Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Vtrombly]

Ok I think the clogged heater core is probably likely I touched the inlet hose...its scalding hot the return one i can easily grab and i didn't even have the heat on i think a reverse flush is in order.

 

[sean donato]

Ok I think the clogged heater core is probably likely I touched the inlet hose...its scalding hot the return one i can easily grab and i didn't even have the heat on i think a reverse flush is in order.

Ok guys here is the temp gauge where it currently is fully warmed up supposed to be a 195 stat if the middle is 210 I cant imagine its actually 195 plus I know these gauges are really not that accurate either.


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I hope a decent back flush works for you, those heater cores are a massive pain to get out.

 

[Vtrombly]

I hope a decent back flush works for you, those heater cores are a massive pain to get out.

Just got done with it and both sides are now scalding hot and I have way better heat that I had ever before I had it on high and it was still pretty hot so I'd say the back flush must have done the trick I used a replacement hose fitting to connect the garden hose and turned it on about 3/4 it didn't seem like a ton of crap but then again a little here and there in little passageways probably creates big problems.

 

[sean donato]

Always like a simple fix!

 

[Vtrombly]

Always like a simple fix!

The only thing I think it could benefit now that could increase it is there was a bulletin that came out that said that if the heat was low since these motors have long heat lines the water pump could be low. There is only 82000 on the truck but the pump is original 1998 so it could probably benefit from a new pump.

 

[JimR]

I still bike ride but gave up the motorcycle a long time ago. Too many distracted drivers out there, and besides, as I told the guy (we took a lunch break with our bikes, and a group of Harley riders came in with their colors on) and as one of them was checking us out I looked and him and said: "real men peddle"!

He cracked up laughing and we fist pumped!

I have a pedal bike too but it only gets used occasionally.

 

[JimR]

Ok guys here is the temp gauge where it currently is fully warmed up supposed to be a 195 stat if the middle is 210 I cant imagine its actually 195 plus I know these gauges are really not that accurate either.


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That is more like 170 - 175. Mine runs right in the middle all the time.

 

[JimR]

The only thing I think it could benefit now that could increase it is there was a bulletin that came out that said that if the heat was low since these motors have long heat lines the water pump could be low. There is only 82000 on the truck but the pump is original 1998 so it could probably benefit from a new pump.

Don't waste your money. You already have heat now.

 

[North by Northwest]

I'm not a fan of the systems either, especially the dpf only systems. But it's what we have to deal with. Really the engine part of the equation is pretty reliable and powerful compared to the older engines.

I'm so happy my Dodge 2500 Cummins is a 2001 vintage so much more old school simplistic !

 

[sean donato]

That is more like 170 - 175. Mine runs right in the middle all the time.

Those gauges were closer to an idiot light then an accurate gauge. I have a full compliment of auto meter gauges in the 79. I'd bet most people would freak out if they watched gauges change like real ones do.

 

[Vtrombly]

Don't waste your money. You already have heat now.

Fair enough only other thing I haven't checked that I hadn't known about is if the fan clutch is working could be jammed on after all these years cooling it more than it should but yes 500 percent better.

Those gauges were closer to an idiot light then an accurate gauge. I have a full compliment of auto meter gauges in the 79. I'd bet most people would freak out if they watched gauges change like real ones do.

Yeah I'm thinking its bullcrap I would burn your hand if I left it on there so pretty hot.

 

[bob kern]

This project saw is kicking my butt. I can't get my gear puller behind the flywheel on this one. I built a puller this morning, and am not having any luck getting it off with that either.

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Tried pressure then some heat from the heat gun on the flywheel ? I've got all my stubborn ones off like that so far. Knock on wood.

 

[bob kern]

Tried pressure then some heat from the heat gun on the flywheel ? I've got all my stubborn ones off like that so far. Knock on wood.

Well now that I' got to read some more I see you have!!! Good luck with it and be sure to let us know what finally does it!!!!

 

[Kodiak Kid]

I have to save my back for motorcycle riding.

I definitely understand that! Good on ya!

 

[MustangMike]

With the flywheel, always tap it when pressure is on, will often pop it loose.

 

[The Shooters Apprentice]

I let the kroil soak for a few hours and went Bdk out. Heated it hot with a blow torch, hit it with the impact, and hammered on it a few times and it finally broke loose with a very loud bang.

Now to get the cases split. Hopefully my tool for that will be here Monday. I tried the heat method with 0 luck.

 

[JimR]

Fair enough only other thing I haven't checked that I hadn't known about is if the fan clutch is working could be jammed on after all these years cooling it more than it should but yes 500 percent better.

Yeah I'm thinking its bullcrap I would burn your hand if I left it on there so pretty hot.

You can always pick up a cheap heat sensing gun to see how hot your motor really is. A stuck clutch fan is not going to cool your motor off. Years ago all fans ran all the time with no clutch. They went to clutch fans to increase gas mileage.

 

[chipper1]

I let the kroil soak for a few hours and went Bdk out. Heated it hot with a blow torch, hit it with the impact, and hammered on it a few times and it finally broke loose with a very loud bang.

Now to get the cases split. Hopefully my tool for that will be here Monday. I tried the heat method with 0 luck.

I like PB blaster when it's aluminum and steel corroded together.

If you hit the cases a lot with that blow torch, it's sure to let loose, but do it outside .

Hope you know I'm kidding .

 

[chipper1]

there’s a cool grinder on this video.

That is cool, never seen one like that.
Know anyone else who has one

No offense but why do people do this? I mean I’ve never had a problem getting PM’s I didn’t want in here.

Networking with folks is always a good thing IMO.

Maybe he got sick and tired of the owners contacting him and asking for money, don't know if that would help or not, but a fee members have contacted me saying they were leaving because of it .
I was only contacted once.
Could really use one of those old AS hatsI.

 

[501Maico]

That is cool, never seen one like that.
Know anyone else who has one

Maybe he got sick and tired of the owners contacting him and asking for money, don't know if that would help or not, but a fee members have contacted me saying they were leaving because of it .
I was only contacted once.
Could really use one of those old AS hatsI.

I'm liking that grinder too. Can just take off enough to make a sharp tooth regardless of cutter length and the grind quality should be very nice.