[QUOTE=Eason1960;19008784]Good deal!

 

Okay So the new bearings and crank are installed as well as the front timing cover rear main seal, camshaft, oil filter housing/oil cooler, water pump and KDP fix. The parts are all OEM cummins equipment. rings, bearings, gaskets, and pistons. I got a hold of a new rod but it will need a pin bearing pressed in as well because this one looks pretty worn. Unfortunately I cannot install pistons yet because my supplier sent me incorrect rod bearings so I need to get those sent back and replaced. The head is all stripped and clean but I lost a valve spring keeper and will have to order another one. I also still need new tips for my injectors but Those can be done after the motor is all assembled. My goal is to have a complete assembled motor in a few weeks and then go about dealing with turbo and injector rebuild later down the line. IF anybody is doing this build on a cummins I recommend permatex locktite your rear main 5/16 bolts so they don't come loose and you have an oil leak somewhere you cannot get to without pulling the transmission. I am using permatex ultra slick assembly lube and standard rotella 15w40 oil to lube everything upon install. also permatex RTV on paper gaskets.

 

Nice! I'd recommend adding a couple bottles of ZDDP to the first oil and then a single bottle to the first change. Then from there, it's up to you as to whether you use it. I still haven't decided whether or not I'll keep using it.

 

Damn that’s a beefy connecting rod!