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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-22-2014, 02:52 PM

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My Official OM617 Toyota Pickup Repower Thread

Views: 141,280

Posted By snowbrd84

I put on OM617 in my Jeep, replaced the clear...

I put on OM617 in my Jeep, replaced the clear fuel lines with new from the MB dealership. 300 miles later, one broke and sprayed everywhere. Fixed it, 400 miles later, a different on broke. After...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-15-2014, 02:17 PM

Replies: 9

W116 OM617 turbo runs - $700 - Ohio

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Posted By snowbrd84

Ill buy the turbo from ya if its the K26, PM me...

Ill buy the turbo from ya if its the K26, PM me...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-15-2014, 02:16 PM

Replies: 7

1984 300D TurboDiesel parting out

Views: 848

Posted By snowbrd84

Do you know which turbo it has on it? I am...

Do you know which turbo it has on it? I am looking for a K26 turbo to replace my Garrett. PM me if it does... Thanks.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-14-2014, 07:26 PM

Replies: 0

WTB K26 Turbo

Views: 499

Posted By snowbrd84

WTB K26 Turbo

Looking for a K26 turbo to swap out for my Garrett on an 85 300sd motor. Need more low end boost. PM me if ya got one to sell with price including shipping to 20814.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2014, 11:17 AM

Replies: 2

Need Thread Size or Part Number - Temperature Sensor Adapter Bushing

Views: 554

Posted By snowbrd84

I've got one, wanted to order a coolant...

I've got one, wanted to order a coolant temperature switch today, found one thats m22x1.5, which I am hoping is what that plug is. The threads are stripped out on the smaller threads... Would have...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2014, 10:06 AM

Replies: 2

Need Thread Size or Part Number - Temperature Sensor Adapter Bushing

Views: 554

Posted By snowbrd84

Need Thread Size or Part Number - Temperature Sensor Adapter Bushing

Searched high and low with no luck. I need a part number or the thread size on the large adapter bushing that the temperature sensor threads into on the engine, behind the IP. Its an approximately...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-06-2014, 07:52 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: K26 Turbo

Views: 717

Posted By snowbrd84

The OM617 is in my 89 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift, 32"...

The OM617 is in my 89 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift, 32" tires, 3.73 gears. Not too concerned about top speed, at about 70mph, it gets a little scary, 80 feels like your in a mac truck going 110 across a 1...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-05-2014, 04:37 PM

Replies: 5

WTB: K26 Turbo

Views: 717

Posted By snowbrd84

difference as in to distinguish the two, or...

difference as in to distinguish the two, or difference performance wise?

visually, the K26 has the wastegate pointing towards the fender, while the garret has the wastegate pointing toward the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-05-2014, 10:41 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: K26 Turbo

Views: 717

Posted By snowbrd84

bump, Im sure one of you guys has a spare K26...

bump, Im sure one of you guys has a spare K26 sitting on a shelf...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-05-2014, 10:41 AM

Replies: 21

Parting out 1985 300D

Views: 2,197

Posted By snowbrd84

Hey if it has the K26 turbo, PM me a price,...

Hey if it has the K26 turbo, PM me a price, looking to replace the garret to see if i can get better spool...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-01-2014, 08:15 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: K26 Turbo

Views: 717

Posted By snowbrd84

WTB: K26 Turbo

I am looking to replace the Garrett turbo on my 617.951 with the K26 turbo off of a 300d/sd/td. Anyone?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-11-2014, 11:21 AM

Replies: 27

Where To Sense Oil Pressure - 617

Views: 3,785

Posted By snowbrd84

If you put the oil pressure sending unit on top...

If you put the oil pressure sending unit on top of the oil filter housing lid, you are going to get very annoyed when it comes time to change your oil filter, as me how I know...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-10-2014, 02:09 PM

Replies: 7

Aluminum Downpipe, Yes? No?

Views: 1,076

Posted By snowbrd84

I got really lucky and small parts shop by my...

I got really lucky and small parts shop by my office had a 3" 45 deg mandrel bend steel pipe, so I was able to fit that to the turbo flange. I am wondering if I can use the aluminum pipe towards the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-09-2014, 10:29 AM

Replies: 7

Aluminum Downpipe, Yes? No?

Views: 1,076

Posted By snowbrd84

Aluminum Downpipe, Yes? No?

I have to replace the downpipe on my OM617 motor, its in a Jeep, but it came out of an '85 300sd originally. I have the downpipe coming straight out of the turbo via the T-Bolt flange (the flex pipe...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2014, 10:09 AM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

The diesel was from August/September in Maryland....

The diesel was from August/September in Maryland. Had not run it since end of October, because the heater wasnt working due to a plugged up hose. Just started driving it again 2 weeks ago after...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2014, 09:39 AM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

Just wanted to update back that the problem has...

Just wanted to update back that the problem has been solved. After a week of trying to start it every night after work, I finally got it going last night. I put in five brand new glow plugs 2 weeks...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-10-2014, 11:23 AM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

Replaced all 5 glow plugs 2 weeks ago. I did...

Replaced all 5 glow plugs 2 weeks ago. I did fill the spin on when replacing, I am going to fill up a can with fresh fuel and try that this evening, hopefully that works...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-10-2014, 10:36 AM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

So, basically a week later now. It was up to 60...

So, basically a week later now. It was up to 60 on saturday, replaced both fuel filters, pumped the primer pump and reprimed the system. Tried cycling the glow plugs 4 times before starting. Nothing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-04-2014, 12:23 PM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

No emergency really, hate using the "my car wont...

No emergency really, hate using the "my car wont start so I'm working from home today" when several people are depending on me in the office to get more than one project out... The kicker here is,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-04-2014, 12:05 PM

Replies: 13

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

Views: 2,124

Posted By snowbrd84

Diesel gelled, will it start once it warms up a little?

SOLVED: Tested the GPs and found 3 of the 5 brand new Autolite glow plugs (installed the week before this happend) were completely dead and a 4th was reading way too much resistance. The fuel was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-22-2013, 01:00 PM

Replies: 9

Does the OM617 have an Aux Fan Switch?

Views: 2,386

Posted By snowbrd84

Realized I had a pic on my phone. Turns out...

Realized I had a pic on my phone. Turns out there are two switches/sending units as shown in the pic. So is one of these the heater control and the other the aux fan control??

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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-22-2013, 11:00 AM

Replies: 9

Does the OM617 have an Aux Fan Switch?

Views: 2,386

Posted By snowbrd84

The engine is in my Jeep. So that wouldnt really...

The engine is in my Jeep. So that wouldnt really apply. As to the probe/switch on the t-stat housing, I will take a look when I get home.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-22-2013, 10:06 AM

Replies: 9

Does the OM617 have an Aux Fan Switch?

Views: 2,386

Posted By snowbrd84

Does the OM617 have an Aux Fan Switch?

I am trying to get rid of an unreliable thermostatic fan switch (probe into radiator fins) that runs my electric cooling fan on my OM617.951 out of an 85 300sd. There is what looks to be some sort...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-15-2013, 02:27 PM

Replies: 12

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

Views: 1,320

Posted By snowbrd84

So I have seen people say these diesels actually...

So I have seen people say these diesels actually like the gasses circulated back into the intake. If it is in any way better to do this, then I will get a better setup to make it happen. But if it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Replies: 12

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

Views: 1,320

Posted By snowbrd84

I understand the difference between fuel pressure...

I understand the difference between fuel pressure and oil pressure. I was more wondering if new nozzles resulted in better combustion/somehow result in higher oil pressure. I let the breather hose...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2013, 12:01 PM

Replies: 12

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

Views: 1,320

Posted By snowbrd84

I did put a slightly smaller diameter hose on the...

I did put a slightly smaller diameter hose on the line from the catch can to the intake. I will try replacing it with a larger hose. Does the catch can need to be vented back into the intake at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2013, 10:35 AM

Replies: 12

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

Views: 1,320

Posted By snowbrd84

the catch can has two ports on top (in/out) and a...

the catch can has two ports on top (in/out) and a drain on the bottom. The crankcase is plumbed to the top of the catch can, the other top port is plumbed to the air intake. The drain at the bottom...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2013, 07:43 AM

Replies: 12

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

Views: 1,320

Posted By snowbrd84

Higher Oil Pressure and Oil Leak After Nozzle Install

I just got done installing new Monark nozzles on my OM617.951 motor. It was running fine before, just wanted to do it to see if it would help with acceleration. Before the nozzle install, I never...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-02-2013, 02:43 PM

Replies: 1

Airflow Requirements for Intake Precleaner Sizing on OM617

Views: 1,244

Posted By snowbrd84

Airflow Requirements for Intake Precleaner Sizing on OM617

I need to get my intake outside of the engine bay and am looking at mounting a precleaner on a very short riser pipe coming out of the cowl. It is an OM617.951 in a Jeep Wrangler. I hate the look...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-02-2013, 09:58 AM

Replies: 14

Help with gearing for OM617 Swap

Views: 5,198

Posted By snowbrd84

Due to the cost of adapting the trans to the...

Due to the cost of adapting the trans to the engine and the fact that I just did it, I cant really afford to do it again... So I am stuck with this trans for now. In hindsight, I would have swapped...

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