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Engine Controls - Specifications - 6.5L Diesel: Other Chevrolet Pickup K3500

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BELT TENSION

ApplicationTension - Lbs. (kg)
All Models(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(1)Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationCompression Ratio
6.5L Diesel21.3:1

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationOhms
All Models500-1500

PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models30,000 Maximum

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS

Note. For firing order and timing marks, see appropriate illustration. (Scheme 3)

Firing Order (6.5L Diesel). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order (6.5L Diesel)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For timing adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS - 6.5L DIESEL article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPsi (kg/cm 2 )
6.5L Diesel5.8-8.7 (.4-.6)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
6.5L1.3
(1) Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).
(1)Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

MINIMUM IDLE SPEED

Note. For minimum idle speed adjustment procedures, see IDLE SPEED in ADJUSTMENTS - 6.5L DIESEL article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Note. TP sensor has been replaced by a non-adjustable Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) module. APP signals PCM which signals fuel solenoid driver and fuel injector control. Throttle control is thus electronic with NO mechanical link from engine to pedal.