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  1. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    As long as it’s Low-Ash Detergent-type, Should be fine.
  2. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    For priming the fuel system, I’ve used compressed air in the past but prefer using an inexpensive 12V inline fuel pump instead, plumbed between fuel tank & primary filter. As soon as you hear fuel being returned to the tank you can remove the pump and reconnect the fuel fittings, or like I did...
  3. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    I have them but I am working out of state for who knows how long.... It’s cheaper and easier to just buy them & have them on hand when you need them. The part I’ve had the hardest time finding was the Governor Gap gauge (.200 wedge), had to pay $$$ for a Bosch unit as the KM was just not...
  4. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    The attached Operator’s Guide should help; it specifies an appropriate ethylene-glycol based coolant; I would stay with a low-silicate GREEN coolant, as the newer orange or pink coolants may have adverse effects on cooling system components in older motors. There is a Supplemental Cooling...
  5. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Find your nearest Parker shop that specializes in hydraulic hoses....they will have the upgraded fuel-rated lines Tracer mentioned, and you won’t be sorry. Better than anything you can mail-order from Summit.
  6. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Sounds good, sorry to jam your thread.
  7. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Have you checked the oil cooler on the lower right side of the block (passenger side, towards front of block)?
  8. silverstate55

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    As others mentioned, use a putty knife to work your way all around the oil pan to break it loose gradually. Check the oil cooler seals as well to make sure no coolant is leaking into it...if you already have it apart, you might as well go through it all to prevent future repeats. Make sure you...
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