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It turns out they have a priming port! I found it after pouring about a gallon of oil half a quart at a time down my arm....

I got the old one out and new one in. Now my stinking oil pump isn't building pressure. I've posted a thread about it. Probably going to order a new pump as I'm not sure of the condition of the donor pump. If that doesn't get it... I'm repowering. Probably a 4bt diesel.

I'm waiting patiently.

I let it run for about 15-20 seconds, definitely long enough for pressure to build.

While running.

This guy. I even made sure it was facing the correct direction.

I broke the fitting to the block that Ts into the line to the head and the oil pressure sensor. I pulled the QD and oil did, indeed, fly. My oil pump was kinda thrashed on the bottom, I think from debris circulating when the piston took a crap. And being as I don't know the status of...

There is, but it cleaned it and put it back.

Ok all- Here's where I am: I rebuilt the T230 Tornado, no oil pressure on the electric oil pressure gauge, so I put a manual testing gauge on and still no pressure. I pulled the oil pump and made sure it's primed, still no pressure on the gauge. I pulled the quick disconnect off of the...

I believe I'll be home, but things are nuts at work right now.

Well, she's fighting me every step of the way.... Got to the shop WAY too early for a day off.. And commenced working... The first thing i did was hang a needed shop accessory that this old girl taught me I need: I put the thermostat back in (as I had left it out while I was offshore to...

Well, I'm home and dug into why she wouldn't start. One thing I failed to mention (maybe 2) was that a: when I ran her on the stand, I didn't have an oil pressure gauge hooked up. B: she was making a horrible squeaking noise shortly before I shut her down Well, here's some of lessons I've...

That's when you buy a case of beer, set up a camera, hook up some straps to your super light truck and the bottle jacks and blocks and hammer down!

To add to this, get a concrete bit for the pressure washer. My M715 had a poor coat of paint on it and not only did the concrete bit remove the old paint, but rust flakes etc too. Before: After the concrete bit: And as far as paint goes, have you considered using house paint? Much easier...

He asked for this to be his first truck that he will drive to high school. I told him I had no issue with that, but he will put in sweat equity and learn to maintain it so I don't get calls like "Dad, it won't start". I want him to be able to troubleshoot it and do any type of repairs he will...

Ok, final update until I get home.... In a nutshell, I pulled the engine three times. The last time I pulled it, it was because the timing was WAY out..... I ended up finding the spiral gear for the oil pump was ganchy, so I pulled my OF one off, then it was various other issues until I pretty...

3 VERY nice MVs!!!! Can't wait to see what else pops up!!!

It truly is an honor! Thank you all!!! I've been so busy at work and working on the M715 I completely missed the contest. Thank you all again!

Once I got the "new" engine, it was time to star pulling good off of my OG engine and transferring it to the "donor" engine. I started with the head. I ordered a complete gasket kit as I wasn't sure what all I would be running into, and I didn't want to have to stop and wait for orders to come...

I'm down for it! My offshore schedule is in flux right now, so pick a date and I'll try to be there with the 5 ton and/or the M715