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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-10-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
looking for an oil pump

Where can I find an oil pump?

I have finally gotten to the point that I am going to pull the motor and replace the gasket, and as long as I have it out I am going to replace the oil pump, if...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-27-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
ok, looks like an engine pull. Sigh. Anything...

ok, looks like an engine pull. Sigh. Anything else I ought to do while I have the engine out?
Forum: The Garage 05-07-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,776
Posted By lmwatbullrun
ditto; I've had very good experience with putting...

ditto; I've had very good experience with putting a ss gasket in one of my gasser vehicles.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-05-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
after due consideration, I am reasonably sure I...

after due consideration, I am reasonably sure I have a bad oil pump gasket.

Here's the question: Am I better off pulling the motor out in toto, or can I jack the engine enough to pull the pan? ...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-24-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
Doubt it's excessive crankcase pressure, as there...

Doubt it's excessive crankcase pressure, as there is no 'puffing' on this motor, it's tight in that regard.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-24-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
I very carefully straightened the valve cover...

I very carefully straightened the valve cover nut/stud seating areas and the little steel reinforcements that sit on top of it, and I also used some forma gasket outboard of the neoprene seal itself,...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-16-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
the more I think about this the more I think the...

the more I think about this the more I think the seal is not the problem.

Question: Is it feasible to get sealant in between the pump and the block without completely removing the pan? HOw much...
Forum: Items Wanted 11-15-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,444
Posted By lmwatbullrun
I may be persuaded to part with one of the two...

I may be persuaded to part with one of the two spares I have. PM me if you are still interested.
Forum: Items Wanted 11-15-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,100
Posted By lmwatbullrun
still looking for parts and whole cars. Eli, any...

still looking for parts and whole cars. Eli, any takers on yours?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-15-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
OK, I have a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff...

OK, I have a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel that would do the same thing, maybe get fancy and chuck it up in the lathe and trim it with the Dremel while the lathe spins it. How much did you...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-15-2010, 02:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
had two other thoughts-

Is it possible to burnish the seal bearing area without removing the oil pump?

Is it possible the oil is coming from somewhere else? I saw no evidence of oil leakage from anywhere else, but has...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-15-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
no joy with going outboard of the line. Still...

no joy with going outboard of the line. Still getting a trickle of oil onto the belt. This is getting to be a serious PITA. If I have to pull the engine to replace the seal, I might as well...
Forum: Suspension and Brakes 11-15-2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,076
Posted By lmwatbullrun
Could go to the yard; how late did the 740 lines...

Could go to the yard; how late did the 740 lines stay the same?
Forum: Suspension and Brakes 11-13-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,076
Posted By lmwatbullrun
steel brake lines

I've been trying to unscrew an old brake hose on my 740 so I can change the caliper. After the problems I had with the right side hose/line attachment, I soaked the connections in penetrating oil...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-13-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
In order for the sleeve lip to get pushed all the...

In order for the sleeve lip to get pushed all the way up the shaft, it has to pass through the aluminum housing that surrounds the front end of the crank. so that simply won't work, especially since...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-13-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
ok, the repair kit is not feasible

In order to install that sleeve, I'd have to pull the oil pump, and in order to do that I'd have to pull the engine and drop the pan. That ain't happening, not this fall.

What I did was...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-13-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
OK, the oil was coming from the front crank seal...

OK, the oil was coming from the front crank seal that I just replaced. I took everything apart, again, and it looks as though there is a groove on the crankshaft. It would appear that the old seal...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 11-07-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,365
Posted By lmwatbullrun
yup, water is not very compressible

I take your point, but it is worth noting that Jason has an intercooler; it may have a moisture drain on it to take care of just such problems. If not, I would think that retrofitting a moisture...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-05-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,563
Posted By lmwatbullrun
I'm not a professional mechanic, but I have been...

I'm not a professional mechanic, but I have been working on cars all my adult life. Diesels don't like half-way.
My calculations were that I could pay for the cost of the special tools required the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-05-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
OK, I'm running out of ideas here.

I have done the following-
Replaced the Valve cover gasket;
Replaced the cam seal;
replaced the front main seal;
checked the VC gasket studs;

And I am STILL getting a trickle of oil on the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-04-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,563
Posted By lmwatbullrun
here, here. I second what V8V said about the...

here, here. I second what V8V said about the reason that most volvo TDs ended up in the yard. Mine had only 150K miles on it when I got it, and the guy who had it before me, although a decent shade...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-03-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,836
Posted By lmwatbullrun
puffing clouds-

MOved the diaphragm screw all the way up and this did reduce the smoke load on acceleration somewhat, but I still have smoke on hard accel. It's more evenly distributed now, not so puffy. I'll look...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-31-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,360
Posted By lmwatbullrun
will look into that, thanks for the tip.

will look into that, thanks for the tip.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-28-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,510
Posted By lmwatbullrun
Who do I call for nozzles? Have had a hard time...

Who do I call for nozzles? Have had a hard time getting supplier to ship rebuilt injectors; going to renozzle a set I have and try those. Ideas?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-28-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,510
Posted By lmwatbullrun
how difficult is it to fabricate the lines? ...

how difficult is it to fabricate the lines? ANyone done that?
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