I had this engine in a 2 ton aluminum step van I purchased used from the
USPS.  Strong and reliable but very LOUD!  I mostly drove it in-town (under
40MPH) but the few times I took it on the highway I wore hearing protection.
Perhaps with the more insulated passenger van it's quieter running in the
G20 body...  I miss the power tailgate but that is all.

Andrew

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Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:53 AM
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Subject: Re: DIESEL 1983 VAN ON SAN FRANCISCO CRAIGS LIST $1200

Subject: DIESEL 1983 VAN ON  SAN FRANCISCO CRAIGS LIST $1200
>
>Thats all the as says. Could be a Vanagon. I dont know of any other diesel
1983
vans. Just listed a few minutes ago as of friday 12pm EST

I had one of these beasts back in the late 80's, a 1983 Chevy G20 with a 6.2
diesel. Built it into a nice camper, and with it fully loaded I could get 33
mpg highway (it also had overdrive automatic). Used to drive from N.
Virginia to S. Carolina and back without buying diesel, as it also had a 35
gallon tank. Also used to get a kick out of smoking out tailgaters, just
floor it and black smoke would pour out the exhaust.       Jeff