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    Low compression

    The truck is probably on it's way to mexico by now. I agree with all of you who said change it less often and install a restriction gauge. I bet you can all guess what the recommendation is.
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    Low compression

    Fleet truck. 2011 1/2 ton with 5.7 hemi. >220,000 mi. Desert driving conditions with lots of dirt roads. 3000 mi OCI with a quality oil and filter air filter changed as well every 3000 mi. Air entry point maintained in good working order. Visual inspection of air cleaner looks to have plenty...
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    Training for run and gun

    Anybody train for a run and gun? What did you do to get ready for the shooting portion?
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Been a long time since I have seen a runaway.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Originally Posted By: Quest I know you knew about this already but do make sure you have a rubber peddal or similar ready just in case your diesel engine experience run-away... Good luck and play safe. Q. Don't they call them chicken boards?
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    Can premium fuel stop fuel dilution?

    Are you saying you have fuel dilution from the injectors in the oil sample?
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Had a little time today to do the start. I will need to figure out how to post the video.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx What oil do your shop use to fill when they are ready for start-up? DELO 15w40 LE 19 gallon sump 2000-3000 hr OCI Homemade assembly lube.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Originally Posted By: jeepman3071 What an awesome Cat engine! What application is this from? Thanks. O&G draw works.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    The rebuild is complete. Still need to install a radiator plus coolant, fill with DEO, install air starter, install yellow tops and air cleaner. A brand new engine way less the cost of new. Maybe another 60,000 hours? Any interest in a initial start-up video?
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Injectors installed and all top end adjustments made. Install new oil pump. Plus install pan.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    How many gallons of DEO does this one hold?
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Always have to have "parts" issues to interrupt progress.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    New liners. Rear main seal install. liners installed. Flywheel install
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Some of the rod bearings don't look to bad for the number of hours. They all looked about the same. The old piston liners two were pretty sloppy. Pulled the flywheel and crank to inspect and replace the main bearings. New bearings. Torqued to 190ft pounds + 120 degree turn.
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Originally Posted By: hattaresguy I'm guessing that's not the 880+ HP marine version, 60k hours is a pipe dream for them. What application was that motor for? Is that a wet sleeve motor? What are you guys going to do mains and sleeves or just bore them over? What about the IP, turbo...
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    Large engine rebuild.

    The main and rod bearings look good for an engine with so many hours. That was not the reason for the knock. Their was some slop with the pistons in the number 3 and 4 hole. The fell way to easy. Maybe that was the source of the knock. From the looks it appears this one could have gone further...
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    Large engine rebuild.

    The engine started to get a knock. With that amount of hours it was the safe bet to swing in another engine before this one cratered. Some of you don't think an engine can run for 60k?
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    Large engine rebuild.

    Probably not much interest in these bigger engines. Cat C-18 rebuild. Pretty straight forward. Engine had 60,000 hours of service. I will add as progress is made.
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    Those North Dakota Oil fields

    I know a bunch of old timers in their 60's-70's still pulling down 6 figure salaries in the patch. Not just for the youngsters.
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