Joey Mack

Hi have Hi-Tack, and I believe a friend gave me that fancy wrench.

Make sure the cylinder is down. Measure what came out in gallons and you may need to add 2+ gallons to get it to the right level. But since it was chattering when going up. Just put back the amount that came out and retest. The chattering may have been from the thin tranny fluid. Tjc? What do you think?

Here is another example of the sickness within the Dem Party. They are fighting for Abrego Garcia, a know human trafficker, and MS-13 member who beats his wife, and yet Leaders from Maryland are livid about his treatment. A man that is likely responsible for prostitution and deaths.. But ... they will kill a fetus in a flash.. Harsh comparison?? Yes, but its true!!

The one i pulled out was one piece. But i see why it should be 2 pc.

No. Its not being converted to spin ons.. I thought i had made a mistake identifying the oil manifold mounting. When i went to my Book I was looking at the ESI section, and thought I had the wrong parts. my lack of knowledge on these engines is why im asking questions. Im getting close to finishing it and dont need to mess up now. The owner wants his engine soon.

Dave.. I wish you were here to teach me ..

I should be there.. it will be a while. The B frame is painted and on stands. I did the TRD-72 for it 3 years ago. There is a lot more to be done. Like, all the hoses.. that will be a treat. I have the old ones.

I think so.. i guess i was thinking i needed a tall filter stand for spin on filters. I will look again tomorrow. I had to walk away.

here is what the basket case looks like now. definately not a rattle can rebuild..

It amazes me that all of a sudden, the liberal Dem. Cities are saying that they have a lower crime rate that goes back up to 30 years and they don't need the national guard.. B.S. ... Crime is not reported or prosecuted, thats why any number is dropped. Certainly not 30 years worth.. These Lib. Dems. Want crime... What a bunch of P.O.S. people.. It is wrong for me to wish for them to fall victim to their policies, but..... They need to..

True. But this engine was a basket case when I got it. I wish I took pictures of it and the many boxes of parts when i went to get it..

Thanks Bud. I will look again tomorrow. I have the day off from work, so I will make a good go of it. I have a parts engine to look at again as well. If I ever do another 673, i will be better prepared. 🍻

Im glad you posted 'fjh'..

Is it possible that the mounting on the block is the same as well as the porting,and the manifold that mounts to it determines if it is ESI or not as well as having an oil port for a turbo?

terry, I may be wrong. I went back out there to look again.. Like I said, I have never built one of these.

Another thing I need is the front engine mount insulator. My old one is junk and PAI has a 1 pc. Half round Rubber insulator for sale, i guess I buy 2 of them. Do you guys know of a better option. I did search the web. All i see are half round's.

Drain it and start over. Oil is cheaper than down time..

No tranny fluid. Typically a 46 W hyd. Oil. What climate do you live in ?

I have an idea. Can you drop the oil pan, and pump the hand primer to see if you see a fuel leak ? You can also remove the overboard breather, remove the fuel gallery plug and install a long threaded nipple with a ball valve and an air tool nipple in the port. Then dial your air compressor down to 50 psi. Hook to the test fitting with ball valve closed and pressure on. Then pump the primer to ensure fuel is in the gallery. Then open the ball valve with a helper under the engine with a flash light and see if he finds a leak. You can use fuel dye, but dont need to.

Is there a lot of raw fuel smoke?

No tranny fluid. Typically a 46 W hyd. Oil. I think for G.A. that would be good enough

Well... I didn't try to time the pump today. I was trying to mount manifolds and other parts from the shelves, when I realized a problem.. I have been picking at this engine for 4 years. And today I peeled the masking tape off of the oil manifold area, only to realize this engine block is an ESI block. I spent hours cleaning and prepping the big oil filter, mounts, clamps etc. . I feel like a dummy. This is my first ENDT build, and ive been reading the book, but this part got by me, not to mention that every part of this job takes forever. Now i have to go to the owners shop and pick parts, he is 45 minutes away. This is not a weekend only project.. Any laughter about this would be much appreciated 👍

How do you know its fuel? Did you do a simple 'Halo Test' on a piece of clean brown cardboard ?

Yes a compression test would help. Truth is, I did a lot of diagnostics on that one. The owner just said, to hell with it! Just rebuild the damned thing. Thats when I found the stuck rings on 2 cylinders. Both were the second compression ring..

I have no way of knowing. I never paid attention to mileage on shoes. Using the engine brakes and gearing down help save the shoes.