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162tcat

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Are the heads, block, crank and rods the same in the LD, LDT and LDS engines? I have a friend who is giving me an LD engine and I would like to rebuild it with LDS pistons as a backup for my LDS 465-1a. I know the pistons, injection pump and injectors are different, I just want to make sure everything else is the same. Also, if it makes a difference, the LD is from a m35 but will be going in my LDS equipped 5 ton.

One last question, how do you ID the "thick deck" blocks?

thanks!
 

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Look for the TD cast on the side of the block. (near where the alternator is).
 

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Thanks for the info. I didn't think there would be a difference in blocks (other than "TD" blocks) or cranks but thought heads and rods could be different.

Anyone know a place to pick up the LDS pistons, liners and new style head gaskets at a fair price? Some places think this stuff is gold plated!
 

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I have not seen one without the nozzles.

Has anyone?
 

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No problem; all engines have them and all model LDT's, + LD, + LDS-465-1 and 1A engines (codes B,C,D,E and F) share the same oil sprayer tubes. The LDS-465-2 and the LDS-427-2 have different ones.


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ok, i wasn't sure about the LD block. the LDS nozzles are aimed at the holes in the piston head, the manual shows pressurizing the system to visualy check the aim.
 

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Thanks for the info. I didn't think there would be a difference in blocks (other than "TD" blocks) or cranks but thought heads and rods could be different.

Anyone know a place to pick up the LDS pistons, liners and new style head gaskets at a fair price? Some places think this stuff is gold plated!
There are actually two different TD blocks. There APPEARS to be an early TD and a late TD.
 
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