DT Ron
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Strokin Okie
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DT Ron
Let the fireworks begin. lol
I really like and respect Ron, but a few of his thoughts and methods are poo poo'd here. It sounds like they work for him tho!
It's a long video but would like to hear your thoughts.
I really like and respect Ron, but a few of his thoughts and methods are poo poo'd here. It sounds like they work for him tho!
It's a long video but would like to hear your thoughts.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: 'Pitlock, Maine
Hard to argue with 10 years of experience, although he doesn't say how many he's actually done I believe he did say he's only had two re-dos. Like you say, Let the fireworks begin. Lol
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Lakeland, Fl
Loosening the fan nut with an air chisel would not happen on my truck.
I would like to know more details on the failures he's seen with replacing oil rail and injector o rings. It doesn't look to be that hard of a job but if you use the wrong material, they will fail.
He is the first I have seen to admit head gaskets fail regardless of studs or TTY bolts. They both work and they both will fail.
I would like to know more details on the failures he's seen with replacing oil rail and injector o rings. It doesn't look to be that hard of a job but if you use the wrong material, they will fail.
He is the first I have seen to admit head gaskets fail regardless of studs or TTY bolts. They both work and they both will fail.
Logistics Pro
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From: Kissimmee,Fla
Hate to say it but he is right about the head gaskets with bolts and studs.It's all in the prep in the block and heads. If the machinist screws up,it's a waste of time.I feel the same about how much to take off the heads. Knowledge is key here.
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Strokin Okie
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I am mostly blown away by the 99% of the heads he has seen just gets cleaned up and new gaskets (no milling), and no re-dos!! Seems odd, but he has succsess and a good reputation. Very interesting to me.
He mentions every head has cracks, which is probably true, but the two machine shops in Tulsa that are worth going to won't even bother milling them when they see cracks. They just send you right out the door...
He mentions every head has cracks, which is probably true, but the two machine shops in Tulsa that are worth going to won't even bother milling them when they see cracks. They just send you right out the door...
Logistics Pro
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From: Kissimmee,Fla
All diesel heads have cracks,it's the nature of the beast. Now how badly they are cracked and where, that's a different story
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Lead Driver
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Ron's videos have saved me a ton of time, money, and headache. I guess he's never taken a truck apart that has the nipple cups flopping around in the oil rail though. I'm also a little iffy on not worrying about the bolts on the perimeter of the rocker boxes and adding sealant to the gaskets. I've never used silicone on a gasket of that type. Is it very common for the bolt holes in the rocker boxes not to line up with the heads? That's minor stuff I guess, I appreciate him taking the time to make videos and I'll keep watching and learning.
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Ive said all the above.
Head gaskets fail. I dont care which way you go. One just give better odds.
Towing with high hp tunes is a big factor. Stuck turbos are another.
And yes fan removal with a 24" chisel bit on your air hammer is the best method.
Head gaskets fail. I dont care which way you go. One just give better odds.
Towing with high hp tunes is a big factor. Stuck turbos are another.
And yes fan removal with a 24" chisel bit on your air hammer is the best method.
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That's a very helpful video IMHO. Anybody notice the green coolant? Also he tells us what not to use on the block/head gasket mating surfaces but not what we should use? Maybe a mild scotch brite pad?
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Green engine coolant....
He's right about surface prep and flatness. The head doesn't need to be 100% flat and you definitely do not want a mirror finish.
Surprised he hasn't seen oil rail o-ring failures though.
Josh
He's right about surface prep and flatness. The head doesn't need to be 100% flat and you definitely do not want a mirror finish.
Surprised he hasn't seen oil rail o-ring failures though.
Josh
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Strokin Okie
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Too funny, I didn't even notice the green coolant!
I think Ron's videos are great. I just found his stance on head prep, oil rail o-rings, and injector o-rings to go against what is mentioned here and what I was taught for years. But hey, a good reputation and high success rate speaks volumes.
I need to find a straight edge like that. Like any specialty tool that thing is probably pricey...
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of the head serface. But I have never opened that Pandora's Box of hate and discontent.
Too funny, I didn't even notice the green coolant!
I think Ron's videos are great. I just found his stance on head prep, oil rail o-rings, and injector o-rings to go against what is mentioned here and what I was taught for years. But hey, a good reputation and high success rate speaks volumes.
I need to find a straight edge like that. Like any specialty tool that thing is probably pricey...
I think Ron's videos are great. I just found his stance on head prep, oil rail o-rings, and injector o-rings to go against what is mentioned here and what I was taught for years. But hey, a good reputation and high success rate speaks volumes.
I need to find a straight edge like that. Like any specialty tool that thing is probably pricey...
Even as low as $50 if you search. Go used and they are even less.
Sean
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