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Please don’t say head gasket…
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I have only driven the truck that one time after rebuilding all (6) injectors. I couldn’t tell much as for power differences/drivability. I AM still getting that black’ish sticky residue near the #6 exhaust manifold/port.
I have since acquired tools for compression checking. So that will be on the list also. That should give a better indication…sorry we have been busy with vacations, gardening, and just farm maintenance.
The deuce has sat because; it got two flat tires from last trip, and frankly after really inspecting all the tires, a few other have some minor/major side wall cracking/dry rot…unfortunately. So it may be awhile unless I score a great deal on a few replacements. I wanna be able to drive it, but as a hobby, it’s not a NEED right now.
I have some piece, parts, body panels, etc, that I’ve collected so I may tear into some of that stuff too while there isn’t a rush to get things done. Body stuff isn’t new, just “better” then my current. I guess you could say this is a budget build to keep it alive; but not show quality, or resto by any means…
I have since acquired tools for compression checking. So that will be on the list also. That should give a better indication…sorry we have been busy with vacations, gardening, and just farm maintenance.
The deuce has sat because; it got two flat tires from last trip, and frankly after really inspecting all the tires, a few other have some minor/major side wall cracking/dry rot…unfortunately. So it may be awhile unless I score a great deal on a few replacements. I wanna be able to drive it, but as a hobby, it’s not a NEED right now.
I have some piece, parts, body panels, etc, that I’ve collected so I may tear into some of that stuff too while there isn’t a rush to get things done. Body stuff isn’t new, just “better” then my current. I guess you could say this is a budget build to keep it alive; but not show quality, or resto by any means…
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Since we are a nosy bunch - any updates @DaneGer21
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Anyone know if the NOS Cylinder heads PN 11682597 ive seen in stock at some online dealers will work to swap during a head gasket replacement? They are noted as "new style" multifuel cylinder heads.
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I checked the torque after making a tool; all seemed to be good there. It seems to still seep some oil from the back area. Coolant is not dropping, and the power still seems to be there. I have everything ready to check compression; so maybe some day I’ll get around to that; as a just in case
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I replaced my cylinder heads with NOS during my rebuild due to cracking and the machine shop being unenthusiastic about fixing them; I ordered the heads from TNJ Murray. What showed up in original brown foam filled boxes were late 1990' castings, complete with valve train, ready to mount and they have been working fine.
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Don't know but I found this while looking for other items. Never bought from them.
CYLINDER HEAD, MultiFuel, 11682597
$145.92,CYLINDER HEAD, MULTIFUEL 6 CYL DIESEL ENGINE, HERCULES, WHITE, CONTINENTAL2815001168310
www.sthatreal.vip
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They sure LOOK the part and the pictures do get me excited (and I do not need more cylinder heads in my life!). The price is about a quarter of what I paid for mine. I am not sure you can lose on that gamble; I know what I would do (and then have them checked/shaved at the machine shop if needed).
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I tried to check the address they have listed on their site and it doesn't appear to be valid. The pictures they have listed also appear to be taken from Augusta Engine's eBay listing for the heads.
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I noticed the same pictures as an EBay seller
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apartment 495? must be a huge apartment to store all that stuff.
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Hope it’s on the first floor too! HAHA
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I reached out to the eBay seller and that direct store listing is definitely not the same seller even though the state is the same. Buyer beware for sure on this one.
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Ive bought items from the eBay seller Augusta Engine in the past and they are GTG. If you direct message them they will sometimes lower their price and send you an offer.
The part number on their cylinder head seems good, its different than the old syle head which I think had different valve springs.
The part number on their cylinder head seems good, its different than the old syle head which I think had different valve springs.
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Just to clarify. Augusta Engine is good to go. I was saying "buyer beware" to the other listing with the stolen/copied images.
CYLINDER HEAD, MultiFuel, 11682597
$145.92,CYLINDER HEAD, MULTIFUEL 6 CYL DIESEL ENGINE, HERCULES, WHITE, CONTINENTAL2815001168310
www.sthatreal.vip
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As for the valve springs, the older style is the "spring inside the spring" style whereas the newer ones are a single spring. I am not aware that any style is superior.
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Another scammer busted. If it's too good to be true, probably is.