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    8V92 Coolant in Oil (pictures)

    Working on an 8V92TA (1994 model with DDEC) and I've got coolant in the oil, I pulled the pan off and there's coolant running down at the back of the engine, the majority of the coolant is coming down the RH side but there is some dripping on the LH side as well from the same place (the LH head...
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    JD 490 engine replacement options

    Trying to locate a replacement engine for a JD 490 with a 4239T engine, the block is cracked and the only reusable parts are 3 connecting rods and the cam so rebuilding it isn't a viable option. The only reman I've been able to find was $13,000 ~ which is a little high given the value of the...
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    Cummins PT fuel pumps

    I don't work on old stuff much, is the air compressor and fuel pump timed on a Big Cam Cummins with a PT pump? Also are the pumps interchangeable, say I have an NTC 400 will the pump work on a 350? I know nothing about these old engines and the service manual I have doesn't say much about the...
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    Mobile/Independent shop operating costs?

    So for the guys that are mobile/independent mechanics, I have a couple questions... - Is it worth it or would you do something else if you could go back and start over? - What percentage of the hourly rate that you charge do you pay yourself and put back into the business? - What do you do for...
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    Hi from Washington

    Hi everyone :waving I've been lurking for a long time, I work as a truck mechanic but I'm looking at a potential job as a crane tech so I thought I'd sign up finally and see what all you heavy equipment guys are up to.
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