N14 Celect tear down.

I’m thinking oil cooler, oil pump, front cover gasket and radiator, as well.

 

I knew what you meant. I mess up trying to type all the time with my hands all tore up. I gotta reread everything and edit the #### out of all my questions and responses.

 

Can you guys give me any advice on checking the oil pump after I remove it. Truck had good oil pressure but I feel I need to at least examine or replace it. If I replace it, is genuine Cummins the best? What about the oil temp thermostat?

 

Turned 1, 3, 5, & 7 mains loose and rolled out the tops. Crank feels much better than the bearings look. Felt for any scratches with my fingernail and felt nothing. I suppose I got lucky. Moved on to the oil pump to get it removed and dang some of those bolt are hard to reach. How many actually hold the pump to the front cover?

 

Well, I’m sure this engine has been rebuilt 2-3 times prior to this and I wouldn’t bet a dollar, that it’s been off in the past. So, as you said, I’m gonna check the gears, end play and replace o rings and gaskets. Just quality assurance, I guess. I seen a video of a guy(Jpaydirt) checking the oil pump and deleting the oil temperature thermostat. Removed the thermostat and basically put a freeze plug in its place. His idea was, the thermostat is set at too high of temp to thin oil down and make it easier to pump but that also decreases oil pressure and breaks down oil quicker. I’m gonna take the cooler apart and at least flush it out.

 

My buddy that works parts at Pete said $1600 for PAI and $2500 Cummins, on an in frame. Am
I getting better quality with the Cummins OE or paying for the name? With quality being #1, which would you choose?