Oil pump housing failure, probable rebuild...

[AH64ID]

There will be... just need to find time to take them.

The parts are apart, pun intended, but it doesn't change much. It was too hard to see everything when bolted up anyhow.

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And yet once again my subscription to this thread (and most of them) changed to control panel only....

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But for an update.

The block, head, and rotating assembly are at the machine shop and should be done next week.

The injectors showed up two nights ago, so all I am waiting for, parts wise, are the starter and alternator to be done getting freshened up and possibly an oil pan.

[AH64ID]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j156/ah64id/trucks/Cummins/Video.mp4

[dorkweed]

Is this something I can't open???

[bjytech]

Is this something I can't open???

Its a video on photobucket but the embed code photobucket uses doesn't seem to work with this forum. Here's a regular link: Video here

[hex0rz]

So you got it back together?

[War Eagle]

Back in the saddle again!Congrats. What all did you end up doing to it?Is there going to be any Christmas cheer in your household this year?

[hex0rz]

Garr! You did not show us the in process pictures!

[AH64ID]

Sorry about the link, I didn't realize it wouldn't work. I have some in-progress photos and others on my camera, just haven't had the time to post them. It is back together, alive, and I drove it to work today.Basic rundownBalanced and BlueprintedFlywheel BalancedFluidamprMarine PistonsMarine MLS headgasket (~16.8:1)BBi Stage 1 InjectorsHamilton 178/208 CamHamilton 103# valve springsHamilton HD 24V pushrodsNew 1.3" TappetsNew water pumpNew 190° thermostatNew Vacuum pumpNew serpentine beltNew throwout bearingNew pilot bearingRadiator flushed/cleaned/testedLet me tell you this thing is SMOOTH, SMOOTH, SMOOTH. Between the balanced rotating assembly, better injectors, and fluidampr it is smoother cold than it was warm. It drives great, I am taking it easy on her thou and figuring out the tune. My tune is very conservative for now until I get some miles on her and see how she reacts to the MY03 piston/bowl design vs the OE design.All in all I am quite pleased to have it back, it wasn't cheap but it should be a hell of a motor!

[diesel4life]

I bet it certainly stung the pocket book! Good to hear you got it back together in short order

JR

[dorkweed]

I bet it certainly stung the pocket book! Good to hear you got it back together in short order

JR

:spend:

[AH64ID]

It's still far cheaper than a new truck, and more power, better mileage, and the truck is setup for how I use it alot better. I would have preferred to not spend the money, but at least it's a nice upgrade.

[hex0rz]

Here is for hoping to get a Milllyuan miles out of it now!

[AH64ID]

I put about 50 miles on it today, man is it smooth and quiet. It even shifts easier, which is impressive for the 16° weather we have (Fluidampr or balanced flywheel??). The starter tune is working good, until I turn the wick up I am not sure I have much to change.

[AH64ID]

http://photobucket.com/albums/j156/ah64id/trucks/Cummins/rebuild