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[exoilfld]

I am going to pickup my deuce this week. I have not heard it run in person, just a video. I have read there is a difference in a c and d turbo with the c being the whistler. Is there a way to tell the difference by examining it such as a number or physical appearance? I friend says he has a new multi fuel engine but he thinks it is a White. I wonder if it will work in the deuce?

 

[sandcobra164]

Try searching, I've seen multiple threads on id'ing the two. Basically if the exhaust side housing narrows considerably along it's diameter, it's a whistler. If it doesn't narrow much, it's a d. I put a whistler on my truck because I liked the distinct sound but some don't like it for long periods.

 

[cattlerepairman]

Congrats - and you will have some reading to do.

- yes, the C and D turbos look different (apart from how they sound). If your turbo sounds cool, is really loud and after about three hours of listening to it you kinda had enough, it's a C turbo
Search is your friend: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?4808-How-to-identify-whistler-turbo

The C sounds cool, but the D is the better, more efficient turbo. It also makes more PSI.

- Who made the engine doesn't matter. If it is an LDS or LDT 465, it will fit into your truck. Things to look for in a "new" engine: Look at the block casting near the data plate on the right hand side of the engine. Is there a prominent "TD" cast into the block? That's what you want to see. Thick Deck block for improved clamping force for the head studs. All the rest is freely interchangeable. An LDS (for the 5tons) can be fit into the Deuce with a few part switches. An LD (non turbo) will fit and a turbo can be added.

 

[porkysplace]

C Turbo vs. D Turbo
Whistler turbo vs. Non-whistler turbo
Turbo ID
Turbo part number/ID
C-Turbo or D-Turbo?
What turbo do I have? (Picture)
[h=1]D and C Turbo ?[/h]

 

[Flyingvan911]

Pull the hand throttle while it warms up. Let the rpm sit at 1,000-1,200 rpm. A whistler will whistle and chirp like a bird. It’s a beautiful sound.

 

[gimpyrobb]

No, its not.


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[exoilfld]

Thanks guys. I pick it up tomorrow. A friend is going to tow it for me with his 5 ton. I have restored several antique vehicles, but this big truck will be a challenge. I usually go by the saying "if it comes apart, it comes apart" . I think I will have to bypass some of that on this truck however.

 

[Scar59]

"HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED", if you want to enjoy music, conversations,etc later in life. Make sure the kids have protection.

 

[Karl kostman]

When I got my first Deuce (it had a C turbo) and it sounded so COOL! I drove the truck almost 200 miles home and about halfway I had had ENOUGH of that turbo noise, I found out a little goes a LONG ways!
KK

 

[sandcobra164]

I installed a muffler on mine to protect my kids hearing but I absolutely loved the distinct sound of my Whistler. I went 190 miles each way to a few GA Rallies and it never bothered me. I put the muffler on while my truck had a D Turbo on it and I could hear a little bit of spooling. When I put the C on, it'd scream exhaust note wise. Performance wise, research shows the D flows better. I didn't notice a difference. If anything the C may have tricked me into thinking it had better low end power due to the audible experience. It is a 134 HP engine in a 13,000 pound truck so 5 HP likely wouldn't be that noticeable. I did pull a 22,000 pound MK-18 Ribbon Bridge Launcher trailer meant for an MK-48 one time and could maintain 55 mph on flat ground and 40 mph at the slowest in 4th gear on hills with the C. Yes, the towed trailer weighed more than the prime mover but the brakes on the trailer worked so well that I don't think my brake shoes ever touched the drums.