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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 March 2013, 17:35
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
20 hours off load wont do it any good. it needs a...

20 hours off load wont do it any good. it needs a good run under a decent load.:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2012, 09:21
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
It should be good and reliable when its all done....

It should be good and reliable when its all done. when I was in college we had one in a fordson major. it had an injector pump off a 14 litre turbo engine, in addition to a Major-mec pump and extra...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2012, 19:08
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
I take it the the pistons aren't coated then...

I take it the the pistons aren't coated then which is good
I thought the CR of these engines was around 17-1. I am surprised the thing will even start from cold without Ether at the figures you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2012, 14:05
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
How are you going to raise the compression ratio?...

How are you going to raise the compression ratio?
The pistons should be virtually flush with the top of the block, The head is Flat so skimming that makes no difference, Gasket thickness makes a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 October 2012, 12:42
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
sounds like you need a set of valves and liners. ...

sounds like you need a set of valves and liners.
If the pistons are within tolerance you may get away with liners and rings?
probably save a fair bit of money.
have you tried the likes of Sparex...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2012, 18:05
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
i seem to recall some engines of that era Perkins...

i seem to recall some engines of that era Perkins 6-354T possibly had 2 stats in parallel. I suppose you could do something like that to get more flow, or fit a bigger stat in the hose.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2012, 15:02
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Well I haven't really got anything to say right...

Well I haven't really got anything to say right now, but I thought i would post something just to add to the word count:whistling:
Did have a thought about the thermostat though and assume you will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2012, 19:46
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
I will keep my fingers crossed for you, not to...

I will keep my fingers crossed for you, not to find any more nasty surprises left behind by the monkey that put it together;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2012, 17:18
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
That should be easy enough to build up with a...

That should be easy enough to build up with a Mig/Tig and machine back.
This is getting expensive isnt it:eek:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2012, 18:10
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Direct injection innit....all the fire goes on in...

Direct injection innit....all the fire goes on in the piston so they need lots of cooling with oil from below. All the heat goes into the head on an indirect injection engine and taken away directly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2012, 18:05
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
A more modern smaller waste-gated turbo may well...

A more modern smaller waste-gated turbo may well generate more boost in the mid range, and with extra fuel to go with that boost(with the compensator opening the rack earlier) you will make more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2012, 19:32
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Quote:It had good oil pressure before, so am not...

Quote:It had good oil pressure before, so am not expecting to find any issues with the bottom end.

I used to think that till my 2.8 isuzu developed a tick, that turned to a tap, then a rattle and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2012, 19:26
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
I wouldn't of thought you really need it, if the...

I wouldn't of thought you really need it, if the timings retarded it won't start very well.
Our cargo would start first time it hit compression in normal winter weather. Even one day when it was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2012, 19:21
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
that wouldn't cause the smoke that this engine...

that wouldn't cause the smoke that this engine had,
we had one on the cargo and it was cable operated, if you yanked the cable when driving along you just got loads more power and a big cloud of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2012, 12:33
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
propshaft falling off, dodgy valve seats....I...

propshaft falling off, dodgy valve seats....I think I would whip the pistons out as well, measure/hone the bores while you have the chance in-case that was "overlooked" too
also a good opportunity...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2012, 10:20
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Also there no reason why you cant screw in the...

Also there no reason why you cant screw in the rack stop screw on the back of the pump to reduce the delivered fuel(noting where it was before)
and remove the pipe from the turbo to the inlet...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2012, 10:03
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Unburnt diesel is white/grey vapour burning...

Unburnt diesel is white/grey vapour
burning engine oil is blue
diesel burned in insuffecient air is black and full of soot and normal for a diesel of this age under heavy load to a certain extent....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2012, 11:43
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
. The pump is an old school Minimec inline and...

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The pump is an old school Minimec inline and I am told there is a timing mark hidden behind an Allen bolt that should be visible through the hole when the pump is timed to 20 degrees BTDC.

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2012, 20:18
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
that's a minimec/simms inline pump then? you may...

that's a minimec/simms inline pump then? you may need to spill time that.
you may also need a special splined socket to remove the delivery valve housing so you can get the delivery valve out of no...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2012, 20:12
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
better than a bell mouth and wire mesh...

better than a bell mouth and wire mesh though................
and you wont find any poncy MAF sensors on a Sabre:)
or many bricks out at sea come to think of it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2012, 15:03
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
Just a thought, do you have a manifold heater?...

Just a thought, do you have a manifold heater? They can dribble into the manifold and cause all sorts of smoke. Likewise the boost compensator on DPA pumps can leak fuel into the manifold.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2012, 14:57
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
The boost capsule or pump fuel adjustments will...

The boost capsule or pump fuel adjustments will not account for grey/white smoke. black smoke yes. you may find without excess fuel at low rpm the turbo lag will be really bad, and it may not get up...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2012, 08:33
Replies: 93
Views: 35,816
Posted By doggypaddle
could also be dribbly injectors.(poorly atomised...

could also be dribbly injectors.(poorly atomised fuel will not burn and condenses on the piston crown, vaporising as the engine warms making white smoke) I would whip them out and get them tested...
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