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Recent content by 87cr250r

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    Locating a part for the wrecker

    These are called swageless cable ends. There are a few manufacturers that make them. The poured liquid sockets are called spelter sockets. Normally they are filled with molten zinc but there are epoxy compounds that require a little less skill. The advantage of using zinc is that it can be...
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    Flush brake lines or replace them?

    I would strongly suggest using compressed air to clear out questionable fluids for flushing. Flushing doesn't have enough velocity to clean anything.
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    Biodiesel for MEP-802/803 and 531A

    It's not that bad. You'll be around ~94% of rated output. FKM rubber has the best chance of standing up to biodiesel. It is common in modern fuel systems for o-rings but is very expensive to be used for hoses. NBR is the rubber to be concerned about. HNBR is a newer rubber that substitutes well...
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    6.2 Turbo with 6.5 Parts - Build and Questions Thread

    The CAPA certified fenders are worth the extra money. The non-certified are thinner metal and dent when you lean on them.
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    Biodiesel for MEP-802/803 and 531A

    What gaskets are exposed to fuel? There are a few seals in the injection pumps that may be, they should be Viton.l which handles any fuel. The power rating of the engine may be reduced.
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    Turbo vs no turbo

    Woodward PG governors can be ordered with a manifold pressure dependent rack limit to prevent smoking like the trains in the pictures. These systems were often bypassed. The 2-stroke EMD engines didn't require them.
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    New piston designs

    Those are big claims. The quietness or a common rail engine depends greatly on the rail pressure. During certain diagnostic tests the rail pressure is reduced and I notice the engines are remarkably quiet during this test.
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    6.2 Turbo with 6.5 Parts - Build and Questions Thread

    I always got 16-20+ mpg on my stock M1008. I recently put a 6.5 center mount turbo engine in it. My last tank averaged 16 mpg, all stop and go traffic and on 37 inch tire. 11-13 is too low. Something is wrong. Are you seeing any smoke? These engines are clean out the tail pipe under all...
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    M1009 blew alternator belt

    The CUCVs are hard on belts in stock form. The two diameter pulley on the power steering pump eats them up. Use only Gates brand belts and check the tension every time you check your oil. They'll last about 20-30k miles.
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    Oil pump

    The first question is, why do you think you need an oil pump? They don't wear out.
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    Best places to look for a reliable 6.5 TD engine? What is needed to swap from a 6.2?

    All of your 6.2 accessories will bolt to the 6.5 engine. Some 6.5 engines have an oil passage for a center mount turbo that may need to be blocked. The 6.5 uses a torsional damper with shorter snout to make room for the crankshaft position sensor.
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    Leaking Secondary Fuel Filter at the bolt

    I'm sensitized right now. I found two of these o-rings last week. Don't ask what they cost to replace. Differentiating between metric and standard o-rings is very difficult.
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    Parts location 6.2 lift pump supply line

    I agree that a longer line doesn't need the moulded shape. Fortunately, my 40 year old line is still in good condition.
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    Power Steering Pump Options?

    Lowering the oil viscosity helps. Dexron 3 would be roughly the equivalent of an AW32 hydraulic oil.
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    Power Steering Pump Options?

    We despise gear pumps in th marine industry. Too noisy and no benefit. Vane pumps are always an upgrade. They're good for 3000 psi and last longer than gear pumps. If you need more than 3000 axial piston becomes the preferred flavor.
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