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Very true, variable turbos are a great option if you desire a single turbo to cover a larger operating rpm range. Finding one that is not computer controlled and costs less than $1600, I haven't found one. Being a mechanical engine a compound turbo setup is ideal for performance whether thats...

First I've seen it but CSM Davis has spent the most time around these.

Considering that you have the skill to rebuild a motor, you will most likely be money ahead to pick up a spare engine and test/overhaul it yourself. That will also let you verify that it is indeed running and ready to be swapped in.

Compared to the stock C and D turbos on a multifuel yes a ht3b is huge. Problem is not the induction size it's the exhaust side of the ht3b. the 7.8L multifuel doesn't move enough exhaust to spool up that size turbo. Hx35 with the 14cm housing is one of the turbos that came on the DT466...

The HT3B turbo is huge, extreme overkill for a multifuel if it could ever be spooled. If going with a more modern/better turbo the map for a hx35 is just about perfect, or an hx40 if some turbo lag is ok.

Well done on the bit recovery

Sounds like this is the plan for this year, making a shed on that area behind the garage :) If the shed is fully enclosed then theres no need for the door dividing it from the garage, just leave a pathway open thats large enough to roll the m105 through. Stores the wood, both trailers, other...

I think eventually you are going to want a proper place to store them (both the m105 and the tool trailer). What about adding a shed onto the front section of the garage? Or Adding onto the rear of the garage? Could build basically a pole barn onto the back of the garage and install a door of...

Post a picture of it and people can ID it here

Gathering parts for it's airbrake conversion. 816 is in hibernation for now. m52a2 sitting next to it will become a trailer probably during the summer.

The smog pump/air pump is accurate, that's part of how auto manufacturers "improved emissions" from the 80's until around 2000 When they started figuring out programming. As for a older motor running cleaner than a newer engine, **** no. Emissions per gallon have improved alot with both...

The multifuel is the weakest link in the drivetrain so that's a good possibility of what needs to be fixed. If you know someone with a class 8 civilian truck then they could flat tow the 5 ton.

395's are the largest tire that fit a stock 6x6 deuce. Rear axles are too close together for the 14"s.

The air connections at the front are for towing the truck. As for flat towing you never want the towed vehicle to weigh more than the vehicle doing the towing because of steering problems. When flat towing the rear vehicle will try to push straight when going through a turn so the towing...

Yea that little 82 toyota is not living the easiest life with me haha. The flu sucks to deal with, all 3 of yall sick together would make it very rough. If you still want/need injection pump parts in March let me know. The LDT from my old m35a2 is destined for scrap and still has the pump...

Cummins rated the 855 series engines as million mile motors, same as their competitors do (Detroit, CAT, ....). Working on class 8 trucks saw quite a few trucks roll through the shop with that series of motor with that many miles and 1 was a NHC 250 with the Cummins 'altitude compensation kit'...

Fuel economy will depend on your right foot and what RPM you are willing to drive at on the highway. I'm getting a little over 6mpg in my wrecker (NHC250) cruising at 2000rpm, some are getting 8mpg with the 250 cruising at a little bit less RPM (empty cargo) and others who drive it at redline...

Those filters do not stop water. Quick splash they do fine but if they get submerged water does get through them.

The fuel system on these older diesels are more tolerant of crap being in them than newer common rail diesels. That being said if it's smoking/hazing constantly right now you have at least 1 injector sticking. Start off by installing a EGT probe/gauge, this will help you find out quickly if...

3 of the oddball deuce models in your collection (dump, tractor, pipeline). Well done. Crane capability with the pipeline truck is extremely useful.