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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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So, what's the opinion on engine removal method, out the front or pull the cab? I do have the ability to pull the cab and hang it overhead for the duration of the work, tall shop and a chain hoist there. I also have a forklift. But, looking at the threads for out the front removal it almost seems easier to go that way anyway.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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Have an older 12v in an Onan genset that had the famed KDP self destruct happen before it was handed down to me at work. That thing runs like a bucket of bolts but I will say it never gels up, even sitting out in the middle of the field with gale force winds blowing on it.

Stick with a 6.0, you won't regret it properly done.
Lifting the cab is the best if you can.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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Okay so the diagnosed issues with the original engine are as follows:

Surges and shudders under acceleration in 3rd and higher gears

Loss of low oil pressure at startup

Injectors are weak

HPOP is weak

Cause of low oil pressure issue could be from oil filter base leaking down over time when not running.

HPOP being weak can be caused by lack of oil at startup caused from low oil pressure issue

Blows coolant out degas bottle at heavy acceleration

Needs thermostat

Needs coolant flush

Possible oil cooler won't know until thermostat is done to get to operating temp.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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Of course this was in March, then the kid continued to drive it until it wouldn't start anymore because he couldn't afford the repairs. So, the list may only be partly valid. Will know more when I get e engine out I suppose.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Let's just call this "Before"
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Step one complete.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 09:48 PM
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90º CW rotation and you will be there.

I see Washington plates. What part?

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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 10:09 PM
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Step one complete.
Shoot that's half the battle. The rest will be easy since you have the room!!
It it looks like you don't play... jumped right off into it....nice.
 
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I'm in Portland. The doofus kids were Vancouvers. Sucks because now I'll get a lye fee for transfer because I can't take the truck to DMV unless I can get it rolling in less than 30 days!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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Yeah I jump into things with both feet. Unfortunately that combines with ADD and I rarely finish a project. Hopefully this truck will not suffer such a fate.
 
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That time limit on title transfer sure does suck.
How much are they going to ding you for if you don't mind?



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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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I cant remember but I think it's 70$ Maybe there's a form I can file that will buy me some time...... Oh wait what's that shiny thing?! (ADD joke)
 
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that happened to me here in jersey,just go get all the goodies and be done with it.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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If anyone was wondering what the 6 speed manual looks like here it is. It's quite large, and has cooling lines going up into the radiator like a an auto would have. With presumed 330 k on it I'm not sure what should be expected from it but we will find out.
 
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