Builds Cnorm5623's Cummins build (14 Viewers)

[Mr Cimarron]

Another thing I noticed was the bolt for the alternator is to long to remove without hitting the fan. Don't know if it's the same for you guys. I'm attempting to remove the whole accessory bracket with alternator attached so I don't have to pull rad.

 

[cnorm5623]

I removed my lifting bracket out of there. Didn't know if it would still fit.

Plug all the other heater line and sensor holes. The only two heater lines is the new brass one down below and the one on the drivers side rear where the temp sensor goes.

 

[cnorm5623]

Another thing I noticed was the bolt for the alternator is to long to remove without hitting the fan. Don't know if it's the same for you guys. I'm attempting to remove the whole accessory bracket with alternator attached so I don't have to pull rad.

I just had to change alternator my bolt pulled out but I have electric fans in there. It might fit different with the manual trans than the auto.

Also on the steering cover I tried trimming it but that was still not enough. I just pulled it. It is definitely a tight fit over there.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I removed my lifting bracket out of there. Didn't know if it would still fit.

Plug all the other heater line and sensor holes. The only two heater lines is the new brass one down below and the one on the drivers side rear where the temp sensor goes.

That makes me feel a little better that your lifting bracket is removed like mine. I can't see it fitting in there.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I just had to change alternator my bolt pulled out but I have electric fans in there. It might fit different with the manual trans than the auto.

Also on the steering cover I tried trimming it but that was still not enough. I just pulled it. It is definitely a tight fit over there.

Stupid bolt lines up right on the back of my big fan which was on the other side before new rad. The bolt has about an inch of extra threads on the back side. Hoping a shorter bolt will work when I put it back in.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Thanks for the help guys. Found the issue. Thermostat housing has a hairline crack in it.

 

[OGBeno]

Thanks for the help guys. Found the issue. Thermostat housing has a hairline crack in it.

Man, you just can't catch a break.

I would love it if you just drove this thing and never posted up again!! (in a positive way)

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Man, you just can't catch a break.

I would love it if you just drove this thing and never posted up again!! (in a positive way)

I'm just glad it got me 486 miles yesterday toward home and only blew coolant with 2 miles to go. Also helps to have others using the same setup for help. Love this forum.

 

[gdctaco]

I removed my lifting bracket out of there. Didn't know if it would still fit.

Plug all the other heater line and sensor holes. The only two heater lines is the new brass one down below and the one on the drivers side rear where the temp sensor goes.

What did you use to plug them?
Did you use Teflon tape on the brass at the back of the engine?

 

[gdctaco]

Another thing I noticed was the bolt for the alternator is to long to remove without hitting the fan. Don't know if it's the same for you guys. I'm attempting to remove the whole accessory bracket with alternator attached so I don't have to pull rad.

Would it help to put the bolt in backwards for next time?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Would it help to put the bolt in backwards for next time?

Thought about that but the oil filter looks a bit close on the backside. I think I can actually leave one of the bottom bolts in and pivot the bracket back to get the alternator bolt in and out. When I reinstall I will see if a shorter bolt works first. At least I'm leaving town for work for a week while I try to get a new housing.

 

[cnorm5623]

What did you use to plug them?
Did you use Teflon tape on the brass at the back of the engine?

Pipe dope but Teflon works

 

[maxamillion2345]

The waterneck gaskets on these 1st gens are really weird. More about it on the cummins forums.

 

[JuliosLX450]

Some good info and pictures on this thread.
Thanks for that!
Frustrating not having any instructions at all from Dustin!
Keep up the good work Cnorm!

 

[cnorm5623]

Some good info and pictures on this thread.
Thanks for that!
Frustrating not having any instructions at all from Dustin!
Keep up the good work Cnorm!

Yea man. Have any other questions or need more pics just let me know.

 

[JuliosLX450]

Well I guess I did get some instructions for the ac and alternator bracket stuff. No torq specs but it did suggest lock-tight on everything.

would you mind sharing this info or message me?
thanks

seems that Dustin only answers prior to receiving your money.
oh well, I was expecting that would happen.

 

[hotwod]

Another "Happy" Dustin customer?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I just put mine back on "tight" tonight. Would like to know torque specs as well if you ever hear anything. I should have asked him earlier today when he called about my thermostat housing but I spaced it.

 

[cnorm5623]

would you mind sharing this info or message me?
thanks

seems that Dustin only answers prior to receiving your money.
oh well, I was expecting that would happen.

Here is what I got
There is one spot bottom of the second page it says for the 10mm bolts tighten to 30 ft/lbs

 

[RockJock82]

would you mind sharing this info or message me?
thanks

seems that Dustin only answers prior to receiving your money.
oh well, I was expecting that would happen.

Just maybe catching him at the wrong times, he always calls me back.