Rescue rig project

[STINEY]

Can't hurt to salt him, can it? How fast can you run as compared to the Reverend?

Assuming that salting him shows that he REALLY does not like salt, that is.

[Bob Holmes]

When it comes to things automotive, I'll try just about anything.

Have your track shoes on.

[SuperBuickGuy]

When it comes to things automotive, I'll try just about anything.

Have your track shoes on.

I'm less worried about the man of the cloth than I am the guy who's got his back. Last time I checked, even lightning rods aren't much help with that guy.

or to quote David of Biblical fame - "where can I run that you are not there?"

[SuperBuickGuy]

Exhaust is on, oh this thing sounds good.

Going skiing with the Pastor again on Thursday.... the rescue rig says "prayers would be appreciated."

One last note that seems obvious, except that someone I talked to today who seemed surprised by this.... there is no need to add fuel if you're already running rich. The turbo on a diesel gives you a bit more torque and a lot more hp, it does that by giving the motor more oxygen (okay, captain obvious so far) - with my diesel, it runs (pre-turbo install) great off idle to about 3000 rpms, but then, despite the fuel pump giving it more fuel, the motor just doesn't want to spin faster - thus a nice cloud of black smoke. Gale Banks says "turn up the injection regulator (in the pump) 1/4 turn to give the motor more fuel." Here's the part I thought was obvious, if your motor is already blowing black smoke it's got enough fuel just not enough air so there is no need to turn up the amount of fuel going into the motor.... in my motor's case, it was getting so much fuel that it was overheating the motor on long grades..... with a diesel that's a classic sign you don't have enough air.

okay - a collective "duh" is good....

[SuperBuickGuy]

I love learning. When I was in my 20s I did a build on a 350 chevrolet and put it in a truck that'd be the twin to this one (equipment-wise). I spent a lot of money getting a motor rebuilt and listening to a machinist who was your classic know-it-all; and I hated the motor. It had about the same torque as the 6.2l, more hp (maybe 250-275), and 50% of the mpg. Needless to say I was underwhelmed - if only I'd bought the gale banks turbo kit for that truck.... I'd have saved money and had the hp of that 350....

I love the turbo on this truck, it's a whole new truck. Nope, won't win any pulling wars and I'm sure the Shasta grade would still be a struggle - however, it could easily run with the 350 or 400 that was in my prior truck; and, of course, get 50% better mpg.

[milner351]

The whistling turbo diesel is a mighty infectious thing. Dan will learn this same listen mighty quick with is cummins....
Great work. Great even more knowing you're happy with what you've done making it all well worth it.

I'm not going to curse you with mentioning the head gasket issue.... how's the coolant overflow bottle looking?

[Bob Holmes]

I'm less worried about the man of the cloth than I am the guy who's got his back. Last time I checked, even lightning rods aren't much help with that guy.

or to quote David of Biblical fame - "where can I run that you are not there?"

NICE!! You are one erudite "sum bitch" aren't you!! LOL.

As to turbo whistles, that's the song I love to sing. And then I look for exhaust leaks, usually between the mani and the turbo.

By the way, since you mention it, here's a courtesy "duh".

[SuperBuickGuy]

NICE!!

By the way, since you mention it, here's a courtesy "duh".

LMAO


and the coolant is looking great, John, thanks for asking.

[milner351]

See - Boost can in fact seal up leaking head gaskets!

(Kidding, honestly - I don't wish you the special hell of pulling diesel heads in chassis)

[SuperBuickGuy]

either it sealed the head gaskets or there was oil in the anti-freeze from one of the several times I've had to drain the coolant..... I still wonder at its rough idle.

I'll not change the heads with the motor in the truck, I'll change the motor.

[milner351]

Don't fix what aint broke.... hopefully you'll get a few years of reliable service out of this rig before any major surgery is required.

Rough idle?

Cold or all the time?

[SuperBuickGuy]

warm

like a sticking injector - which would be about right since I didn't buy new injectors when I rebuilt the pump 3x.... I'm hoping it self-solves (doubtful), but it's also not getting worse and it's not so bad that I'm willing to do anything about it (meaning, spend more money).

[Bob Holmes]

warm

... I'm hoping it self-solves (doubtful)

Taking those delusional pills I sent again, aren't you. As a young pup, Pa told me that nothing mechanical fixes itself. As much as I've sought evidence that he was wrong, I've become convinced that the statement is as immutable as the laws of physics.

BUT, I live with "car guy" symptoms all the time. You know the ones, normal folks wouldn't stand for them and get them fixed. Car guys know what the problems are and drive around them. LOL

[milner351]

Add some atf and or marvel mystery oil to a tank of fuel and see if it helps.... ya never know.

[SuperBuickGuy]

it does have ATF in the fuel.

I tend to fix stuff before it breaks, so when I notice an issue I try to figure out what's the issue and how long I have before I need to do something about it. In this case, the worst-case-scenario is it'll miss all the time and I have to change an injector... but the only way to find the injector would be to completely pull the fuel injection system apart (the hard lines have a coating inside that will plug the injector if you bend them to pull the injector out). However, if I wait, I can find the injector by putting my hand on each line and seeking the one that isn't vibrating (the line vibrates when the injector pulses)... so I have time