Forum: The Garage
04-26-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 48,997
I have a 245/d24t swap car and I'm loving it....
I have a 245/d24t swap car and I'm loving it. Regarding turbo/frame rail clearance, I just shimmed the pass. side mount up about a half inch or less and it doesn't hit that rail. Works great. Is...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-20-2012, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,544
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-18-2012, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,544
Actually, this is a possibility: the intake...
Actually, this is a possibility: the intake gasket at that port could have been leaky because I didn't use a torque wrench on the bolts (I realize now I should have, and I will next time), but...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-18-2012, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,544
intake soot
Jason the dark black stuff is coming from somewhere in the ceiling of the intake port. It is a very thin drip line and its present in all ports. I like your tight valve theory because none of the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-17-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,544
Rebuilt Engine 1st startup: intake port soot?
I started up my D24t/240 project motor and it ran wonderfully. The engine is a rebuild, and this was its first startup. Afterwards, I took the intake manifold off, and noticed that one of the intake...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
04-15-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,885
I figured it out: when the GP wire is in the...
I figured it out: when the GP wire is in the starter circuit, it is cycling the glow plugs when starter motor is engaged, which is too much for my little battery from my gasser. I just need the right...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
04-08-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,885
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Forum: Help! My car died!
04-08-2012, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,643
Thanks George. The piece I was missing was that...
Thanks George. The piece I was missing was that there is a switch external to the pump that activates the alt. comp. solenoid. I will just wire it to be on all the time. I am going to post another...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
03-25-2012, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,643
George: you said:
"but the trick is that to...
George: you said:
"but the trick is that to disable it, you need to provide constant 12V to that solenoid when the key is on -- not disconnect it. Running with it disconnected will cause the...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
03-25-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,643
Primer Bulb
George,
Thank you very much for your reply. This helps. I have heard they are a bear to prime. I actually hooked up a primer bulb to it today after excessive cranking didn't work, but I got pulled...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
03-25-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,643
Altitude compensator solenoid stuck on ground.
I hope one of you guys can help me figure this out: I'm trying to start an engine that was rebuilt in the 90's. My altitude compensator solenoid (the one at the bottom drivers side of the pump right...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-29-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,168
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Forum: The Garage
05-17-2011, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,397
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-17-2011, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,505
Jason,
I am getting ready to replace crank/cam...
Jason,
I am getting ready to replace crank/cam and pump/cam belts on my d24t (now in a 240 chassis with a m46, by the way ;) ). My question is: Can you explain how you used vice grips to hold the...
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Forum: Tool Rental
05-17-2011, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 49,851
I would like to know if anyone has the rear...
I would like to know if anyone has the rear camshaft sprocket counterhold tool and the crooked wrench needed to turn the bolt on same? Is there a tool that will work around needing these two special...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
12-09-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 21,479
Just a quick follow up: The gas clutch cable...
Just a quick follow up: The gas clutch cable worked! I was wrong. It is all together now: tranny, clutch, driveshaft. Just have to run all the lines and mount the accessories! I'm excited to get it...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
12-09-2010, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,160
You might want to consider converting to an...
You might want to consider converting to an electric vacuum pump. There are many aftermarket ones that are universal fit for brake boosters. You just fabricate a plate to cover the hole on the head...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-28-2010, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,084
Picture of my turbo.
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Just want some confirmation on hose routing: small port on comp. to sm. on wg actuator, large port on comp. to large port on wg actuator, right?
What is the reason there are 2 ports when both...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-28-2010, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,084
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-25-2010, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,253
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-12-2010, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 27,538
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-03-2010, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 27,538
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-03-2010, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,614
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-01-2010, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 27,538
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Forum: Items Wanted
07-12-2010, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,600
Throttle spools
Hey, thanks for replying. I found some at a volvo dismantler. The D24 vs D24T spools are different. Mainly the mount on the injection pump. Thanks again!
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