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12-17-2017, 04:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
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When I got home, I left the block in the car but pulled out all the boxes of parts, and did a quick inventory of what we got for a handful of hundies...
1990 Dodge w200 auto pickup motor with a supposed 190k miles. #1 piston is melted around the top ring land, and the bore is scored. Research says it was probably a failed injector. The rest of the pistons/bores looked ok on a quick look. Seller is a young diesel mechanic said his shop foreman said have a liner put in there, new piston, new rings, glaze bust it and it will prob do another 200k.
My research says that’s a common approach.
Not my style, so I am thinking a 20 thou overbore, new pistons, bearings and do it right. Rotating assembly spins easily by hand. I will see how the bottom end is once I get it on a stand.
Engine has had the famous killer dowel pin come out an break the front timing case, so will need to find a replacement. Gears look good, with no chips or obvious issues.
Cylinder head is complete with no obvious cracks or valve issues. Injectors are still installed.
Going thru all the boxes...
Turbo is clean with just a little play. Lift pump, and Injection pump is there, and looks rebuilt. Complete intake system inc original air filter housing, pipework, intake heater, crossover pipe, and exhaust manifold and turbo down pipe. Timing gears, crankshaft damper, front cover, push rod cover, starter motor, ac compressor, alternator, ps pump, vacuum pump, oil filler, oil filter housing, and dipstick. Water-pump, radiator hoses, fan, and fan clutch etc.
in short, looks like I have everything except the radiator and intercooler if it had one.
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12-17-2017, 06:19 PM
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Dazed and Confused
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1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
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IIRC with the Cummins you have one rebore and that's it, as opposed to the Isuzu that can be re-sleeved easily, and over and over; no machining to the sleeve at all.
I don't think first gens had intercoolers until 1994.
Yeah, a dripping injector can do amazing damage. If you hear a louder than usual knocking noise, shut her down and start pulling injectors. Thats why it pays to run diesel conditioner, ESPECIALLY now days with ultra low sulphur diesel. There is not as much lubricity with modern diesel fuel, which the fuel pump and injectors require on these older diesels. I usually am pretty generous with the conditioner.
A very good article:
http://www.sacea.org.za/docs/sait%20...s_2_shrunk.pdf
Are you planning on running an Allison behind her?
If you have any questions at all, like I said my neighbour is an expat Brit that knows pretty well all there is to know about 12V's. I'll take any questions you have to him.
Cheers
Tony
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12-17-2017, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Thanks for the input Tony.
I'm green on these Cummins thingies, so I think I posted all the info your buddy might need....
1/ I am finding Std, 20, and 40 tho oversize pistons. Note that some of what looks like scoring, especially around the top of the bore is actually melted piston deposits!
2/ Not expecting anything too serious on the bottom end, but 10, 20, 30 and 40 undersized are available.
3/ VE pump models are a little weaker that P-Pump, but VE can be converted to P, if you are dedicated... I doubt I would. Adding the modified fueling pin, and 3200rpm gov spring makes sense.
4/ Std Turbo is good for 300hp, which is more than the VE pump can do I am reading... 250hp/500tq would make it better than the 454!
5/ I am not sure about the Intercooler... I read its possible to add one to the earlier models.
Get your buddies opinion and post it or PM me!
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12-17-2017, 10:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 36' Classic 36 Diesel
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2012
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You can add an intercooler to any, it's just the plumbing that matters. Make sure to go to a cummins power shop with your engine serial number to get your controlled parts list number, and indexed parts list. Also, since all parts come from cummins, recommend cummins power club, $20/year and 10% off on parts and labor. I like it for the parts savings. Did you get the transmission from the dodge too?
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12-17-2017, 10:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Good info.
Like I said, once I know what I have and how I’m gonna build it out, it will become an underbench back burner project. I can chip away at it as time and budget allow. I cannot believe how much the short block weighs! I’m gonna have to build a special stand for it. I think it’s probably around 700lb.
The seller had the Trans from the motor but he said it was a non lock up auto so I didn’t look at it. I think it was the A518 which is an OD unit and I think it had was a 4wd, because I noticed it seemed short, but I was focused on the engine. I have a 4L80e under my bench, but I’m not thinking about that for now.
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12-18-2017, 05:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 36' Classic 36 Diesel
Colorado Springs
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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The Allison md3060 transmission is a nice pairing. 6 speeds, some have an oil sensor internal, that allow you to check the level at the panel. No replacement for dip stick, but handy if diagnosing an issue on the road.
The 5.9L 12v is speced at 1,100 lbs dry.
Do you happen to have large numbers on the block of 53?
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12-18-2017, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vycan
Make sure to go to a cummins power shop with your engine serial number to get your controlled parts list number, and indexed parts list.
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Yall better stop talking like that or you're gonna make me go buy a Cummins engine for literally no reason at all
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
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12-18-2017, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
As my 454 has plenty of life in it yet, this is a longer term project, if it even ends up in the MH!
I just got home from the desert, and I snagged it.
The Range Rover and it’s air-suspension was superb. I folded the seats down, dropped the suspension to the bump stops, and reversed into the cherry picker. Got everything secured and strapped down, punched the button and up she went to normal ride height. The dry weight cummins quote is 1100lb.... and I’m not gonna argue with under .50c/lb! [emoji3]
I put 10psi extra in the tires and drove her home... 145miles round trip! Averaged 17.5mpg.
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HOLY CRAP! You put that in the back of your RR!!!!
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12-18-2017, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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LOL!
Magnet....
I already did that!
Mayco,
Yes SIR!
LOL... its still in there as of now...
I have to figure out a stand, as my current motor stand is not in any way up to the task!
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12-18-2017, 03:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Hehehehehehehehe......I love it! As we used to say on the job " work with what you got" right?
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12-18-2017, 03:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
LOL!
Magnet....
I already did that!
Mayco,
Yes SIR!
LOL... its still in there as of now...
I have to figure out a stand, as my current motor stand is not in any way up to the task!
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Duck tape and bailing wire come to mind......
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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12-18-2017, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Yup, Down south it was, "Run whut you brung!"
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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12-18-2017, 05:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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A quick way to see if the bore is just built up aluminum from the piston is to use muratic acid. It will pull off the aluminum without messing up the iron. We used to do this when we stuck 2 stroke racing cart motors. A light hone, new piston and back on the track. That one looks pretty rough though.
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12-18-2017, 09:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Good info!
I am sure there is a good amount of aluminum deposit at the top of the bore, but I doubt thats the real issue!
Today, it was time to go thru all the parts, and decant from the myriad of jumbled bits into a logical.... well .as best I can.
This way I was able, in a fashion to see what I have, and make notes on the obvious stuff...
Then I can store them away for later, therefore making space to the other parts...
The rockers, push rods, head bolts, and a bunch of other stuff, were in a bucket...
No clue what was matched with what at this point...
Not my way, but we will survive!
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12-18-2017, 09:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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So, I emptied the buckets, boxes and tubs of parts, and arranged them in a logical fashion...
Rocker Covers, Rockers, and Pushrods, bagged, tagged and boxed!
Inspected the Turbo, which I think is serviceable, but needs new bearings, as it has some play in the tubine.
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12-18-2017, 09:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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VE injection pump moves freely, and looks unmolested...
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12-18-2017, 09:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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12-18-2017, 09:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
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12-18-2017, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Final bonus of today was finding the missing chunk from the Timing case, where the dowel pin fell out, and blew out the wall.
I think I can TiG weld it back in place!
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12-19-2017, 02:35 PM
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#2040
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
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The Range Rover and Toyota Landcruiser are the kings of SUV's......with the emphasis on the "U" for utility part. The rest of the SUV crowd are just to make woman see better, and feel "safer".🙄
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