No Longer STRANDED - MK48 exhaust elbow needed

[RDUKW]

Thanks for the picture! It gives me a clearer picture of what that thing looks like. Not sure who or when it was wrapped but it is on there solid. The truck was rebuilt in 2010 and only had 100 miles on when I got it. I assumed it was military to protect the hydraulic hose goes right beside it but who knows.

It looks like it's just a 3 inch elbow with the ends welded on. Should be a relatively easy fix.

Unfortunately rebuilt does not mean anything on the lvs. We have had more problems with the most recent rebuilt trucks then the earlier ones with more miles. That motor I took the picture of was a "rebuilt" with only a couple thousand miles an is sucked a o ring and filed the crankcase full of water

 

[TreadLite]

Unfortunately rebuilt does not mean anything on the lvs. We have had more problems with the most recent rebuilt trucks then the earlier ones with more miles. That motor I took the picture of was a "rebuilt" with only a couple thousand miles an is sucked a o ring and filed the crankcase full of water

Ughh, I guess we'll see with this one. I had to install a new starter solenoid to start the recovery and then this. I think my problems stem from sitting for a while in a damp climate.

 

[TreadLite]

Silicone hose is not what you want. You will burn a hole thru it the first time you get in the throttle. Try to find a exhaust shop to fab up a new one out of a mandrel bend.

I found some that will take the temperature but I talked to the manufacturer and they are only rated for 7.5 psi, which would be a problem. An exhaust shop should be able to fix it pretty easy I just need to temp something up to get me there. Still scheming...

 

[RDUKW]

I found some that will take the temperature but I talked to the manufacturer and they are only rated for 7.5 psi, which would be a problem. An exhaust shop should be able to fix it pretty easy I just need to temp something up to get me there. Still scheming...

Again I would avoid the hose. It may take the temp for a short time at light throttle not a nice long grade at WOT. Your concern over getting debris thru the turbo is also a valid point. Take the part off and find a shop to duplicate it

 

[Tow4]

Take the part off and find a shop to duplicate it

Do this.

 

[TreadLite]

Do this.

I totally agree. Problem is I'm stranded in a small town that has very limited services. I'm brainstorming ideas on how to patch it up to get down the road to a town with access to more options.
Fortunately, I found a shop yesterday to fix the airlines that melted and I have a welding shop that is taking a stab at it while I type. Fingers crossed.

 

[TreadLite]

Alright, we are rolling again. Tried 7 different shops and the last one I tried, a welding shop, agreed to tackle it. 8 hrs of shop time later they got it up and running. It works great and now I have my turbo plus I'm not melting hydraulic or air lines now. Thanks for your thoughts and good intentions sent my way. I'll start a recovery thread soon.

 

[71DeuceAK]

Glad to hear you're back on the road, Wayne!