Its not a big deal swinging the condenser out of the way, just bend it slowly/carefully/no more than you have to. 
ARP's & Head Gaskets, oppinions appreciated
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Its not a big deal swinging the condenser out of the way, just bend it slowly/carefully/no more than you have to.
I was looking at that today, seems like theres enough room/slack were I can leave the A.C. unit intact without cracking any of the lines. I really dont think the motor is going to be all that hard to remove after looking things over today, Atleast I hope so. I figure 4-6 hrs to get it out of the truck with 2 guys?? Guess I will know how much I underestimated it this weekend
I was looking at that today, seems like theres enough room/slack were I can leave the A.C. unit intact without cracking any of the lines. I really dont think the motor is going to be all that hard to remove after looking things over today, Atleast I hope so. I figure 4-6 hrs to get it out of the truck with 2 guys?? Guess I will know how much I underestimated it this weekend
Ben did a really nice write up on how tro remove an engine. Let us know how things go this weekend.
I did not see a DIY from Ben
I will definetly give you all an update when I tear into it:thumb:
I got all my parts ordered today and will be pulling the motor over the weekend. I am still looking for suggestions on whats needed or helpfull to do while the motor is out pertaining to an up coming twin install? Should I buy & install an EGR delete kit now or wait untill I do the twins?? I read something about an oil tap I am thinking april or may before I get the $$ for the twins but I would like to make my life easier down the road if possible.
I am thinking april or may before I get the $$ for the twins but I would like to make my life easier down the road if possible.
I did not see a DIY from Ben
Sorry for the incorrect name drop. Lesson learned my bad. Here is the tread I was thinking about...(must have sniffed to many paint fumes!)
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21483
I would def tap the upper pan if it us off
and I would install a egr delete so you don't need to reinstall
if you run a lb7 uppipe then you just need to bluild aplate for the egr motor and then just swap your heater hose
and I would install a egr delete so you don't need to reinstall
if you run a lb7 uppipe then you just need to bluild aplate for the egr motor and then just swap your heater hose
Drain line:
also will need a 37/64 drill bit, a right angle drill (small) and a 3/8npt tap
555 100128 - Blue 45 deg Flare Fitting 3/8" NPT to 45 deg -10AN flare
555 100053 - Straight Push-Loc Hose End -10AN
555 102030 - Push-Loc Hose Black -10AN 5 ft
i used approx 3.5 ft of the drain line, if i were to do it again i would probably go with braided line for this too but the rubber seems to be working great so far and doesn't destory everything it rubs against.
Jason above is a list from Mainers diy twin list , as Simon said tap your oil pan while its out to save you some hassle
also will need a 37/64 drill bit, a right angle drill (small) and a 3/8npt tap
555 100128 - Blue 45 deg Flare Fitting 3/8" NPT to 45 deg -10AN flare
555 100053 - Straight Push-Loc Hose End -10AN
555 102030 - Push-Loc Hose Black -10AN 5 ft
i used approx 3.5 ft of the drain line, if i were to do it again i would probably go with braided line for this too but the rubber seems to be working great so far and doesn't destory everything it rubs against.
Jason above is a list from Mainers diy twin list , as Simon said tap your oil pan while its out to save you some hassle
there is a flat spot in the upper oil pan on pass side near the back iirc ....... btw i just ordered my parts from that list on the jegs site
here is a decent pic of were you tap . from were i have it , i would move it out a 1/2"-1/4 " or so , mine works fine but it is pretty close to the starter
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Update, Motors out and went pretty smooth other then a couple broken parts Only took the 2 of us 3hrs to get it out of the truck, then another couple to pull her apart. Heading to the engine/machine shop first thing in the A.M.
Only took the 2 of us 3hrs to get it out of the truck, then another couple to pull her apart. Heading to the engine/machine shop first thing in the A.M.
Motor is at the machine/motor shop and apparently will be getting some SoCal part's for the heads. Everything else looked to be in good shape thus far:thumbistons are getting machined tomorrow aswell as keying the cam/ crank, carillo's, etc,,, final balancing should be done around tuesday and hopefully back in the truck next wed/thurs with a little luck. I Also checked out your motor while I was there Craig, looks pretty sweet, Only problem I seen, Is now I want a SoCal Cam aswell:thumb:
istons are getting machined tomorrow aswell as keying the cam/ crank, carillo's, etc,,, final balancing should be done around tuesday and hopefully back in the truck next wed/thurs with a little luck. I Also checked out your motor while I was there Craig, looks pretty sweet, Only problem I seen, Is now I want a SoCal Cam aswell:thumb:
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you might as well add a cam hile your in there :rofl::rofl::rofl: whats being done to the heads?
How about you just let me borrow your's
The heads are just getting cleaned up a bit, mostly the exhaust ports with SoCal springs and retainer's.. I Was not planning on it, but like you said, "While your in there"