1977 GMC MOTORHOME DIESEL SWAP- THE ENGINE IS IN! FINALLY!

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The Wolfe Fam

The Wolfe Fam

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@BB-dg1sc
@BB-dg1sc 5 жыл бұрын
Manny’s personality is hilarious 😂 Seems like the cameras legitimately got on his nerves although initially he was chill about it. Eventually he was like I’m over this shit, these 2 bumbling idiots don’t know what they doing & they still want to film this crap. Definitely a dude u want want to have a beer with. You & your father working together is very nice. Very much enjoying this series
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment. Spot on. 😂
@onthegowithgreggsavage
@onthegowithgreggsavage 10 ай бұрын
You guys just took one of the best motorhomes and made it perfect ! It was such an innovative design back then but that primitive Oldsmobile engine just drank down fuel.. I'm shopping for a motorhome to travel the country and then I would most definitely buy one of these if it had a diesel engine
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 7 ай бұрын
The 455 was a great engine that works well in this Motorhome, but I was only getting 6-8 mpg with it
@patrickcrow5042
@patrickcrow5042 5 жыл бұрын
This sort of conversion is a business opportunity waiting to happen. All of those coaches need this.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Manny’s operators are standing by. :)
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
Call a doctor Mannys fingers are crushed
@joaoarcuri4619
@joaoarcuri4619 Ай бұрын
Sr. Existe continuação deste seu vídeo de complemento de instalação do motor diesel , qual motor foi instalado e de qual veículo grato pelas respostas
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Ай бұрын
@@joaoarcuri4619 I motor um 6.5 turbo diesel
@TairnKA
@TairnKA 4 жыл бұрын
I'm presuming there's an adaptor between the trans-axle (bell housing) and diesel engine? What effect did that have on locating the engine forward or aft? Is the diesel smaller, length wise than the Olds 455?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
No adapter. It bolts into the same place. I don’t remember there being any engine mount adapter either, but I’d have to look. Manny fabricated all the parts needed. It all fits like a glove
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
It’s about the same size as the 455. It looks a little smaller because it doesn’t have the air cleaner or a carb sitting on top. I think it weighs about 50 pounds more.
@TairnKA
@TairnKA 4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like engineers in one or the other (both?) manufactures had the same idea for this swap (nice of them). ;-)
@TairnKA
@TairnKA 4 жыл бұрын
I'm curious what the mpg difference will be between the two (or three / 408?) engines?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
T'airn'KA I get at least 10mpg and as much as about 16/17. It really depends how you drive it. My friends have GMCs with 403s and 455s. We’ll do some comparisons soon.
@txpate2009
@txpate2009 Жыл бұрын
Any word on how it starts and drives
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
Runs like a champ. It’s probably got around 15k on it since the conversion. It drove like a Cadillac last summer on a 4300 mile tour that took us through 9 states and 9 national parks in 15 days
@txpate2009
@txpate2009 Жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam what's the fuel mileage like
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
@@txpate2009 Well, it’s still only a 3-speed, so it really depends how you drive it, and where…. She does best in that cool dense air on the coast. In general, it will do around 12 at 65-75mph and 16 if it’s kept around 55mph.
@ernestdaniels5058
@ernestdaniels5058 4 жыл бұрын
What is the current status of your diesel conversion? Are the engine and transmission working smoothly? Issues? Any wish I had done....? Thanks.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 2 жыл бұрын
Running great. Just got back from a 4300 mile, 15 day trip.
@AdrianDunevein
@AdrianDunevein 3 жыл бұрын
Love the gantry crane right inside the RV absolutely brilliant !
@Shwalker07
@Shwalker07 5 жыл бұрын
Such a awesome job guys. I never seen one of these GMC motorhomes in person but videos like this get me closer to one every time ;)
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
They’re awesome! Come join us
@FBPrepping
@FBPrepping 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Yes they are. I came very close to buy one to live in after my divorce. But unfortunately deal could not be done. Looking for another one though...
@mcshawnboy
@mcshawnboy 5 жыл бұрын
@@FBPreppingLike an old TV commercial, "Why is divorce so expensive? Because it's worth it!" By Master Card!
@beboboymann3823
@beboboymann3823 5 жыл бұрын
Turbo diesel.?. Did I see spark plug wires?
@Fljeff7
@Fljeff7 4 жыл бұрын
Oldsmobile V8 is a good powerplant. What were your deciding factors on the swap?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
Since it only has a 3 speed transmission, I thought the torque curve of the diesel would give it more power up the hills without downshifting. Also, it gets double the fuel efficiency... The Olds was GREAT, but it only got around 8 mpg.
@supercloud99
@supercloud99 5 жыл бұрын
So cool to see the man in action. He almost seems like a regular guy.
@CurtisDrew1
@CurtisDrew1 3 жыл бұрын
I swapped an efi Ford 460 for a 5.9L Cummins about 20 years ago in my 89 Fleetwood Class A, so I'm reliving your pain watching this. I did all the swap alone BTY. I went through the front. Like building a full size ship in a bottle.
@johntanner5712
@johntanner5712 5 жыл бұрын
No wait front is back and next time front is front 🤣... great stuff, keep them coming
@rayboucher479
@rayboucher479 Жыл бұрын
Probably would have been a good idea to remove the 2 seats and bench . Nice job and good ingenuity on the pan. Looks a little Mickey Mouse but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Why the 6.5 instead of the Cummins was it availability or height restrictions or something else ? You now have a 50 ish year old Motorhome with a good reliable diesel motor and will never lack the torque or power to move it around effortlessly. Hope you enjoy you beautiful new camper .
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
Cummins won’t fit because the crankshaft sits too low. It would blow up the transmission anyways…. We kept the couch inside because we were staying in it while we were doing this.
@stickit2theman1
@stickit2theman1 5 жыл бұрын
If it didn't hurt, you weren't trying hard enough Truly inspirational, Manny
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I was just poking fun at him. That’s something he told me (probably after I had smashed my own finger or something).
@stickit2theman1
@stickit2theman1 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Hey, if you're not smashing your fingers, you're not having fun!
@speedster9622
@speedster9622 7 ай бұрын
What specific engine and transmission did you swap into your motor coach?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 7 ай бұрын
We used the th425 that it came with, and a 6.5td setup for a H1 Hummer
@liquidflorian
@liquidflorian Жыл бұрын
I hope you got it running! These are such cool machines, I hope to get one someday.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
It’s running. It’s been all over the country
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
They’re fun, but maintaining any vehicle that’s nearly 50 years old is a lot of work
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 3 жыл бұрын
What was the displacement of the stock engine? The diesel engine is a 6.5 litre V8 Turbo Diesel.
@dannyresendes4908
@dannyresendes4908 5 жыл бұрын
Manny has been my brother in law since 1977. It's fun to see him on youtube. Thanks for sharing the experience. (is there another video where you get it running)? One cannot even to begin to describe the passion he has for these GMCs. I wish I knew this was happening; i'd have taken some time off to come and help! lol
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
I love the attention you’re giving these old motor homes. Some would say you are crazy. Perhaps you are, but it’s cool anyway.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
A little crazy, a little quirky. They’re pretty cool rigs though.
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam I'd buy one if I had someone to share in the travel experience.
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
Now you need all new flooring Also.
@jranes686
@jranes686 7 ай бұрын
How did it turn out and was it worth all the hell to convert to diesel? I was hoping for more updates. How did it ride and what did the actual MPG turn out to be?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 7 ай бұрын
Was it worth it? That’s a hard question to answer…. however, it turned out great. It’s a very simple mechanical setup. It’s really reliable. We took it on a 15 day, 4300 mile trip through 7 national parks and 7 states and it ran like a champ. I never once reached for a tool. As for mileage, it depends…. Cool dense air up the PCH and you could cruise at 16+. Me, trying to follow my friends GMC at 75 will get around 11. I’d like to put an intercooler on it.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 7 ай бұрын
To add onto your question on whether it was worth it… yeah, it was. I learned something new , had fun doing it, and made some lifelong friends.
@ryanconroy1097
@ryanconroy1097 5 жыл бұрын
You + power tools= dangerous.. Nothing has changed! Good memories Cub.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Danger! Danger! (As if Beevis was saying it)! Lol
@davebrittain9216
@davebrittain9216 4 жыл бұрын
Is there any possibility of putting the engine in from underneath?
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 Жыл бұрын
How much power does the Turbo Diesel engine produce?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
You can google the specs, but last I checked it was lesser HP, but similar torque compared to the Olds 455 it came with.
@wesm3915
@wesm3915 5 жыл бұрын
I've owned three of these, a 73', 76' and a 78' I wanted to put a 6.5 in mine but was told it would be to much weight on the front end. They are already just about at max up there. How did you acount for the extra weight?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I think it’s only a difference of about 50-100 pounds?
@SuperVstech
@SuperVstech 5 жыл бұрын
Won’t the 455 oil pan fit the block?
@zayvier69
@zayvier69 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of mpg do you get now with diesel?
@evilcnil
@evilcnil 5 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to install the whole engine trans axle from underneath ?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the whole front part of the frame can be unbolted with the complete driveline on it. You’d need a lift or have to lift the front end really high to get the engine out. It’s a lot of work either way.
@evilcnil
@evilcnil 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam I would've rented a forklift.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
evilcnil Manny has one. He has a lift (bay), but still prefers to bring engines through the top.
@WanderlustEstate
@WanderlustEstate 11 ай бұрын
Where do you guys live now and why no new posts?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 11 ай бұрын
Hey James! We’re in the Phoenix metro area. I’ve got tons of content, just no time to produce it!! How are you?
@WanderlustEstate
@WanderlustEstate 11 ай бұрын
@TheWolfeFam Doing well, had some health stuff to handle so got a real job about a year and a half ago. Now I'm earning enough money to finish a project like this. We should get together the next time I'm in Phoenix. Is there anyone doing the diesel swaps anymore?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 11 ай бұрын
@@WanderlustEstateGive me a shout when you’re around. I’d love to meet up with you. Manny still has a few diesel conversion kits. It’s a lot of work though!!
@Member-el4zo
@Member-el4zo 4 жыл бұрын
Never ever drill through a loose piece of metal,.....drill bit will catch and spin the metal and you're gonna get hurt. Always have the metal in a vice. or somehow securely clamped so it can't spin.
@Danehavenlane
@Danehavenlane 5 жыл бұрын
That man has patience. I would have walked with the helper. But like the concept with the 6.2
@leewalker3514
@leewalker3514 Жыл бұрын
Thank God you put that 6.5 in there and not a Duramax I just retired 38 year GM mechanic from a dealership that Duramax is the worst engine in. General Motors knows that I do not know why they don’t change it but thank God you got a good one in that 6.5
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
Duramax wouldn’t fit anyways. The crank is too deep to allow the drivetrain to fit. The 6.5 performs really well.
@1958HHH
@1958HHH Жыл бұрын
It’s a bummer that this was your last video. Would have been nice to see this to the end and find out the performance and mpg. Hope all is well with you and your family and nothing bad was the cause of you stopping your channel.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
I just don’t have time to edit the video…. The coach is running fantastic! It traveled the Rockies this summer from Mexico to Canada and back. I’ll do some sort of live video and show the progress and answer questions.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
12-16 mpg…. Otherwise, the performance isn’t much different. It’s a much simpler setup and has been very reliable
@1958HHH
@1958HHH Жыл бұрын
Thanx for the fast response. Glad y’all are ok. Wow that mpg is fantastic!
@LuisA-nb4fb
@LuisA-nb4fb 4 жыл бұрын
How was the conversion? Works? More videos please, your channel is quite interesting.
@ernestdaniels5058
@ernestdaniels5058 4 жыл бұрын
Best diesel engine and transmission combo?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
For this application?
@lewisbradford3305
@lewisbradford3305 5 жыл бұрын
You did all that work to install a 6.5 boat anchor? Could have had a Cummins
@edwardjonez6615
@edwardjonez6615 5 жыл бұрын
OR DURAMAX. They are used in FWD applications in many types of class 4 and 5 delivery trucks in Europe.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Won’t fit. The Cummins block has a skirt on it and won’t allow the final drive to sit close enough to the engine. Same can be said for most all GM engines. There’s a handful that don’t have a deep crankshaft that will allow the axle to go under the oil pan. In this case, we had to go through the oil pan.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Edward Jonez I’m not familiar with what transmission they use. We don’t know of any other transmission that would work in this application. A few have extended the cockpit back to allow for a transfer case and they put in a solid axle, but that requires a body lift and a ton of modifications. The transfer case they used came from another type of fwd Motorhome though.
@lewisbradford3305
@lewisbradford3305 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Make it rear wheel drive!!! Bam
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Lewis Bradford If I had the time and money, I’d put a Cummins under the rear bed. It would practically idle up the mountains! Hehe
@tomassoyweyvon4902
@tomassoyweyvon4902 3 жыл бұрын
That Knee on the Corduroy would freak my Wife OUT!!!
@striveforselflessness3220
@striveforselflessness3220 5 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, why the 6.5 instead of a 6.6, 7.3 or a Cummins?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Won’t fit. The GMC is front wheel drive. The 6.5’s crankshaft isn’t as deep as the other engines, which allows us to cut a hole through the oil pan to put the axle through. A Powerstroke or Cummins would shred the transmission anyways.
@striveforselflessness3220
@striveforselflessness3220 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Ok. I wonder if (with heavy modification of course) there would be a way to get a 6.6 front wheel drive version in there though. I understand your reasoning. Great video, thx!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
StriveFor Selflessness Manny put a 3.9 Cummins in his, but he had to cut part of the engine block off to fit the final drive beside it. Another guy put a solid axle on his, but it requires a body lift, and all sorts of other modifications. This swap generally keeps everything stock and didn’t require any adapters. It’s not a very powerful engine, but it seems to be adequate for the 11k pounds it’s pushing around. It’s comparable to the stock 455, but gets nearly double the fuel efficiency.
@striveforselflessness3220
@striveforselflessness3220 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Makes sense, thanks for the info!
@MrTruthAddict
@MrTruthAddict 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam double? Wow, what kind of mileage does it get now?
@stevenwagner4448
@stevenwagner4448 6 ай бұрын
So……. What happened after this? Where’s the finished product
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 ай бұрын
@@stevenwagner4448 she’s been cruising the western half of the U.S. now for years. Very reliable, fairly efficient (for its size and age), and it’s been a comfortable ride
@LuisA-nb4fb
@LuisA-nb4fb 4 жыл бұрын
Cómo quedó la conversión? Funciona? Más videos por favor, es bastante interesante tu canal. Saludos
@patrickroher4760
@patrickroher4760 3 жыл бұрын
Home boy is a liiiiitle grumpy.😯 The engine is on my face, the engine is on my face.🤤
@SuperQdaddy
@SuperQdaddy 2 жыл бұрын
Can you put a 4.3 6 cylinder from astro van in a GMC motor home..?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure… maybe anything is possible? Will it bolt up to the th425 transmission and clear the final drive? Would that engine have enough power to move this old girl with only 3 gears?
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
Warranty? How long of a warranty did he give you ???
@canyonraney7641
@canyonraney7641 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of engine are you putting in it? I'm thinking of trying a conversion attempt but I don't know where to start. The GMC looks great BTW!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
We put in a 6.5TD. It’s one of the very few engines that will fit because of the front wheel drive setup. Thank you
@Hellosecsi
@Hellosecsi 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam engine swaps are tricky for so many reasons.
@lanemcreynolds9894
@lanemcreynolds9894 Жыл бұрын
After watching more of these videos, and listening to Manny while catching up on this epic series of yours, He sounds more like the Russian Cosmonaut from the Armageddon movie, jus get oughta the way!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
Ha! Manny is a character!
@toddwieland7664
@toddwieland7664 2 жыл бұрын
tell me you arent using the toronado taxle with that torque monster......
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely not a torque monster…. It has about the same stats as the Olds 455, just a better torque curve at a lower rpm
@darrengordon8221
@darrengordon8221 Жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Any thoughts on selling the GMC ?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
@@darrengordon8221 no, it’s become like another member of the family. Lol
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
If you’re looking for one, there are several good ones available right now
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
There’s no alternative…
@mcshawnboy
@mcshawnboy 5 жыл бұрын
So what was that rig to get a gantry crane half the distance of the coach? It's like the "Miracle Bra", No Visible Means Of Support! You guys are just like my friend's, crazy!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
That’s something Manny made. You can see us setting it up in the first video. Yea, my friends are nuts.
@billschipper1718
@billschipper1718 5 жыл бұрын
My dad and I took a engine out of a 1967 Travco . We took the grill and radiator out and pull it out the front and replaced it with a in a day.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Travcos are really cool. Yea, that’s a pretty straightforward setup on a p300 truck chassis. The GMC is front wheel drive and the frame sits only about 10” off the ground. It’s a fantastic ride, but swapping an engine is a little more labor intensive.
@krlm2280
@krlm2280 4 жыл бұрын
That quote at 12:46 by manny is legendary 🙌
@sledge1545
@sledge1545 5 жыл бұрын
Put a “Manny” Tranny in my 76. Bought it from Jim Bounds. The old one made it 800 miles home with burned fluid. The 425 is a monster transmission. Enjoying the videos
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have fun with your GMC. Maybe we’ll cross paths at a rally sometime.
@Sweetpotaterz
@Sweetpotaterz 4 жыл бұрын
Dude manny is hilarious. I hope you start making videos again, I just found your channel and it is super entertaining.
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 9 ай бұрын
It's been a few years since this video has been posted. Do you still have the GMC Motorhome with the Diesel engine? If you do, have you taken her out on the road to test it? If you haven't, you should. 🙂
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 9 ай бұрын
I’ve probably put more than 15k miles on it since. We’re actually in it now! Runs like a champ!
@AZdirtdog
@AZdirtdog 4 жыл бұрын
What about new transit drivetrain nice diesel o/d setup
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын
What sort of diesel engine did you have installed in the GMC Motorhome? For a vehicle like this, I would've gone for either a 6.5 litre Detroit Diesel Turbo, or a 6.6 litre Duramax.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
It’s a AM General 6.5 td.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Duramax won’t fit because it won’t clear the final drive/axles.
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Okay. So what would fit?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Jason Carpp for a diesel, the 6.5 is about the only option I know of that you can install with minimal modifications (the final drive axle has to go through the oil pan).
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Have you taken the Motorhome for a drive since the installation? You should do a video on driving the now Diesel powered Motorhome. :)
@jmax6614
@jmax6614 4 жыл бұрын
Why not a 12v Cummins instead?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
Won’t fit. The block skirts out and is in the way of the transmission and final drive.
@brichusi
@brichusi 5 жыл бұрын
Glad manny got his new rack cleared and working.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
New rack?
@brichusi
@brichusi 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam the drive on pit rack.. It was in one scene before you were back in driveway... thought it was in the shop.on rack in early scene .
@greasysteve5671
@greasysteve5671 5 жыл бұрын
I was always curious how these drivetrains worked. Very interesting
@kirksway1
@kirksway1 5 жыл бұрын
some of the "donor" motorhomes are cool looking
@brichusi
@brichusi 5 жыл бұрын
That white RV keeps giving and giving I would have made a new one.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
The white rv is becoming a trailer. It will probably outlast all others.
@PeterHatch-mx7zc
@PeterHatch-mx7zc 5 жыл бұрын
Hi guys looking for a 23ft onw thks
@stevetk8174
@stevetk8174 5 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I wonder if I can do this to my 77 Cortez :)
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe? I think the later Cortez motorhomes had the same drivetrain.
@danielkingery2894
@danielkingery2894 Жыл бұрын
Dude...ya GOTTA get the last vid done and out for us to watch. Just think of the sense of accomplishment that you would have once its posted.😜
@MrTruthAddict
@MrTruthAddict 5 жыл бұрын
Haha Manny is great. I'm the same way when I'm wrenching. Because I've been doing it for so many years it frustrating when you're working with people who don't know mechanics. Plus you just need to cuss and complain while you're doing this or it just never gets done, lol. I always yell like that when my fingers get smashed too lol
@tomassoyweyvon4902
@tomassoyweyvon4902 3 жыл бұрын
Old Gus Rule......Greta Vid!!!!
@paulbrezgel7722
@paulbrezgel7722 5 жыл бұрын
What's the cost of these upgrades you're doing? There's a GMC near me and I've been pondering it for quite some time. After watching you do all these upgrades, it has me interested to learn about the additional costs involved. Any good insight on this would definitely be appreciated! And keep up with the great videos!!! Very well done!!!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Good question. I’ll do a wrap up and take video of the final product and let you know the cost specifics. High level on the diesel conversion: it’s only $1500 for the conversion kit, and the cost of an engine that’s equipped with a rear turbo like a Hummer or van configuration. Manny has produced only about 10 of these kits at less than it would cost someone to fab these parts themselves. Check out a couple of the Facebook pages and ask one of the local owners for a tour. Everyone in the community is really helpful and would love to see someone keep another coach on the road.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Oh and thanks for the compliment. Appreciate that!
@tomdavis1965
@tomdavis1965 5 жыл бұрын
I am interested in doing this as well, please tag me when the kit is ready
@tomdavis1965
@tomdavis1965 5 жыл бұрын
Where are you located? The home I want to do is in Texas
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas L. Davis It’s ready now. Just contact Manny. mannystransmission.com
@hydrogencyanide2493
@hydrogencyanide2493 5 жыл бұрын
Great episode. Thank you!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PeterHatch-mx7zc
@PeterHatch-mx7zc 5 жыл бұрын
What year is engine please
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
It’s a newer block but it’s set up like a 93-94’
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I think it would be called an Optimizer, if you want to google it. They’re produced by AM General.
@PeterHatch-mx7zc
@PeterHatch-mx7zc 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you if by chance I'm looking for a 23ft gmc thank you again
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Peter. Hatch they’re out there. I’d suggest joining some Facebook groups
@PeterHatch-mx7zc
@PeterHatch-mx7zc 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam thank you
@Desertfox92308
@Desertfox92308 5 жыл бұрын
You are a patient man, I would have called it quits long ago.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Patience is a virtue. Lol
@alfredtrovao2669
@alfredtrovao2669 5 жыл бұрын
That is my cousin Manuel, I didn’t realize that he did another Diesel conversion
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Please tell him that is followers want to see more of him.
@ferrelx
@ferrelx 5 жыл бұрын
i'm not sure why you would use the 6.5..even turbocharged it only made around 215 hp and 450 fpt..in a very small power band..you could of speced out that olds 455 to a a lower compression version of a 1970 mill and still make around 300-350 horse and 500 fpt with a much broader power band..i'm gonna watch these videos and find out how it turns out..good luck !
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, hit send before I was done. The Olds engine that it had needed to be rebuilt, and the price of a diesel was comparable. I thought the torque curve of the diesel would compliment the transmission that has only three speeds. At the stock hummer configuration, it’s probably not quite as strong as the 455, but it gets roughly double the gas mileage.
@ferrelx
@ferrelx 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam hey..thanks for the reply..like you i was thinking about the economy of the whole swap vs the rebuild then actual use..with headers,dual exhaust,HEI ignition and a well tuned rochester gas mileage would be very close on level ground..the difference would be in the hills..with the olds they wouldn't offer much of a challenge at the expense of fuel :/..i know i'm late to the party but a lock up torque converter would really help the kerosene burner you have now :)
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
ferrelx I’ll have to ask Manny, but I know we put in a torque converter that he had specially made.
@mrcee6512
@mrcee6512 5 жыл бұрын
Hey that's the Sizzlers on Capitol in San Jose. I live right across the street!
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Small world!!
@mrcee6512
@mrcee6512 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam yeah I was watching your video randomly and I had to rewind it when I seen the sizzlers. The tan sound wall in the background, I'm on the other side lol. Are you from SJ?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Mr Cee No, we’re from the Phoenix, Arizona area. I made five trips to San Jose to get this install done though.
@mrcee6512
@mrcee6512 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam sweet. Good luck with the journey bro and God bless!
@bigeric12325
@bigeric12325 5 жыл бұрын
Aren't you going to lose top end highway speed with a low RPM diesel ?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
No, the new final drive is 2:73
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I still lost a little top end though
@brichusi
@brichusi 5 жыл бұрын
I was stopped at 92 mph with my 6.5 diesel and the 2.7 final
@stevetk8174
@stevetk8174 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam I agree. to bad our coaches GMC/Cortez transmission didn't have a overdrive. With the diesel I bet you can cruise uphill at 65 mph all day long at least :) Thats a big plus, maybe even get 15 mph or better also.
@kevin9c1
@kevin9c1 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam 4T80E swap?
@brianjoyce9742
@brianjoyce9742 4 жыл бұрын
Manny, gotta luv it
@shaftmasterlathes
@shaftmasterlathes 5 жыл бұрын
I now understand Manny calling it quits.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
He’ll never fully quit. He loves this stuff.
@chrishutch45
@chrishutch45 5 жыл бұрын
Well now I know why you took out fuel injection. Was thinking of putting one in mine
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
That would still be the first upgrade I would make if I got another one (with gas).
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Santina Murphy. There might be a lot of sediment in the tanks.
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
I certainly hope that its worth it in the long run. 🤔😉🤔😎
@bus-fun-addict
@bus-fun-addict 4 жыл бұрын
Walt and jesse say- "you stole the fuel line from my private domicile....BITCH!!!"
@rogerwhiting9310
@rogerwhiting9310 5 жыл бұрын
You sure dont mind a project.
@barrycarlisle8206
@barrycarlisle8206 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe wear some steel toed boots next time before you drop another radiator on your sandaled foot??
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Good advice
@titinegruta9532
@titinegruta9532 2 жыл бұрын
Super video
@davidfig6357
@davidfig6357 5 жыл бұрын
oh my goodness, GMC motorhome heaven.
@ggarrickk4455
@ggarrickk4455 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@joedmac78
@joedmac78 5 жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud when he hurt his fingers.. I'm horrible for it but I couldn't help it
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I’ll bet Manny even cracked a smile when he watched it. Lol. 😂
@charminbaer2323
@charminbaer2323 Жыл бұрын
Just before that radiator dropped, i was thinking, WHY is she wearing open toe shoes????
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam Жыл бұрын
Luckily her toes are still intact
@nikolatesla5553
@nikolatesla5553 4 жыл бұрын
This was hilarious.
@MessianicJudaism
@MessianicJudaism 5 жыл бұрын
OMG, if I had the money to higher you guys to help me install a diesel into my 40 foot 1996 Fleetwood Bounder (ford chassis).
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
You can do it. Baby steps. One bolt at a time.
@oscarwalton1188
@oscarwalton1188 5 жыл бұрын
You would be better off with a 6bt Cummins for the bounder Ford used the Cummins engines and Alison transmission in f500 and up medium and heavy dudy trucks so converting your Ford motor home chaisie would not be to difficult
@JohnnyButtons
@JohnnyButtons 5 жыл бұрын
I can't find a GMC because y'all have em all lol.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
They’re out there, and many need a good home! :)
@beep_beep_beep
@beep_beep_beep 2 жыл бұрын
A 6.5 of all things
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 2 жыл бұрын
Not much fits into a front wheel drive configuration
@MrOmgfreak
@MrOmgfreak 4 жыл бұрын
man thats alot of work......i bet thats a 3500 dollar job just for labor with the family discount lol
@mbk1251
@mbk1251 5 жыл бұрын
4 Tesla motors two battery floor pans and load of solar panels and loads money
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
We would just need about $100k to get started. Any donations?? Just kidding
@jimmymckay73
@jimmymckay73 5 жыл бұрын
Love Manny .
@titianonugruta9796
@titianonugruta9796 2 жыл бұрын
Super
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
Opps Wrong serial number on engine 😉 We got to change it out quickly 🤣 Just kidding Manny 😉😁
@jeffcollins96
@jeffcollins96 5 жыл бұрын
You didn’t show how many decibels the diesel makes
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Well, ultimately it wasn’t a fair test because the new hatch is made of a piece of aluminum, versus the old being plywood with insulation. However, with a dog bed over the hatch as my temporary insulation, it was the same. Listening to its from the outside is a whole different story...
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I’ll do some sort of Q&A and include this.
@MrOmgfreak
@MrOmgfreak 4 жыл бұрын
if all the women were like her in the world ...the divorce rate would be really low. nothin like havin a women in your life that supports you in everything you do.
@toleeteam
@toleeteam 3 жыл бұрын
Wear shoes!!! That radiator barely missed crushing her toes.
@gilsongallego2328
@gilsongallego2328 5 жыл бұрын
6.5 ? Ain't that a crappy motor?
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Short answer, yes. Long answer, the later engines built by AM General fixed all of the General Motors problems. It’s a light duty engine though and doesn’t compare to a Cummins, Powerstroke, or a Duramax. On the plus side of things, it does what it’s designed for; run 2500 rpm all day and sip fuel. The marine industry loves them. It seems to be matched well for an application like this one.
@cupitosbornejr.7905
@cupitosbornejr.7905 5 жыл бұрын
Loved the video can't wait to see more,isn't there a 4 or 5 speed transaxle out there that could work in the rv,thanks
@detroitdiesel-vu3ig
@detroitdiesel-vu3ig 4 жыл бұрын
No, you can get 400,000 miles out of them with certain mods. At the end of their life, they made 440lb of torque which was comparable for sure. Also, because they've been put in many military vehicles, they have been built(main architecture) for 35 years. Many parts and aftermarket support. Sounds freaking badass too
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 4 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Burch Yea, it sounds cool. There’s a distinctive sound to the H1 Hummers, and it sounds just like one now.
@oscarwalton1188
@oscarwalton1188 5 жыл бұрын
Radiators out
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Just needed a wiggle.
@angelrosario5667
@angelrosario5667 10 ай бұрын
Ahhhhhh😂
@supremeautomotive6749
@supremeautomotive6749 5 жыл бұрын
How dare you show a video of it in and not running thats just not right man.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
I just said it was in... lol. Sorry, I really don't mean to string this along, but this series is painful to edit.
@brichusi
@brichusi 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Yea, at Manny's its hard to Edit - with the sweet sound of the Goats in the background. Get some more closeup, undercover footage of when Manny is being grumpy and don't want you around. :) "No ... the other RIGHT, NO BACK, NOT THAT BACK .. THE OTHER BACK. LMAO LOVE HIM.
@supremeautomotive6749
@supremeautomotive6749 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam just messing with you. Cant wait to see it running i want to do this to my winnebago vectra i just want to put Cummins in it.
@TheWolfeFam
@TheWolfeFam 5 жыл бұрын
Attention 2 Detail Automotive Towing And Detailing Hands down, I would have done the same if it would fit. Manny modified the block of a Cummins 4bt and wedged it into his GMC.
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