ws721 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Were the marine engines reverse rotation or standard?They could be either depending on if it was built for a twin engine boat. 1 Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 They could be either depending on if it was built for a twin engine boat. Exactly correct, the cam and a few gears for the DD accessory drives are different, the balance of the internals are the same. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted January 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sorry I am late to the General party. That looks like a pretty good rig your buddy found. I like the sleeper, I wish I had a 48"-60" on mine. The bodies are aluminum so they take the weather pretty decent. No worry about the rust worm. Silvers came out in the early 80's. Mine is an 84 with a Silver 8v92 in it. Fleet Truck Parts (Google it) has bumpers under $400 if you don't go nuts with style options or just click this: www.fleettruckparts.com/Truck-Bumpers/GMC-General-Bumpers.Go all out and stuff an 12v92 in there. That will wake up the neighbors. 3 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Silver 92's came out in 81,82; TA means turbo & aftercooled it's got a cooler under the blower; it will have a water pipe coming out in front of blower going to left side lower thermostat housing; easiest way to tell drop oil pan; if main bearing requires a 15/16 12 point to get down its a silver engine; or get serial number off the block; right side; could be in the back by airbox covers or up front more toward top of block; I have seen some green ones painted silver!!Thanks 1965, for the info. I was told that a silver 92 was electronic. I had no idea that they were around earlier. My buddy has what is remaining of the engine. It seems like a lot of parts are missing, and the rest of it has sat out in the weather for the last 16 years. So you can imagine what it looks like ( a pile of rusted crap) . I am going to look at the bolts on the main bearings though. It would be cool if it was a silver.ThanksKeithKeith,I looked last night on govliquidation.com and there is a rebuilt 8V-92TA (0hrs.) in a nice enclosed crate up for auction. It is in Ft. Riley,Kansas.Goes up for auction in a few days. FYI AlThanks for the info on the auction Al. I sent the link to my buddy. Told him he needed to buy it. That would be very cool addition to the general.Thanks KeithSorry I am late to the General party. That looks like a pretty good rig your buddy found. I like the sleeper, I wish I had a 48"-60" on mine. The bodies are aluminum so they take the weather pretty decent. No worry about the rust worm. Silvers came out in the early 80's. Mine is an 84 with a Silver 8v92 in it. Fleet Truck Parts (Google it) has bumpers under $400 if you don't go nuts with style options or just click this: www.fleettruckparts.com/Truck-Bumpers/GMC-General-Bumpers.Go all out and stuff an 12v92 in there. That will wake up the neighbors.Thanks for the link and the info JT. I have been trying to convince him to go with a 12V also. There was one in a snowblower up here that I told him to buy and put in it. ThanksKeith Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 85snowdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2015 I wanted to thank everyone for their help. I was thinking to myself, these guys sure don't discriminate. Helping to get a General with a Detroit back on the road…….on a Mack forum, is pretty cool in my book.Goes to show a lot of us like old trucks period. Doesn't matter what kind .However , we like some more than others. lolKeith 6 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Well I like them; worked for DD dealer in the middle 80's through the 90's; worked on all of them; so if I can help be more than happy too; know more bout them than a Mack; I did find my 92 service manual so if you need I'll send it too you; 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Snowdog- I said the same thing when I bought mine. Guys here are solid people. Give you a hand and advice no matter what you are building. They have helped me numerous times when I had questions about my General. Good luck and keep us updated. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks for the info on engine rotation. P.S. I am working on a fishing boat for Randy. He will be so surprised! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks 1965 for the offer of the manual. Very good of you !!!! For now, I don't think it will be needed. My buddy still isn't sure what he is doing. If it turns out it would come in handy, I will PM you for a price, and how to get you some $$$Keith Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-273536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) A possible parts source 1983 Gmc General. It has an 8v71http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-1983-GMC-GENERAL-8V71-DETROIT-ENGINE-TURBO-ENG-ONLY-0MB23-105K-/351072459378?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51bd8c9a72Sorry didn't notice the engine was a 71 not a 82 , corrected it . Edited January 21, 2015 by 68-f-model 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-275142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 A possible parts source 1983 Gmc General. It has an 8v92.listing title and detail description has it as an 8V71 turbo... different engine, same oil leak..!!!BC Mack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-275201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 the 9v71 turbo was rated at 350 hp the non turbo could be rated up to 340 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-277923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 the 8v71 was rated from 318 to 340 the turbo from 350to 385 hp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-277924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 you wanna wake the neighbours....a scrap yard in cambridge i used to haul into has 3 of them.......its a diesel and a two stroke, and maybe they leak oil, close enough lolmight need a REALLY big shoehorn to make the hood close tho 2 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38306-general-lovers-and-jtformula/page/2/#findComment-278020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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