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  1. bigmike

    My First M38 Barn Find

    Wow. Great find.
  2. bigmike

    M35A2 intermittent brake issues

    My experience is that the little hole getting clogged creates a lockup of the brakes until fluid is released Not the opposite.
  3. bigmike

    California members

    I have an M 1008 that could part with. Pm if interested. also, go to MVCCNEWS.NET for camp Plymouth info.
  4. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Jon, OMG, it’s so good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your wife, I hope everything worked out well. Once the motor is rebuilt, I can check the tranny to see about lugging the engine Otherwise I’m focused on the rebuild. More updates are coming.
  5. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    MrMikey, thanks, I’ll see what the damage is from PC Industries In Wyoming.
  6. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 2/9/2020 pulled the aftercooler today. no visible signs of leakage. Getting a quote on the complete rebuild kit plus 2 connecting rods, oil cooler core, spin on oil filter adapter and a rebuilt water pump. Bracing for price shock impact.
  7. bigmike

    CANCELLED: 2 1/2 ton and up "Big Truck" showcase at MVCC swap meet

    Placerman, which Saturday?
  8. bigmike

    CANCELLED: 2 1/2 ton and up "Big Truck" showcase at MVCC swap meet

    If I can get the HEMTT engine rebuilt by then, I’ll bring her.
  9. bigmike

    California members

    Greasy, Post your wish list on the camp Plymouth thread so folks can be sure to bring what you need.
  10. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 2/8/2020: pulled the turbo and supercharger along with the air compressor. Had my first failure. I broke the top bolt of the engine lifting plate. I needed it moved to get the fuel pump removed. I ended up cutting it off. If I need to lift out the engine, I’ll find another way...
  11. bigmike

    California members

    Welcome more Cali peeps. Be sure to come to camp Plymouth in April!
  12. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 2/4/2020: dropped the #3 and #4 mains. Bearings looked washed out just like the connecting rod bearings. Journals look great. Ordering a complete out of frame rebuild along with an oil cooler and 2 new connecting rods for the two cylinders that took the brunt of the damage. Still...
  13. bigmike

    White 160 AX Engine Weight

    The motor is 1015 lbs
  14. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Not what I really wanted to be but I guess it is what it is.
  15. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 1/26/2020: pulled the oil cooler and cut open the oil filter. the filter had grit in it, as one would expect, I found maybe 3 minut pieces of metal 2 copper colored one silver. Also made an adapter to extend my tire winch so I can remove supercharger and make it easy to use when it’s...
  16. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Valor, crank rod bearing surfaces look real good. I’ll need to drop a main bearing to inspect.
  17. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 1/25/2020 i had a buddy come by and he helped me pull all the pistons and liners. OMG, there was no way I could have done this myself. Right bank was definitely the side that failed. Pistons scored, rings destroyed, liners oval from the heat. I’ll be doing a full in-frame rebuild...
  18. bigmike

    Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2020 - January VOTE HERE!

    Vote for tracers truck...well deserved.
  19. bigmike

    Just got a M37, took some photos. Love any advice/pointers!

    Ditto on replacing all lines and going thru the brakes 100%
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