Readying for the KW

[Truck Shop]

Then cummins changed the material to take the heat.

 

[DMiller]

Started as a Decent morning, pump and tubes up, pan back on, oil back in. Reconnected batteries, and lit it up. just over 20# cold idle then low coolant auto shut down cut in, two gallon after pushed through the whole system. Restarted, still right at 20 so will have to open gear train and go there!!. Left to warm fully, dropped to 10+/- lbs, idle and Low Oil Pr alarm, over 30 at 1400 so definitely still have something dumping flow and gear train is last point of contention. KNEW should have done OOFr OH, is what I get for trying shortcut IFr. Gonna be awhile before can present much else, giving myself a break from it remainder of weekend and this week. Cam does show good bearing flow now.

 

[farmerlund]

I feel your pain D Miller. will be interesting to see what the probem is.
Interesting=$$$.

 

[JPV]

Danggit I was hoping you had it, you deserve a break!

 

[Truck Shop]

out of suggestions.

 

[DMiller]

So am I. Every fault found so far has been a fact and factor. Should have just pulled the entire block, had it tanked, cleaned maybe even decked then built it. Would have found all the issues at one time. Gear train is next, then if still a problem, scrap dealer.

 

[Truck Shop]

Dave-A friend of mine who worked for Cat for 25 years-mainly truck engines said he would read this thread, another set of eyes. Pretty sharp guy
he might notice something overlooked.

 

[pushbroom]

Is the oil line from the block to the valve cover base for the IVA's capped off? It looked like it was in the pic's, just couldn't tell for sure.

 

[DMiller]

Yes, that came off the right rear of block off main gallery, entire fitting is removed and o-ring style plug in its place.

 

[DMiller]

So far for this morning
Less angry today

 

[kshansen]

So far for this morning
Less angry today

Here's hoping it is something obvious and not too expensive!

 

[DMiller]

Not thinking so.

Gear train is down except the adjustable idler, found no bad bushings, stubs look great. So wild hair blew air back thru first idler stub off the Cluster gear, blows Inside the Crankcase. Pan comes down tomorrow, again, I am tired with a pounding headache. Will pull the plate anyway as have to reseal W/P to plate, will replace all these gaskets. Strange Front Seal, almost as has a dirt lip on the Outside of the wear sleeve, seal and all stayed on crank, pulled out of front cover thru the back.

Beginning to expect a Cracked gallery side in the block.

 

[Willie B]

Here's hoping it is something obvious and not too expensive!

At this point it ain't obvious.
I got no suggestions, but I feel your pain.

 

[kshansen]

I am tired with a pounding headache.

Well then it's a good time to take a break form this one, trying to work through a bad headache is asking for trouble!

 

[Willie B]

Well then it's a good time to take a break form this one, trying to work through a bad headache is asking for trouble!

Jim Beam is a good analgesic. Not too much, that'd delay the headache, but it'll come back.

 

[DMiller]

A little.
Currently chasing two 150mg Celebrex with this
Seems to take the edge off

 

[DMiller]

Face of engine and gear train. Weird front seal where wide edge of sleeve was on Outside

 

[Old Doug]

I fill for you i have rebuilt stuff and had something bad go wrong i didnt fill good about it but i reused the parts after alot of blood sweat and tears i had something good. I hope you find something that can be fixed i wouldnt trust a mechanic that hasnt been through this kind of a deal before. Good luck

 

[DMiller]

So far this morning
Nada
What appears to be a casting sprue
And the head plug is still there

 

[DMiller]

What appears a hole is a shadow
I got a better light looked closer
All six piston coolers intact, both legs, and can see them all.

I am out of options.