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Turbo Rebuild 3LJ-319 (Whistler)
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JasonS
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Not sure if you made a typo but a D turbo is Schwitzer 3LM-39
I copied the 3LM-319 from the first post in this thread. If that's not correct then maybe I'm looking at the wrong kit from J&H.
So far I am not able to get the two halves of the turbo apart. I've got the clamp ring removed, and I've been tapping and hitting all around the seam with putty knives, screwdrivers, a chisel; let it soak in PB Blaster overnight. Today I am trying a combo of ATF and acetone around the seam, to see if that can soak in and break up the rust. But so far no dice.
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3LJ-319 is the "C" turbo
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I've heated them up to get the housing to expand and hammered a screwdriver between the halves. The rebuild manual warns against doing this.....
I bought the "Whistler 3LJ-319" kit from J&H myself. When I discovered someone had taken a grinder to my exhaust turbine blades, I decided to replace it with a new turbo. I sold my kit to another member. Good luck with your rebuild. Wscougarx's post is awesome.
I'm not sure where my whistler kit came from--I got it from Gimpy. But I was looking for a NON-whistler (D) kit to rebuild the D I'm taking off the truck. J&H says they have one, but it's based on the code I gave them from the OP, which JasonS is calling into question. Confused yet?
wsucougarx, where did you get the gaskets as shown in Post #10, pic #5?
(2 gaskets for the oil fittings and one where it mates to the exhaust manifold)
Edit: I went ahead and ordered them at J&H Diesel, I imagine you got them there too. I sent them your photo for reference. For me it was $25.78 shipped for all 3 (just over $5 for shipping).
Thanks again for this thread.
(2 gaskets for the oil fittings and one where it mates to the exhaust manifold)
Edit: I went ahead and ordered them at J&H Diesel, I imagine you got them there too. I sent them your photo for reference. For me it was $25.78 shipped for all 3 (just over $5 for shipping).
Thanks again for this thread.
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I've got two "d" turbos on the shelf and both are 3LM-39.I'm not sure where my whistler kit came from--I got it from Gimpy. But I was looking for a NON-whistler (D) kit to rebuild the D I'm taking off the truck. J&H says they have one, but it's based on the code I gave them from the OP, which JasonS is calling into question. Confused yet?
For getting the two halves back together tightly, I had limited success with a rubber mallet but then discovered that an axle nut socket is just the right size to press down on the exhaust side without damaging the small lip that sticks out, so I was able to use the arbor press.
Well, the operation was a success. She's a whistler now. I am going to hang on to the D turbo and see if I can come up with a rebuild kit for it. And as much oil as it had been putting out, I suppose it's natural that a couple drops will still come out the first few times I run her. Wish I could go for a drive down the road but she's nowhere near ready.
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First off Great pic of the rebuild and second I just pic up one of the turbos for around $130 and wanted to find out where you purchased the rebuild kit from (web site)? and where do I find the specs like boost operating temp ect... I have a 1978 K5 with a turbo charged 6.2l Diesel and want to put this turbo on the truck. I have seen it done before just wanted to get more info on the turbo. And of course the awesome step by step rebuild you did.
and second I just pic up one of the turbos for around $130 and wanted to find out where you purchased the rebuild kit from (web site)? and where do I find the specs like boost operating temp ect... I have a 1978 K5 with a turbo charged 6.2l Diesel and want to put this turbo on the truck. I have seen it done before just wanted to get more info on the turbo. And of course the awesome step by step rebuild you did.
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Just saw this placard from a truck for sale here on SS.
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I have one like that on my M35A2, I think it is a good idea to let the truck idle and cool down and the turbo spin down a little before you shut it down.