Recent content by OceanCable

Okay, she doesn't like it when I take pictures without her makeup on, but I think she's pretty as is. Time to make time for this project!

Unfortunately... nothing to report. I have had less than zero time for my projects since starting this one! I have boxes of new parts, a new head(which still needs assembly), a new cam to match. New parts only look good on the bench for about a month, after that it just feels depressing. Short...

Small update, short block is at Powerhouse machining located out Keating/Myra. Evan there has some insight on oil used in these motors and suggested a Lucas diesel oil for pre-2007 engines which has higher zinc values. It isn't particularly costly compared to the reliable Rotella T4 which has...

Here are the original bearings... from 137k, #1 @ the top, #5 missing the big chunk.

Here are the original conrod bearings removed at 137k by wussypup. #1 @ the top, #5 being the worst.

I don't have a pic handy but the rest have the the grey bearing material intact with small score marks on them. I'll post pics in a few days. I welcome any insight.

I haven't contacted any shops yet. Hopefully I'll pull the crank this weekend, mic all the parts to check if they are in tolerance then phone around. I want to know exactly what I'm asking of them before I contact them. I think many machine shops, like general auto shops don't like customers...

I thought it would be informative to post what Wussypup's ACL's look like after 219,000km on the odo(uncorrected for tire size, maybe closer to 240,000km with 35's). The engine is out for a rebuild with 356,000 on the odo. close up of #2 bearing and rod journal which has a light brown tinge to...

Who likes pictures? My head is cracked so a new one will be ordered soon. Pistons are out and the bores are okay but will need to be bored out. Crank looks okay so far, I'll get it out soon then off to a machine shop, which one, I have yet to decide... This is #2, not sure what caused the...

Hey, did you come to this conclusion by first hand knowledge or did you see this info referenced somewhere? I am just starting my rebuild and would like to use the later style piston(cost and availability) with my early IP and injectors. My IP was serviced a little while back and my injectors...

This is #4 & #5(with the obvious valve kissing). #6 has a small but noticeable amount of rotational play... thats not good! #4 and #5 also processed some foreign material as the tops are freckled with dings. #6 has a ding on the edge. Bores look great though, no gouging and cross hatch still...

I know of two machinist from back then too, they used to do good work.

Yeah, that shop was JB precision, then Anderson something and now another name/people. Hard to establish a reputation with that turn over.

Hey guys, I'm tearing down my 1HD-T for high mileage(350k on the odo + what ever was rolled back..) service as I chose to avoid catastrophic failure as my incentive... therefore no exciting pictures to put in the thread :confused:. I'm looking for your personal experience with Island based...

Work took advantage of the latest CT deal and cleared out Langford, Hillside and Shelbourne locations, I took part in this looting, sorry fellas... I think we had 9 to start with.