captkaos on January 10, 2015, 06:50:25 pm: Thanks!

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 10, 2015, 06:55:50 pm: Saturday, January 10th, 2015: with charged batteries checked the fuel getting to the injectors, check. Pulled glows for mist, check. Turned it over and won't fire. Did a quick check. Don't thin the glows are getting power. When I had one pulled I tested it and it heated.

Chris Lucas
73-87chevytrucks.com
squarebody.biz
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 11, 2015, 07:53:12 pm: Sunday, January 11th 2015: Found the wire going to the glow controller wasn't getting any voltage. Ran a new wire from the junction to the controller and it now runs.

Smokey startup pic:
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_60.jpg)

Chris Lucas
73-87chevytrucks.com
squarebody.biz
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 24, 2015, 11:18:03 am: Saturday, January 17th: Pulled out the Holley Exhaust kit and did an inventory of all the parts. Layed everything out and started mocking it up in the truck. Found that the collectors wouldn't fit and that the tail pipes wouldn't go into the mufflers. Got a carbide bit and opened up the flanges to work and bolted on the down tubes and primary piping and the mufflers.

I swapped phones so I am missing all my pictures..
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 24, 2015, 11:19:59 am: Monday, January 19th: Spend most of the day with my daughter but I managed to swing by a shop and had them expand the mufflers slightly to fit the pipes in.

Lost those pics too..
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 20, 2015, 12:23:50 am: Sunday, January 25th, 2015: Got pics of the Hooker exhaust and started sorting out the tail mounting. I was able to re-use and existing hanger on the passenger side, but needed to buy one for the drivers side. None of the provided hangers would work and none of the suggested locations for the center hanging will work.

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Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 20, 2015, 12:36:48 am: Saturday, January 30th, 2015: Previously I had a power steering leak that appeared to be a hose, well it wasn't. I removed the pump from the truck on along with the AC and brackets. It was then that I found it was the reservoir on the pump. I reseated it and then attempted to make it seal.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_67.jpg)

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015: with the tails on prior to removing the pump I took this quick video for sound:

Saturday, February 7th, 2015: I had put some power steering fluid in it and it sat the below position and nothing came out for a week. So I proceeded to bolt it back in. During this time I found the hoses leaking at the steering box and thought that is what was leaking on the ground. They were tightend and I wrestled the pump back in along with connecting the hoses. With the pump back in I refilled it and put the new belts on. Started it up and found this lovely little spot. It was late so I had no idea where this was coming from other than the suspect power steering box.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_66.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_65.jpg)

The next morning I cranked it again and discovered this wasn't power steering fluid, it was transmission fluid...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 20, 2015, 12:40:24 am: Saturday, February 14th, 2015: Spent the evening cutting the lower trans line out as I discovered where all the fluid was coming from. Apparently the lines I got had a hole in them. I sectioned it back together, but the battery was dead so it has been on trickle charge for the past few days in the sub 20 degree temp. I also discovered my power steering is still slightly leaking...

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_68.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 20, 2015, 12:56:39 am: Nice video, I love the old diesel clattering. Same with the 6.5T. I also hate leaks.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on February 20, 2015, 01:04:31 am: This think is REALLY loud. I am going to have to quieten up the cab. I don't remember them being this loud...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 20, 2015, 01:45:26 am: My buddy used to have a 83 K5 with the 6.2 and a TH400. That thing was SO loud it annoyed everyone but him and I. Miss that truck. Had 35 inch super swamps on it. I love the 6.2, the 6.5T and all years of Duramax (even tho they don't sound like their falling apart). Just sounds good all rattle rattle clatter bang rattle.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 01:59:25 am: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015: As Winter is yet approaching again this is getting some attention once more. Hope to have it ready for winter if I need a 4x4. I picked up a Warn 8474 winch that was in good working order. Got a new proper hook along with the remote.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_69.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:07:07 am: Monday, September 7th, 2015: Since I swapped out the radiator support back in February 2013 (WOW that was a long time ago..) The hood NEVER was lined up correctly so I could never shut it. Now was the time to fix all of this. I practically had to remove all the fender bolts from both sides along with removing both battery trays and removing the bolts from the inner fenders and core support mounts. After some pulling and pushing I finally got both sides lined up.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_70.jpg)

You can see how bad it was with these 2 pics:
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_71.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_72.jpg)

End result was now the hood shuts completely
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_73.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:09:53 am: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015: Since I had a Winch I needed a bumper to mount it too. I had looked online for some but they were really expensive. My brother Toolmaster found this one for cheap and decided to bring it home. It is HEAVY!
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_74.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:12:01 am: Monday, October 19th, 2015: Pulled the factory bumper off the truck along with the outside bumper braces to get ready to mount the new winch bumper.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_75.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:22:12 am: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015: I had to use a cherry picker to get this thing up on the truck but got it up on the framerails to see how well it was going to sit.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_80.jpg)

I was told it was mounted on a 81-87, but apparently they were not running the lower valance panel as it hit. I couldn't get the bolts in so I make some marks off the face of the valence and checked the rest of the clearance.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_78.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_79.jpg)

Sides cleared the fenders, barely.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_76.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_77.jpg)

For the framerail I will need to get some more holes drilled to mount it with more than just 2 bolts.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_81.jpg)

That evening I also started tearing into the rust on the floorboards to get ready to put some patch panels in. Was too dark for pics.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:22:19 am: Wednesday, October 21st, 2015: Spent some time during the late evening cutting off the clearance on the bumpers for the Valence.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:25:19 am: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015: Now that the bumper was cleared of the Valence I was able to get the bumper in place and bolt it up.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_82.jpg)

Quick shot of the rear of the bumper and you can see that I have a little clearance for it. I also sat the winch down in place to see how I was going to mount it.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_83.jpg)

Drove it up to the shop to see if they had some scrap steel to make a mount for the winch. As it sits now, the body line at the front is now 40" from the ground where the rear is now 45" from the ground. I apparently need to figure out what I am going to do as far as lifting the front of this thing.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_84.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on October 27, 2015, 02:31:11 am: Sunday, October 25th, 2015: Went to Lowes to get some 1/2" Grade 8 bolts to permanently mount the bumper, winch and Roller Fairlead to the truck. Also pulled the rear brakes to make sure I get the right size and ran by the parts store and picked up rotors, pads, shoes and drums. Next on the agenda is getting the brakes redone.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:25:11 pm: Friday, November 13th, 2015: After putting the new bumper on and setting the winch in place I found that the stance of the Blazer was lacking. I didn't want to go bigger than 33's but the front was WAY to low. There is 5" of different at the body line above the fenders front and back in the above picture. I didn't plan it this way but I called and ordered a BDS lift kit and ended up getting a 6" lift. Pictured is the front springs, box kit (bushings, u-bolts etc and 4 front shocks...)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_85.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:30:00 pm: Saturday, November 14th, 2015: I was able to borrow a buddy of mines shop (and stayed way longer that I wanted) but with a few hurdles we got the front lift on. One spring would not seat in the axle locator. We ended up dropping it and drilling it to fit. The size different was huge and drilled a 17/32" hole for it to fit and ran out of time.

Sunday, November 15th, 2015: I spend the day getting the springs back in, the first set of shocks mounted and the Z linked connected and called it a day. With the 33's, this thing looks weird to me.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_86.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:35:32 pm: Tuesday, November 17th, 2015: Called my buddys 4x4 shop and told him to order the rear springs.

Monday, November 23rd, 2015: I spend a good amount of time trying to free the rear leaf from the truck. All I had was a Sawzall and got the inside bolt loose and got a call that the rear lift kit arrived and I went and picked them up, while I was there ordered some Wild Country MTX 35x12.50 Tires. I also got 2 6" cut off wheels.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:47:20 pm: Wednesday, November 25th, 2015: My buddy that owns the shop cut me out a plate for my winch to be mounted. While I got the rear spring bolts cut off the truck he took care of welding in the plate for the winch. I put the R10 Driver to work and drove to pick up the tires for the Wild Country MTX 35x12.50x15 tires. While they were mounted them for me I ran around trying to find replacement bolts for the springs.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/87R10-Driver/R10drvr_422.jpg)

Got the suspension on and the new tires and I had my buddy weld on the much needed exhaust hanger brackets on the truck and had to call it an early evening.
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_87.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:49:55 pm: Sunday, November 29th, 2015: Set the truck down and got all the leafs tightened to spec, did a some what adjustment on the steering after getting the drop pitman arm on and finally got it back home.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_88.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_89.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 09, 2015, 11:52:57 pm: Sunday, December 6th, 2015: Took the truck on its first voyage after the suspension and tire upgrade along with the new brakes to do a shakedown. Didn't get it up to speed yet but that steering needs to be recentered, again... Looking for a rear bumper to mount my spare MTX on. Hopefully I will be able to use this for the hunting season. Still need to get it tagged and insured.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/projects/BlazerK5/85K5_90.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: BBM3 on December 10, 2015, 12:36:47 am: If I ever see that front end in my rearview mirror I'll be flooring it and running for cover.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 10, 2015, 12:42:56 am: LOL, I was looking for a cheap front bumper and found this one for $125... Would have liked something less pronounced, but...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 10, 2015, 02:10:00 pm: Those new tires do alot for that beast.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on December 10, 2015, 10:29:38 pm: Thanks!
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: BBM3 on December 11, 2015, 04:48:01 pm: Quote from: Captkaos on December 10, 2015, 12:42:56 am
LOL, I was looking for a cheap front bumper and found this one for $125... Would have liked something less pronounced, but...

I wasn't being critical the entire truck is all business.
Love it!
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 11, 2015, 04:59:05 pm: i like it. wonder if it can be modified for more aerodynamics without cutting down on the cooling
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 11, 2015, 10:01:29 pm: Quote from: Irish_Alley on December 11, 2015, 04:59:05 pm
i like it. wonder if it can be modified for more aerodynamics without cutting down on the cooling
You will never be able to make that bumper aerodynamic, it's the size of a moose lol. Let's being honest, being the first Gen trucks to be designed in a wind tunnel, they still have the aerodynamic properties of a house brick haha.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 12, 2015, 11:17:47 am: Lol I'm talking about putting something on those vertical brackets like sheet metal to give it and "edge" so it cuts the air instead of just ramming it
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on January 01, 2016, 12:39:07 pm: It has a diesel in it and 35's I don't think I could add to the aerodynamics any...
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 01, 2016, 05:25:22 pm: I don't know why as easy as I could make a new bumper for my truck I like the chrome stock one but even if it bigger on the bottom it might help
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: fitz on June 21, 2016, 04:15:29 pm: Just checking to get an update on this truck.
Did you get it on the road?
What are your thoughts on the 6.2 overall?
After doing both a 6.2 & 5.3 swaps, what are your thoughts on each as far as the time, money, and driveability of them?.
Just trying to get some ideas for 1 of my trucks.
Thanks.
Title: Re: 1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable
Post by: Captkaos on June 23, 2016, 06:47:15 pm: I got it driving, but it isn't a back up truck yet. I have the rear bumper and tire carrier at the powder coater right now.
I have driven 6.2L before so as long as it runs like they did I am fine. I don't need a huge power motor I wanted a 4x4 with good gas mileage. So far I have driven it around the block a few times. It has some things that need to be fixed but I am sure I will be happy with it.
I need to fix the floor pans on it before I can start driving it and replace the top seals.

Time and money the 6.2L was faster and cheaper, pull out the 350 drop the 6.2L in. All I needed was a torque converter and TV.
The TV bracket is like hens teeth, almost impossible to find.
any LS you put in in not going to be cheap. But if I pull a SBC out, an LS will go back in if I am to keep it. Driveability on the LS is like a new car. I have almost 30K on the LS swap and drive it everyday.