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  1. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    I pulled the air box covers off the left bank today. Some oil came out. No water. No mayonnaise, just oil.
  2. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    It’s temperature...I almost positive. That is the side where the water leaked down between the liner and block into the air chamber when I first tore into it. I also saw over 200 degrees on the dash gauge right when I lost power and broke down. I’m hoping the O-rings will tell the story when...
  3. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 1/18/20: Cranked the motor over with a big socket. Found 4 liners cracked all on the right bank at the base of the air chambers. Sucks but at least I spotted them now. Everything else is removed and ready to order parts.
  4. bigmike

    Largest Annual MV Gathering & Swap Meet in the West, Camp Plymouth April 14-19, 2020

    Awesome. Dimetalmiki is in the market for one.
  5. bigmike

    halftrack back from an outing

    Very nice.
  6. bigmike

    Largest Annual MV Gathering & Swap Meet in the West, Camp Plymouth April 14-19, 2020

    Tracer, is Sonny’s truck an M211 or M135?
  7. bigmike

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

    Trucks 2 1/2 Ton and Larger to be Featured at Camp Plymouth, CA in April 2020 At the largest annual swap meet and MV show in the West this April there will be three themed MV displays for a few hours each: Armor, Trucks 2 1/2 Ton and Larger, and HMMWV. The event will be April 15-19, 2020 in...
  8. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    MrMikey, So far liners are not scored at all. Beautiful crosshatching.
  9. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    You're not jamming anything...any help is much appreciated.
  10. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Silverstate55, I have not checked that yet. My understanding is that the oil cooler failure would more than likely put oil in the water because of the pressure difference. The radiator fluid was green when I drained it. I'm focused on getting everything clean, get the liner clamps made, then...
  11. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 1/5/20 Got the other head off today. Now both heads are off and I can start cleaning the heads and block. No obvious seal failures that can positively identify the source of the engine failure.
  12. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    I don’t want to talk to you anymore.😩
  13. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Did that and didn’t see anything that stands out. No evidence of head cracks either.
  14. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Update 1/4/20: Used the head lifting rig I fabricated and got the head bolts broken loose. Lifted off the right head with minimum issues. At least I could use the tire crane to lift and lower the head off the motor.
  15. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Snowrac, I bought a tool that basically is spring loaded and goes in the air ports so you use the piston to push it out. That’s the plan. Tracer, I will look at all that stuff but I’m not interested in tearing it all apart. If it looks god from the bottom side, it’s staying left alone. Once...
  16. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    I acquired the needed specialty tools. I’ll be pulling the head this weekend and possibly the liners as well...at least one bank.
  17. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Boats etc are good to go since they aren’t on roads/ highways. Funny how they are still very popular to this day.
  18. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Tracer, I contacted diesel kings. They don't do engine work on Detriots. Thanks anyway for the lead.
  19. bigmike

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    Anyone here have the specialty tools for pulling liners, with the piston still in, the head alignment pins and the fuel line wrench? I am looking to borrow/rent since the cost adds up fast.
  20. bigmike

    Largest Annual MV Gathering & Swap Meet in the West, Camp Plymouth April 14-19, 2020

    Mad jack, It’s going...slow but with some progress. Let’s move to my HEMTT thread regarding this project so we don’t derail this thread any longer.
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