MEP-803A and water, a rebuild story...Hopefully!!!

[robson1015]

looks like a good parts machine now.....

 

[Bluevic443]

Update:
Been cleaning the pistons, connecting rods, all 8 lifters, and IP roller. All the lifters were full of the black sludge. Disassembled them to their individual pieces, cleaned with inspection. Only one was stiff. Coated them with 15w-40 and reassembled. Placed in a ziplock bag with the IP roller and covered with oil.

The pistons cleaned up real nice also. There was slight scarring on the #3 piston with the crack in the cylinder. The other 3 still have the factory machine marks.


there was no spun connecting rod bearings, not even scarred.
Been trying to contact small diesel shops and they have not returned any of my calls and emails.
I have been watching YouTube videos on sleeving cast iron blocks. I have a Bridgeport mill and a boring head, hell I will do it myself!!!! What’s the worst that could happen... I scrap the block!!!! Still need to have the head cleaned and evaluated for rebuild. Need to check the generator head still too, so it could still end up as a parts machine. Nothing wasted but my time!!!

 

[Chainbreaker]

I like your attitude...you got the equipment and you seem to have the time so go for it! If it doesn't work out your not out much other than the cost of the sleeve and your time.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Call Gary Jones @ Diesel Electric services (303-720-3936) or gsj@gci.net . Just tell him you have an LPW4 and all the questions you have. He will tell you point blank, I think, what your options are. The guy lives and breathes Listers.

 

[smokem joe]

I think I still have a bare block if it turns out you need one