DMiller
Senior Member
Appreciate the heads up on hitch. Likely be a Fifth Wheel type that will be pulled with it.
Very nice looker you have.
Very nice looker you have.
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Readying for the KW
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Mother Deuce
Senior Member
I just got to know it and it is leaving, (deep sigh) I am fairly old and ugly... however I would be stunning and youthful wheeling' that 550!! LOL!!
DMiller
Senior Member
Moved back into shop all it will go, hood would full open thru doorway then. So removed hood, NO more needing to have door open for working.
DMiller
Senior Member
DMiller
Senior Member
Then the FUGLY!!
Drained the stuff what was inside the Fuel tanks, HAD to HAVE DOOR OPEN!! STANKY!!
Pulled piston/rod assemblies, #s 1&6 were close to dangerous point, journals still look OK.
Did take a Direct Hit, sludgy oil in Pump Delivery Side tube, Direct to hat and Forehead, at least NOT Detroit Oil.
Drained the stuff what was inside the Fuel tanks, HAD to HAVE DOOR OPEN!! STANKY!!
Pulled piston/rod assemblies, #s 1&6 were close to dangerous point, journals still look OK.
Did take a Direct Hit, sludgy oil in Pump Delivery Side tube, Direct to hat and Forehead, at least NOT Detroit Oil.
DMiller
Senior Member
Best for Last. Noticed strange Red Wire out of place.
What else that 'When In Doubt Run a New Wire.'
What else that 'When In Doubt Run a New Wire.'
Willie B
Senior Member
Did I miss it? What is this engine? It isn't yellow, Cummins perhaps?
What does one do about the crank? Will it be reground before new bearings? Or just new bearings?
What does one do about the crank? Will it be reground before new bearings? Or just new bearings?
crane operator
Senior Member
Specs are a couple pages back. The engine is a c15 acert. I think Dmiller plans to get rid of the twin turbo Acert stuff.
DMiller
Senior Member
Yes he does, and there is Yellow pant under all the crud covering the block. Journals are good, I will wipe and clean and visually inspect full circumference but what have seen so far is still good.
DMiller
Senior Member
Eventuality is to Decompress to a 6NZ level, for pistons, replace the head, new bearings and gaskets, SINGLE turbo kit then have the Processor reflashed to eliminate the ACERT equipment. ALL new hoses, lines, tubes if can be bought, will be up late on SIS for the order list. Will be pulling down the Front Rear and Thrust Mains next to see what look like.as are the severe wear points, also be pulling sleeves and inspecting counterbores as well block deck.
Chassis will get fuel tanks repositioned to OE Points then either buy or fab the Rear Toolbox and Battery Box mounts, reconstruct the stack support tables on those and hang all those. Already know the Brake treadle is frozen in place, floor matts are shot where will get pulled, Driver seat base is corrupted beyond repair passenger seat base is a Storage(Sh!t) box and seats themselves well worn so time to Update seating as well new seat belting. Misc trouble spots for Air Lines, hose hangers rusted away piecemealed with Nylon ties, exhaust is a full reconfigure where uncertain if will Twin stack or Single Road Dump, Frame while Open will get rough sanded and a heavy coat of rust inhibitor Black loaded, once at the close phase when get air ride all rebuilt will consider if budgeted for Full Cab/Sleeper repaint but running gear is being painted, Here. Also due for and will be rebuilding all foundation brakes if not repairing or replacing many air brake valves.
But that ALL depends on Engine Build. Still has a PTO hanging, no pump or other devices so may consider removal when drain box for refill as also Leaks.
Chassis will get fuel tanks repositioned to OE Points then either buy or fab the Rear Toolbox and Battery Box mounts, reconstruct the stack support tables on those and hang all those. Already know the Brake treadle is frozen in place, floor matts are shot where will get pulled, Driver seat base is corrupted beyond repair passenger seat base is a Storage(Sh!t) box and seats themselves well worn so time to Update seating as well new seat belting. Misc trouble spots for Air Lines, hose hangers rusted away piecemealed with Nylon ties, exhaust is a full reconfigure where uncertain if will Twin stack or Single Road Dump, Frame while Open will get rough sanded and a heavy coat of rust inhibitor Black loaded, once at the close phase when get air ride all rebuilt will consider if budgeted for Full Cab/Sleeper repaint but running gear is being painted, Here. Also due for and will be rebuilding all foundation brakes if not repairing or replacing many air brake valves.
But that ALL depends on Engine Build. Still has a PTO hanging, no pump or other devices so may consider removal when drain box for refill as also Leaks.
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Junkyard
Senior Member
I just got to know it and it is leaving, (deep sigh) I am fairly old and ugly... however I would be stunning and youthful wheeling' that 550!! LOL!!
I didn’t want to turn loose of it either. Oh well. It’s better to have love and lost than to not have loved at all!
farmerlund
Senior Member
I did what you are doing to my 05 C15. set mine to 550hp. Runs super nice, you will not be disappointed. What is the engine prefix? the only trouble I had was my computer would not take the new program. mine was a BXE engine. I was told the BXE computers can be temperamental. I switched to a 6NZ computer. Right or wrong thats how it went for me.
I think they only made the BXE for a year or two. Someone will be along to correct me shortly. LOL
Anyways Looks like a good project. should keep you busy for awhile.
I think they only made the BXE for a year or two. Someone will be along to correct me shortly. LOL
Anyways Looks like a good project. should keep you busy for awhile.
Spud_Monkey
Senior Member
Rip that PTO off, makes easier to get under there and to pull or put transmission on, I'm sure you already know that. drivetrainamerica.com will have replacement cover unless TS knows of better place, I'm all ears if he does. Pulled mine off and put a cover on, best idea yet in that regards.
DMiller
Senior Member
Local salvage company north of here will have one of the covers, build dump trucks there, may even buy the PTO. If requires a processor will go that way, as is a BXS ACERT, snatched the second turbo mount and mini intercooler off yesterday, can actually see the water pump now.
Also ordered a APTIV(Delphi) connector kit and extra connectors, quite a few have broken latches, a number been cut out.
Also ordered a APTIV(Delphi) connector kit and extra connectors, quite a few have broken latches, a number been cut out.
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farmerlund
Senior Member
Ya BXS, that’s the one. Lol.
Here is a little preview DM. After and before on a C13.
Here is a little preview DM. After and before on a C13.
DMiller
Senior Member
What a Snarled mess they built on these!!
DMiller
Senior Member
Mains not bad. Thrust still in place and no indications on journal, not as much dirt passage wear as expected.
Rear main and #6 rod journals
Rear main and #6 rod journals
DMiller
Senior Member
Just curious, where did you get your kit from?
Am considering the variable geometry Switchblade kit.
farmerlund
Senior Member
Its a PDI kit. Than I have a friend that does computer stuff so he did that part. Some of it I make up like the turbo oil return and the inlet piping and exhaust. Cost around $7000 by the time I was done.
JPV
Senior Member
Give this guy a look, I think he is right in the ballpark.
http://oldtunerguy.com/Cat-C15-Single-Turbo-Conversion-Kit.html
http://oldtunerguy.com/Cat-C15-Single-Turbo-Conversion-Kit.html