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So finally got back to actually working on the rig. I think I asked the question before but dont remember or cant find it. So I'll upload a short video on this but I have rear main and oil pan about to go on. I am uncertain on which I should first... Oil pan then rear main or vice versa...

I got a vacuum pump rebuild from Gould. And new ps lines and a new ps pump both borgson. All three are you get at Genos Garage. There's even a video straight from gould on how to do the vacuum pump rebuild step by step if your unsure. Total worth it.

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I read you added coolant, and talking about A/C stuff?? If anything is wrong with the core, just replace it, their stupid cheap. Also replace your drier at the same time. Do like the others said use soapy water all over lines and check for any leaks. It may be time to pull the dash... the m73m article nails it down, I also have my own thread of complete removing everything inside the interior of that helps you..

Sounds like a mess. Dont be wiring stuff together like that-NO That's a basket of worms I've never seen before.

Here's is another link to a video I made on truck... let me know of it doesn't work.

Oh boy, you ain't lyin...

So here ya go, you can press them out. Used a 1 inch drive 2 3/8 socket and an old bushing from a machine as a push through, worked like a charm. I did have to cut the bolt end off but someone's else's case maybe different cause mine were froze in. You will have to use a press to get them out... I'll clean them up, paint them. Then order a set of poly bushings to put in. If anyone need exact dimensions let me know I saved old inserts. Just in case you folks wanted to lathe a custom press tool. The socket worked great, GP, brand, but there is always room for improvement...

Yea, possibly it was already tweaked/bent and finally went...

Anyone ever removed the inner sections of the motor mount? I'm going to be replacing them with the poly inserts from Genos or from polybushings.com I have engine out and mounts off of engine. I assume they are just pressed in, and I need to press out?

1/4 tank issue..... Pretty common actually, add plenty of fuel re prime as stated, try again. 21 psi is pretty high for start up on vp44's. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, but it should be alot lower. High psi causes hard starts, and that could be an addition with the low fuel for no start?

Did you use soapy water on all your boots? I actually made my own pressure tester, I'll have to find and take pics if you need ideas. Buy I could regulate psi in with engine off and listen, use soapy water and find any leaks.

Any experience with this?

Could a 57/65/14 push 60 psi? Said he could peg his gauge before we pulled it...

I got an old john deere turbo that I'm gonna tear apart so I can get an idea on how things go before I jump into this one. I'm gonna try and talk him into twining it with maybe a S400, the crazy Carl's twin kit...? Gonna try DAP first and see if the have the rebuild kit.

Trying to find specs on this turbo for a guy and I cant find any actual specs on it...(sizes) It needs a rebuild kit also if anyone knows a good place where to get kits Pn 176234 S300g Sn 02A143110196

Ok thanks guys, I might just stick with the original box on the truck now. I have 285's now and plan on going to 35's due to my 4.10 ratio to help out with mpgs...

1500 gear boxes are the same? I have 1500 gear box I could use, I do want a quicker ratio though. Does he do that with the gear box I send in? @dripley core charge, I see now..

I'd want the best I could get if I'm gonna spend the money, ya know. Why would the new one cost more, from my memory I believe they were quite a bit more than 280$. If its all the same, apples to apples, I'll just send mine in when I can.

Emailed Blue top yesterday, they are not stocking 2nd gen stuff till maybe July... How ever I can send mine in for R&R for 280$. I asked what the difference was R&R vs blue top and hes said its the same? Is it really all the same stuff? I figured that it was beefier etc than what we had, and better ratios etc... Can someone elaborate, Ive never dealt with steering boxes. Thanks He was very quick with replies, and courteous might I add.

Was digging around and now Im also thinking of a rear freeze plug block off plate too while its accessible... @Mopar1973Man or someone else please school this young army fella in all my retarded questions...

If it was me Id buy a unit ready to run... Im all about homemade things but, certain items need the proper tools...

Awesome, let me know if you have any questions. These are a pretty simple design, been into them quite a few times now and getting pretty quick at rebuilding them haha....

@Dieselfuture Do you mean the little "tin cap" on the tail housing? I have decided to pull the engine... I have everything removed from the rear of the engine, including the mounting plate; oil pan is removed also. I noticed that my tappet cover is leaking slightly at the lower rear corner... This made me realize it would be easier to just pull the engine and do everything outside to truck... For the front main seal Ill have to take off the whole front of the truck anyhow to make it easy, so all i have left is to undo motor mounts and some wiring clamps etc then pull motor... Hopefully going back in with oil pan on and everything attached wont be to tricky! this will also help with doing to powering steering and vacuum pump. Not to mention Ill be able to pressure wash the engine bay and what engine components I need too making it pretty and all haha. While its out Ill check my valve lash too. This thing should be dang near perfect and leak free...! Anything else I should do while its out? Any tips or tricks to chaining this engine? I have both lifting eyes still on the truck. Prolly just put a chain from mount to mount fairly tight then put a small clevis in the middle and lift away... Also If anyone knows connecting rod clearance (side to side) please let me know. I wiggled them side to side but it seemed to be maybe to much. Ill bring home some feeler gauges once I figure out what the spec is... Maybe I'm over analyzing it lol I can do a video of all these questions etc if that helps anyone. Also give a visual reference...

Yea, all new gaskets. I like using 515 in conjunction on everything, that's what we do at john deere. So no alignment that you know of?