If you don't replace them now, it will progressively get worse and you will get to do this again. Sucks, but id do it right.
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Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Don379, Jan 27, 2022.
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So thats why im not trying to invest too much time and money in this mishap. Just want to slap it back together and run it one more season. I understand what you are saying and i would 100 percent agree with you if i was planning on keeping this motor going a couple more years.
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Also, whats the deal with the idler timing marks. when i put the truck top dead center on compression stroke cylinder number 1, The idler marks never wind up where the manual says. If i repeat the process which i did ten times, They winmd up in different spots. The cam and crank nothces always wind up in exact same spots. Also verified both intake and exhaust valves closed. The more i thought about it, it just seems like physics is the reason. Are the notches on the idler just there for the first install?
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You are faced with a difficult decision. It may be hard to swallow, but fixing it correct is the only way I can see. Regardless of your future plans.AModelCat, pushbroom, jamespmack and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Never tried it in chassis. Always replaced cam and comes with gear. SIS shows pulling cam and press off in shop press.
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Sounds like you do seasonal dump work? Either way, no idea how long it might last. Worth going down during busy season? I wouldnt take that bet. Then again alot of people get away with alot. If it was me, it wouldn't make it out of driveway before it grenades. I'm not much of a gambler.Flint1 Thanks this. -
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