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I broke the fitting to the block that Ts into the line to the head and the oil pressure sensor. I pulled the QD and oil did, indeed, fly. My oil pump was kinda thrashed on the bottom, I think from debris circulating when the piston took a crap. And being as I don't know the status of...

There is, but it cleaned it and put it back.

Ok all- Here's where I am: I rebuilt the T230 Tornado, no oil pressure on the electric oil pressure gauge, so I put a manual testing gauge on and still no pressure. I pulled the oil pump and made sure it's primed, still no pressure on the gauge. I pulled the quick disconnect off of the...

I believe I'll be home, but things are nuts at work right now.

Well, she's fighting me every step of the way.... Got to the shop WAY too early for a day off.. And commenced working... The first thing i did was hang a needed shop accessory that this old girl taught me I need: I put the thermostat back in (as I had left it out while I was offshore to...

Well, I'm home and dug into why she wouldn't start. One thing I failed to mention (maybe 2) was that a: when I ran her on the stand, I didn't have an oil pressure gauge hooked up. B: she was making a horrible squeaking noise shortly before I shut her down Well, here's some of lessons I've...

That's when you buy a case of beer, set up a camera, hook up some straps to your super light truck and the bottle jacks and blocks and hammer down!

To add to this, get a concrete bit for the pressure washer. My M715 had a poor coat of paint on it and not only did the concrete bit remove the old paint, but rust flakes etc too. Before: After the concrete bit: And as far as paint goes, have you considered using house paint? Much easier...

He asked for this to be his first truck that he will drive to high school. I told him I had no issue with that, but he will put in sweat equity and learn to maintain it so I don't get calls like "Dad, it won't start". I want him to be able to troubleshoot it and do any type of repairs he will...

Ok, final update until I get home.... In a nutshell, I pulled the engine three times. The last time I pulled it, it was because the timing was WAY out..... I ended up finding the spiral gear for the oil pump was ganchy, so I pulled my OF one off, then it was various other issues until I pretty...

3 VERY nice MVs!!!! Can't wait to see what else pops up!!!

It truly is an honor! Thank you all!!! I've been so busy at work and working on the M715 I completely missed the contest. Thank you all again!

Once I got the "new" engine, it was time to star pulling good off of my OG engine and transferring it to the "donor" engine. I started with the head. I ordered a complete gasket kit as I wasn't sure what all I would be running into, and I didn't want to have to stop and wait for orders to come...

I'm down for it! My offshore schedule is in flux right now, so pick a date and I'll try to be there with the 5 ton and/or the M715

Ok, the long hinted at update.... I developed a knock in the engine and after speaking to several people, we figured it was the crank bearing. I dug in and this is what I found: She was busted. I also found some assorted goodies while I was in the oil pan: I started searching the...

That fellow in the shorts looks sketchy...

I covered the solenoid wiring for a non-MRAP install in my thread. The biggest issue is the solenoid in the power box. It's designed to be plugged into the power switch to enable power to the system. You can open the box and remove the solenoid and either hook it directly to the batteries...

Other than this thread, no. Do you mean final installs?

Oof. Much mojo and sympathy to you!

Oh... it can happen.... 😁😅😀