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Depending on the 1028. Most are 1984 specific parts, there are limitations on certain models. If your 1028 is an A1, it has a 205 transfer case from a 1984 design with the figure 8 input bolt pattern, no other 1987 had this. All models use the same glow plug system which is 24 volt along with...

Without the dash GEN light bulbs connected, the alternators will not function so there will be minimal belt load so no belt squeal. If you have either GEN dash light illuminated with the engine running, there is a problem. Read the sticky thread at the top in this forum.

100 amps at 12 volts is a lot to ask from a single 2.75 inch diameter V belt. Actual specifications exceed 1400 Watts, that is almost 2 HP electrically. Well over that in mechanical power. Get notched or Gatorback belts. These grip the smaller diameter sheaves on these alternators. Get a...

The modifications to the intake manifold done, a full cleaning was necessary as there was remaining engine gunk in the runners which will trap a few of the thousands of aluminum shavings. And a good exterior cleaning is also needed as this was a used take off from Hillbilly Wizard. All the...

Pretty good welding, just a few smutty areas. Not that I could do better but good looking for that price point.

I had a perfect radiator before I used Blue Devil cooling system flush..seems that it removed solder bloom which caused a leak in the lower passenger side..and this coincided with a head gasket leak. I had a difficult time getting a proper flush with heavy sediment in the expansion recovery...

Power steering pump provides energy to the power brake booster as well as steering. This is why there are two belts driving the pump, one belt is shared with the driver side alternator. This reduces single failure mode but I've had one broken belt taking out the other. If you lose both...

Switch needs to be engaged at full throttle. It forces a downshift if allowed per engine speed and gear. Plus it increases hydraulic pressure to fully engage clutches.

Well, I was mistaken. Air cleaner studs are 8mm, 1.25 pitch. They were so dirty my thread gauges and actual M7x1 bolts threaded and held until heat from welding and cleaning..so I had to change the design just a bit. I even had the tap on hand. Just need to test the CDR integration which...

I see rusty valve covers and I want them painted black. Apologies to Mick Jagger Keith Richards

One more point. 379 cubic inches of 4 stroke has a theoretical volumetric flow rate of 395 cubic feet per minute at 3600 RPM. Actual flow rate is 350 cubic feet per minute for a volumetric efficiency of 89%. That is impressive for 1980s technology using cast iron heads. This is from the low...

Diesel engines cannot have any valve overlap because there is no room for either valve to be open at top dead center. In performance cam design, this is called a large separation angle. Performance engines are between 106 and 110° lobe separation angle between intake and exhaust lobes. Why...

Tap and die set came in. I had drilled holes to 0.234" as that is what my fractional index has, 15/64". 6mm is called for which is .2362". Regular bar soap is my tap lube of choice for aluminum, tapped almost as easy as installing a bolt. Chips from cast manifold are tiny so threads are...

Very common issue. THM400 was designed to work behind a carburetor engine, using manifold vacuum to indicate engine load. On the passenger side of the IP is where a vacuum control valve should be installed. Top tube to transmission. If valve is missing, direct connection with vacuum pump...

Bad Moto Guzzi 😉. I make a point to count how long the wait light is on. Roughly 100 amperes of draw. More for glow plug system diagnosis since failed glow plugs cause shorter wait time. The controller cuts power once voltage on the solenoid output exceeds 16.2 I had 3 plugs burned out...

Full DIY overhaul for the 27SI is about $45. Bearings, regulator, diode trio, main rectifier and brushes. First follow the testing protocol in the sticky thread above. I have only had one alternator fail in rotor winding, easy to diagnose with a multimeter.

The regular flavor anti seize is zinc based. Fine for aluminum. Copper is better for exhaust heat since zinc boils soon after melting.

CUCV alternators have tachometer output. I run a VDO tach directly off the #1.

Todd is a Texan so we are brothers..didn't know that stepping into this thread..I've even helped out Yankees..knowingly too 😉 Like I say about women, if they don't find you handsome, at least they should find you handy.

That thermostat housing and coolant cross over top bolt is my only failure to extract broken bolt. I did all, including welding. Broke an extractor too, hitting it with the TIG torch to molten soften it up to make it drillable. I found the Helicoil kit and slathered those bolts in antiseize...