How much Idle time ,total engine hours?
Dyno! Do a blow-by test this will tell you how much ring life you have left then check front and rear covers for leaking oil.If you run the...
As long as the upper and lower counter bores are still with in spec and the crank shaft area is good which are the most expensive parts to replace...
The key word here is slimy most of the time algae will grow in the fuel tank so shine a bright light into the tank if nothing then possible its...
IMO Go with the B/model exhaust manifold from cat or salvage yard Why cuz there made in the usa not china.Seen to many cracked webbing on the...
Egr in cats learn something new! Show me!:biggrin_25514:
Cut the filter open check for black slimy crap after time it will stop flow of fuel.
The little odd shape cover could have a break away aluminum bolt or plastic wire lock going in and out of the cover bolt.Cat claims if the seals...
Yep ask a back hoe operator what happens when he opens up a natural gas line by mistake:biggrin_2559: I bet you have more engine damage now that...
If you are doing to swap yourself just because you can and have most of the parts then go for it. Correct radiator capacity,Radiator inlet outlet...
Calibrate your gauge!
Replace the fuel valve in the filter housing use a large wrench and do not over tighten valve when you replace it.
Head gasket failures are usually caused from low counter bores which means overhaul plus it sounds like you have a cracked head from running low...
To the whole job it take me about three hours make sure when you pick up rods and mains they are correct.I drop one main then one rod cap then go...
At the elevation 92 is at bumping the timing along with rack screw adjustment will improve H/P Yep if I remember there was a piston ratio change...
Yeah I have heard this but I always go into the AFRC this will definitely affect response.
Wider rod bearings!
Yep you are correct all you need is OIL PUMP,oil pump tubes front or rear sump oil pan,outside oil tubes B/S control valve,cab air switch,misc...
Could you be confused or im I ? This is a mechanical c/model why do you say its not the correct pump to be backing out the fuel screws?
Les! You got it all right accept when you recheck the step on the fuel pump! Do not advance the fuel pump any more than 1/8 inch from the bottom...