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Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2006, 01:56 PM

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1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

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Posted By Topspin

Why Did This Happen?

Has anyone seen this happen before? I wonder why a bolt in the timing gear would back out into the vacuum pump. This SEEMS to be the reason for all the damage (see photos). I have researched all...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2006, 11:43 AM

Replies: 24

1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

Views: 4,210

Posted By Topspin

Yes, the current theory is that the bolt backed...

Yes, the current theory is that the bolt backed out resulting in destruction of the vacuum pump and the chain jump. The valves appear to be fine. It seems the bolt backed out and was bent when it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2006, 11:30 AM

Replies: 3

1981 300SD Speedometer Question

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Posted By Topspin

Thanks!

Thanks for the information!

Larry
1981 300SD
1979 300SD

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2006, 02:01 AM

Replies: 3

1981 300SD Speedometer Question

Views: 894

Posted By Topspin

1981 300SD Speedometer Question

My son's 1981 300SD speedometer markings indicate a maximum of 85 mph. Some other 300SD vehicles show a top speed of 120 mph.

Does anyone know why?

Thanks in advance!

Larry
1981 300SD...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2006, 01:50 AM

Replies: 24

1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

Views: 4,210

Posted By Topspin

Photos from prior post

Here are the other photos from the prior post. Thanks for your patience.

Larry
1981 300SD
1979 300SD
1982 Chevy P/U 6.2L diesel

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2006, 01:07 AM

Replies: 24

1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

Views: 4,210

Posted By Topspin

The Mystery may be Solved

The mystery may be solved. Hatterasguy is probably correct. Thank you!

The oil pan was removed and a large piece of metal, along with numerous metal fragments, were found in the pan. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-06-2006, 11:59 PM

Replies: 24

1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

Views: 4,210

Posted By Topspin

1981 300SD Timing Chain Disaster

When my son was driving from Tucson to Phoenix last weekend, he heard a loud clunk followed by a quick rise in engine temperature and unusual noises. He immediately pulled over and turned off the...

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