Joey Mack

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.

Those are some low numbers. Shes near New for an old girl..

Do you have pics of the shoes? Modern shoes are nearly 25 mm thick in the middle and thinner on the ends. Mabey 12mm. Im guessing, but i bet im close.. what is the shoe number? 4515 or 4707QP ?? On the drives.? If so, them im about right..

Its tough when the tank is hidden with the body down. I have over filled them a few times and made a mess. I like what tjc suggests.

Awesome!!🍻

Happy Birthday to 'alex g'. Havent seen him here for a while. 🍰🎉

What goes on in the minds of these types of people... This is bigger than just Cracker Barrel.. Just leave things alone,, if no one is getting hurt, leave it alone.. Im waiting for Racism to be the reason on this stupid change. Rebranding my A$$....

I dont have a bench jig. The shops i worked at had them. This pump was rebuilt and bagged up till today when i took pictures. If it is benched timed by the rebuilder, then i guess i need to back the engine up 30+ degrees and bring it around till the coupler matches up.. Yes or no ? Then flow time it like fjh said..

The plug with the big slot ? That makes sense.. thanks mech,

That's why I asked questions.. i dont know what im doing with this pump. I have set a few Robert Bosch pumps on the bench jig to set the pump before install. But this one is new to me. I do have a special tool box that a freind helped me fill with good home made tools. I will bring it out tomorrow. 🍻

Thank you. I wish i had done these decades ago, but only watched Earl do it..

Is that a bench priming procedure? Then mount it to the engine at the books setting then recheck it by rotating the engine back to the timing mark?

Perfect. Sleep on it.. it will be obvious tomorrow.. just sayin'.

Did centering the sector shaft to the worm gear not get you in the right spot ? Just curious.