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1986 Peterbilt 359 Q's

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by tankeryankerpete, Nov 5, 2014.

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  1. Nov 5, 2014 #1
    tankeryankerpete

    tankeryankerpete Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking at buying an '86 359. It's got a fresh reman engine in it now. Guy said there's about 20k on it now. The only slight down fall on the motor is the low flow cooling system on it. Not a huge deal to me, I'd convert it anyways. My questions are this: It's got a single stack and breather on P/S. How hard would it be to do dual breathere and stacks? And is an all aluminum frame something to really worry about?

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  3. Nov 5, 2014 #2
    baha

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    Does it already have the round hole for the air pipe in the side that does not not have a air/filter?
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2014 #3
    tankeryankerpete

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    Negative. It's just got the small canister.
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2014 #4
    beemergary

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    Thought all 86's would have duel air cleaners. Just need a Y-Pipe for duel exhaust. I have a 84-359 and look at lots of pics of these trucks.
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2015 #5
    Dexterr

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    Mines are set up like it too dual everything except breathers I'll leave it like it came from factory
     

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  8. Nov 24, 2015 #6
    Dexterr

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    Old pic
     

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  9. Sep 25, 2016 #7
    Jmlviper213

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    Hopping some one here can help it got a 86 359. I replace the alternator but the little bridge for the ammeter got lost any one know wore I can find it.
     

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  10. Sep 25, 2016 #8
    x1Heavy

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    Leave the one breather alone, there is no point in two if there is no provision built in for the second.

    A Y or T fitting with somewhat larger pipe to breathe that engine. If I recall, the company pipes were like a two inch or three. A choker.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2016 #9
    Jmlviper213

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    The stock alternator is 75 amp? On a 86. The new one I got is 175amp. Peterbilt said that replace it. And should I just run a 1 gauge cable straight to the batteries to charge them. And put a 75 amp fuse in line to the cab feed?
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2016 #10
    QUALITYTRUCK

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    Pete is correct. That would work for proper charging.
     
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