Thought I would add to this thread and say how awesome of a upgrade this turbo is over stock. I can roll along grossing 85,000 at about 1400...
Thanks gents. As I read the responses, the fiber-optics come attached to the labels and replaced as a unit? Problem with this old truck is the...
For anyone searching for parts to older WS. I have found an outlet for the exhaust isolators for attaching exhaust to the cab by the door. Our...
Here r the pics. Looks like I need a diffuser thing and figure out where to attach light and how to attach to switch labels......
It looks like it should. Old truck is pretty rough behind the dash...lots of quick fixes it looks like. I was hoping there may be an alternative...
Thanks that will help with fitment.
Thanks that will help me fi ding correct fitment!
You wouldnt happen to have the original seat type in our rig would you? Pics? Someone put some aftermarket in this truck and it needs new ones...
Does any one know how to r/r lights behind the switch panel? This is an old 1989 Western Star 4965. Switch panel is set up much like our 379....
Thanks.
Great find! With our 1989 4964f needing some attention and pretty much no dealer support we have to dig deep. I just posted in the wrong forum...
The 1989 Western Star 4964f needs new exhaust and I can not find the rubber isolators that mount the exhaust mount to the back of the cab...mine...
Hey, thanks a bunch guys. Will google "Vibratech". any online sources? Engine seems to be very sound, hasn't used hardly enough oil the last 3...
Sure u need the serial#4mg38299 Tag says bare engine high idle 2326rpm, full load rpm 2100. This a decent model b?
Good info. thanks. Any damper better than the other? it does have what appears a damper with rubber SP, max rpm in neutral is about 2000rpm.
Thanks for the info. Are these engines typically not a real smooth engine at 1700 plus RPMs?
Seems like this engine with the old turbo felt like it wants to fight itself(vibration) if RPMs r much over 1650-1700 RPMs. Ive always just let it...
Thanks so much Oxbow. What rpms do you operate in? Or anyone else that may know the hp/tq curves for best operational rpm? This ol truck is...
I always tried to keep ours under 925-950... with this truck, when egts start running there engine temps are 200+ with fan running almost none...
Sounds good, where does this turbo start running out of breath?
