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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
To wrap this up from my side, one last tip I...

To wrap this up from my side, one last tip I forgot to edit into Post#1 - It could save some a few bucks!;).

The current price of the piston seal kit is $171 (June 2012). If the seal is scored you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
I thought Nachi were Chinese??. I can’t comment...

I thought Nachi were Chinese??. I can’t comment on them.


The bearing for W115 is the same - #626.


Junk #626 bearings are very common and as it is crucial that you use only “Precision”...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
The steel sleeve is hardened and ground. I have...

The steel sleeve is hardened and ground. I have never seen a bore scored - a very hard particle >60Rockwell C would have to find its way in there to do so and it's no mystery how it does! Cover the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
Good question! Maybe we should post a pole to...

Good question! Maybe we should post a pole to find out.:rolleyes: I would be more interested in how many now plan to replace the bearings and valves.

As far as I am concerned that is a side issue...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
Funola I’m sorry to have to tell you that you...

Funola
I’m sorry to have to tell you that you are wasting your time with that set up:o. All you are doing is testing the pump's suction plate valve for leaks. If Whunter was using a piston pump and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
0.07 m X pi = 0.2198 m^2 No that’s the...

0.07 m X pi

= 0.2198 m^2 No that’s the circumference!:o

(And pi = 3.14)

Pressure (P) of 1 bar = 100,000 pa = 750 mmHg = 14.5 psi = 29.5 "Hg

Better to keep everything in inches and psi...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
Since I started this thread I guess I’d better...

Since I started this thread I guess I’d better stick around to see it out!;)

Not sure what you are getting at when you say “floats” ?? If the spring strength was 90lb and the piston (vac) pull was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
There seems to be a general misunderstanding of...

There seems to be a general misunderstanding of what I meant by the pump “parking itself”. The dynamics of it are really very basic school stuff. My own analysis comes from eight years as a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
Thanks for the positive responses Guys:). ...

Thanks for the positive responses Guys:).



Steve

I believe that the root cause of almost all of these pump failures is a leaking vacuum system that results in continuous full stroke...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,966
Posted By Beagle
VACUUM PUMP FAILURE! Are you neglecting yours??

Déjà Vu! Lately there has been yet another spate of Vacuum Pump horror stories and angst that could so easily be avoided. Vacuum Pump failures are invariably caused by failure of the cam follower...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By Beagle
I agree – air in the system, he must have run it...

I agree – air in the system, he must have run it low.

You must bleed air out of the system thoroughly. Localized boiling in air pockets in the cyl head will blow open a new radiator cap even if...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 05-22-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,645
Posted By Beagle
And that is exactly where your problem is! You...

And that is exactly where your problem is! You can't do that without modifying the filter mounting bracket. You are drawing air into the system from the fuel return line, through the secondary filter...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,099
Posted By Beagle
There are no “thrust washers” or thrust bearings...

There are no “thrust washers” or thrust bearings in the pinion assembly. They are pre-loaded Taper Roller Bearings with a crush sleeve between the two bearings that will only collapse further at a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By Beagle
Don't waste your time using a standard oil seal -...

Don't waste your time using a standard oil seal - use the OE seal or you will soon be doing the job again! The lip seals on the balancer face to keep dirt away from the oil seal area. Be sure to keep...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,137
Posted By Beagle
If all else fails, cut a hole behind the Reg...

If all else fails, cut a hole behind the Reg plate, under the lock, with a hole saw and pop-rivet a patch on it when you're done.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,920
Posted By Beagle
I would have to say that any idling or rough...

I would have to say that any idling or rough running problems you encounter are more than likely caused by your D2 fuel!!;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,920
Posted By Beagle
Flow looks OK - about 60-70% I'd say. Are you...

Flow looks OK - about 60-70% I'd say. Are you using veg oil or mix?, just going by the brown color:o?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,214
Posted By Beagle
As Martureo said you need a ratchet gear wrench....

As Martureo said you need a ratchet gear wrench. Not the flat cheaper type, must be the Mastercraft 13mm reverse gear wrench with the angled head. Hinge must not be attached to hood. Glue the bolt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,920
Posted By Beagle
Fuel return line behind the Pump between #4 and#5...

Fuel return line behind the Pump between #4 and#5 injector lines - just to let air in so that fuel drains quickly from chamber when you remove supply line banjo bolt.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,361
Posted By Beagle
Use a Nu-Lip Aluminum washer with a bonded seal...

Use a Nu-Lip Aluminum washer with a bonded seal available at any Hydraulic spares store. It is a permanent fix for that problem and will seal perfectly even at finger tight. The 123 series is 18Ø but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,055
Posted By Beagle
A gasket leak into the water jacket is going to...

A gasket leak into the water jacket is going to give you at least an oily sheen in the radiator header tank. I really believe you have nothing to worry about - 1 to 2 inches in a couple of months is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,471
Posted By Beagle
Brian - Please post the part No and price of that...

Brian - Please post the part No and price of that rubber insert kit and a pic would be nice, I wish I had known about that when I did my engine mounts.

I’ll write up instructions for this in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,471
Posted By Beagle
Thanks Army. That is precisely the figure that I...

Thanks Army. That is precisely the figure that I got, I guess it hasn’t filtered down to all their agencies yet. Just under a 50% increase in one year!

I am beginning to believe they have an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,471
Posted By Beagle
Yes they did have the MB logo ground off and I...

Yes they did have the MB logo ground off and I have also seen them sold through the after-market with the MB Logo still on:(! Remember 3 separate companies are involved in the manufacture of that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,471
Posted By Beagle
Thanks Brian I am not looking to buy mounts at...

Thanks Brian
I am not looking to buy mounts at the moment but rather checking whether my information was correct but $134 is still highway robbery!

This is really quite a long story if you will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,471
Posted By Beagle
MB OEM Engine Mounts now $200 EACH?

I have just learned that MB has increased the price of engine mounts yet again by 40% in March and are now nearly $200 EACH!

Would someone here be kind enough to call their local MB agent and get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,721
Posted By Beagle
Oh Dear!:rolleyes: No sense of humor. Obviously...

Oh Dear!:rolleyes: No sense of humor. Obviously hit a nerve here didn’t I. Care to tell us about who sued you??:D:D:D

And now lets take a closer look at your “high level analysis” and “logic”.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,721
Posted By Beagle
No - Single point boring tool. "traction in...

No - Single point boring tool.

"traction in your mind":eek: ???? You've lost me there!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,721
Posted By Beagle
That deep score mark was caused by the boring bar...

That deep score mark was caused by the boring bar tool. The idiot machinist did not wind back the tool before lifting out the boring bar. The depth of the score mark is an indication of just how...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 939
Posted By Beagle
No big deal. Would be a good idea to drain old...

No big deal. Would be a good idea to drain old fluid. Fit the strut with all 4 wheels on level ground. Reconnect the hose to top of strut and top up leveler reservoir. With engine idling and about...
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