[D'Animal]

I grabbed a brand new pump that I got from Cruiser Dan and threw it in the truck. This wil be a campsite repair.

[Mace]

Stopping by tonight or driving through?

I'll have that tire ready for ya

[JJS]

The truck looks great, Dan! That's all I got to add...

[D'Animal]

I should be there in time to buy you dinner.

Originally Posted by Mace

Stopping by tonight or driving through?

I'll have that tire ready for ya

I'm leaving as soon as Fed Ex dropps of my E-Brake cable adn I make sure it works. Suppose to be before 10:00am.

[D'Animal]

I borrowed a bed and a 39.5 Iroc from Mace and then headed to Moab.

Got to Moab at 5:30pm and caugth up with some old friends and made some new ones. Replaced the power steering pump today adn then hit the trails with Marlin and FredsFJ40. It was basically slow and easy going in all the way to chicken corners and then Baja style on the way out. Had a blast.

[oldfj40]

Hope the truck works well for the duration.It is definitely looking good.Do you have a camera crew with you? Must have action shots!

[D'Animal]

Freds40 has the actions shots.


I got some poser shots though.

[D'Animal]

I didn't pass Tech inspection over some stupid little things that I overlooked when pack. I was not allowed to run with the regulars and since Outlaw Runs are not condoned. I didn't do a whole lot with my rig.

[RockDoc]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Freds40 has the actions shots.


I got some poser shots though.

That second shot looks great. I need to get down there and play around some time. Sorry to hear it didn't see much action.

[D'Animal]

It was my choice. I could have taken my rig out anytime I wanted and hit any trail I wanted, it is public land. It is not in the scope of keeping this land open and going against the guidelines of a TLCA Sanctioned even tha the Rising Sun work 6 months to get together.

I did not have a chance to install a windshield so I could not drive it through town. I had the windshield but just did not ask anybody if they would help install it. The campfire conversations were too good. It had to be on the trailer to and from the trail head.

Originally Posted by RockDoc

That second shot looks great. I need to get down there and play around some time. Sorry to hear it didn't see much action.

[zornff]

Good to have met you Dan, and glad the trip home was safe. Mike

[D'Animal]

Great to meet you. The pictures do not do your rig justice. It looks Great!

Originally Posted by zornff

Good to have met you Dan, and glad the trip home was safe. Mike

[oldfj40]

Looks great Dan.

Too bad about the inspection but that's a beautiful place to spend the weekend anyway.

[D'Animal]

Getting real close.


The Cummins 4BTA/NV4500/Orion4:1HD is assembled.

I installed a new flywheel and a new Luk Clutch assy and a new throw out arm assy.

I tightened the bolts down in 5ft lb increments and snapped 4 of them off when i hit 20ft lbs. I guess I just figured Grade 8 5/16" clutch bolts should be tighter than that.

Nope 17ft lbs is the spec.


I found out that my engine hoist does not want to pick up the assy over 18" from the ground.

[orangefj45]

time for the tractor or forklift to take over.......

[rockcod]

After hefting the LV onto the trailer, that engine, tranny, t-case combo should no problem for the tractor. Then again, after seeing you lumber jack those big hunks of wood around on your shoulders I am surprised you are using any type of lifting device.

[mrqtipp]

sexy...

[freds40]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Getting real close.


The Cummins 4BTA/NV4500/Orion4:1HD is assembled.


I found out that my engine hoist does not want to pick up the assy over 18" from the ground.

Sounds to me like you need to lower your rig.

BTW, did ya figure out what part you needed?

[D'Animal]

After I got home tonight, I had to modify my engine hoist.

I installed 4" steel casters with bearings and grease jerks instead the little 3" metal casters with a bolt for a center bearing.

[D'Animal]

New ones are welded on.


I got all the wheels on and the engine hoist stood back up and it rolled down the driveway.

[D'Animal]

I drained the fluids, unhooked everything and pulled the 2F/H42/Split Case assy.

[D'Animal]

From starting to drain the fluids to the engine on the ground was under 2 hours.

[D'Animal]

I stripped the Cummins down and replace the gaskets and seals.

I also degreased it and painted it Cummins Red.

I picked up the parts to finish assembling it on my way home from work.

Going to be a good weekend.

[D'Animal]

After consulting with FC Fabrication, I picked up some 2x4x.188 tubing for new crossmembers and engine mounts.

[stash12]

Damn, you're a machine. Rig looks good!

[boots4]

I'm sure you've already done the KDP fix. What kind of mounts are you going to use? The engine is looking good.

[D'Animal]

What is the KDP fix?

Plan on using new 2F mounts for the front and Dodge tranmisison mount for the rear.

Originally Posted by boots4

I'm sure you've already done the KDP fix. What kind of mounts are you going to use? The engine is looking good.

[boots4]

I cheated and copied this out of my thread but it's good for reference. Hope to see your rig at Rubithon!



This is the KDP, the killer dowel pin. It's located to the left of that bolt head. This thing will work out and you can see what kind of damage it could do with all those gears working together. The pic makes it look like it's close to level with the case but my pin is actually seated well inside the hole which was a good sign.



The fix is very simple. Restrict it from coming out. I had an broken scale laying around that I cut a piece from. I shaped it, bent it, removed all the paint from it, and fastened it with the bolt that was already there. Now if the pin tries to come out it will hit that tab and it will stop it. This is a common problem on the 4bt's and the 6bt's. One of the very few problems needing to be fixed on these engines

[1974FJ]

Edit: boots4 beat me to it, more links though....

Kdp ? - Cummins 4BT & Diesel Conversions Forums

Ram Diesel KDP retainer

[mrqtipp]

nice Dan kept it up