It's a turbo coolant bypass if im not mistaken
My Build Has Started!
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Been putting a few hours in on the truck the past few days. Got all my parts cleaned except for the oil cooler.
I got my gauges switched out of my double pod into a triple and installed and wired in an oil temp gauge. Installed the DSP5 switch into the overhead console and ran the wiring for it also. Tomorrow I will attempt to wire it into the ecm.
Also installed a distribution block for power to my lift pump, transfer pump, webasto and air compressor. Will have that finished up tomorrow once I get a few electrical connectors I need. Cleans things up nicely.
I got my gauges switched out of my double pod into a triple and installed and wired in an oil temp gauge. Installed the DSP5 switch into the overhead console and ran the wiring for it also. Tomorrow I will attempt to wire it into the ecm.
Also installed a distribution block for power to my lift pump, transfer pump, webasto and air compressor. Will have that finished up tomorrow once I get a few electrical connectors I need. Cleans things up nicely.
Post 57 Dale. How do you post a single post? Say like post 57 only?
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38321&highlight=oil+temperature+gauge&page=4
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38321&highlight=oil+temperature+gauge&page=4
Click on the number in the upper right corner of the post. It will show only that post on the screen. Now copy the URL. It will end in "postcount=57"
Question about the oil cooler. Is it a big deal to get these to seal again if I take it apart and clean it? I really don't want to take it apart and have it leak, but I really want to to make sure there are no metal flakes from my broken crank in there-not that there was much of anything in the oil pan but still........
Technically the oil cooler is not a serviceable part. I've seen every gasket available except the one where you would split it in half. And there are little orings that separate coolant from oil.
Is it risky...yes, have I done it...yes, did I get lucky...yes
Is it risky...yes, have I done it...yes, did I get lucky...yes
So I got all the new bolts I need to convert over to or replace the Allen heads for the intake manifolds, oil pans and valve covers. Under $20 for everything. Way better than scrubbing off silicone rust and dirt.
Question now about studs and their locations. I know there are a couple needed for fuel return/supply piping, harness maybe, etc. just not sure where I need them so if anyone has a pic or two handy that would be sweet.
Also nothing goes in the empty bolt hole you can see in the head inside the intake correct?
Question now about studs and their locations. I know there are a couple needed for fuel return/supply piping, harness maybe, etc. just not sure where I need them so if anyone has a pic or two handy that would be sweet.
Also nothing goes in the empty bolt hole you can see in the head inside the intake correct?
Well it's been a few months. Time for another boring update.
In July I got the heads and my injectors and a couple other odds and ends down to the builder and I actually got to finally put my hands on my rod and pistons. The build sheet on the rods from Cunningham said they weighed in at I believe 1130 grams which isn't terribly out to lunch compared to the other rod builders but they are a bit heavier. Either way I will find out how they work hopefully soon enough.
The engine is almost assembled just waiting on some cam parts to get shipped to the builder and then it will be all done hopefully by the end of the month if not early September. They ended up using an LML balancer with the LML crank as it was 60 grams lighter and made things balance a lot better with no need for Swiss cheesing the crank.
Not looking forward to paying for the build though. The Canadian dollar is not doing well compared to the US. It's probably going to cost me 25% more now than it did a year ago. Thanks Obama and OPEC for that. smh.
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In July I got the heads and my injectors and a couple other odds and ends down to the builder and I actually got to finally put my hands on my rod and pistons. The build sheet on the rods from Cunningham said they weighed in at I believe 1130 grams which isn't terribly out to lunch compared to the other rod builders but they are a bit heavier. Either way I will find out how they work hopefully soon enough.
The engine is almost assembled just waiting on some cam parts to get shipped to the builder and then it will be all done hopefully by the end of the month if not early September. They ended up using an LML balancer with the LML crank as it was 60 grams lighter and made things balance a lot better with no need for Swiss cheesing the crank.
Not looking forward to paying for the build though. The Canadian dollar is not doing well compared to the US. It's probably going to cost me 25% more now than it did a year ago. Thanks Obama and OPEC for that. smh.
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Glad to hear you're making progress buddy :thumb:
Battery is mounted on the frame rail with a battery blanket now. Just need to cut the cables a little shorter and change the ends to a top post and it's ready to go. Also re-wired my power supply for the gauges on ignition power-something I should have done 7 years ago.
Found an issue with the steering box when I replaced the pitman arm. The shaft moves up and down an 1/8th" so I wreckon I'll be changing a steering box shortly after I get it on the road and it starts leaking.
Other than that ready for an engine.
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Found an issue with the steering box when I replaced the pitman arm. The shaft moves up and down an 1/8th" so I wreckon I'll be changing a steering box shortly after I get it on the road and it starts leaking.
Other than that ready for an engine.
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Engine done Dale?