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Yea, I do understand the concept of the timing of only one cylinder at a time. Before I realized there were marks on the vibration dampener I was bumping the engine over, but it was hard to know for sure if I was on true TDC because alot of the time the engine would spin backwards a bit due to compression. There is only only one pointer on the front of my engine. The marks were extremely hard to see, but I was able to actually locate them after cleaning off the vibration dampener. I was able to get to the approximate location of the marks by counting the number of teeth on the flywheel for a full revolution from the #1 TDC mark and dividing by 3 to give me an idea of where to look. I was then able to get right on by slowly rotating the engine a tooth at a time untill the TDC marks were right on

I think when it comes time to do the radiator I will take it into a local shop that does heavy truck radiators. I don't have the expertise or tools to do the soldering of this brass radiator

another quick question. The truck was running good up until this point. I was double checking my valve lash and did find some that were out of spec. I may of not actually had the Piston at true TDC. After some clean u9p I was able to find the marks on the vibration dampener at the 120 degree spacing. Readjusted everything using these marks and the truck seems to be back to normal. Question is, "why the hiccup"?

cam was never removed. just the rear head. And the stinking truck was running so good too. Was gonna kinda pat myself on the back for a job well done. Guess I spoke too soon

started the engine with the tube from the turbo removed. Sounded like a popping noise coming out of the intake manifold. was thinking thaty for some reason maybe an intake valve wasn't closing all the way. Took rocker cover off and double check my valve lash. Some of the exhaust were a little loose.. Now when I start it it smokes (white smoke) really bad and idle rough. What the crap did I do? If I tightened the exhaust too tight would that cause the smoking? So dang hard to gauge TDC and rotating engine 1/4 turn.

Well I forgot my heat gun this morning so that will have to wait But I had another issue arise just after I came down the canyon with a load on. I am getting what I can best describe is a pulsating noise coming from the air filter intake. The boost gauge flutters. As to how much depends on throttle position. Haven't had the chance to tilt cab yet and look around. What might I be looking for? Could a rubber hose come loose or cracked? There are several between the turbo and intake manifold. The engine seems to still be running smooth. Seems I just can't catch a break and have just entered into my busy season

Running a 15 lb radiator cap RPM's are around 1800. I can run around town all day long and engine runs around 180-190 according to the temp gauge

I will use my heat gun tonite when I go back up canyon and check radiator temp. I stop to let cool once my temp gauge hits about 220.

truck is back to work and appears to be running ok. Only issue, which started last summer before it died, is it gets hot climbing the canyon where most of my pickups are. Canyon is between 6 - 9% grade and 8 miles long. I just watch engine temp and stop and let it cool, which it does within 5-10 minutes at idle, and continue on. In the valley it runs between 180 & 190 all day long. Pretty sure radiator needs to be rodded out. Nothing has ever been done to it since new and truck is 1979. Will have to just watch engine temp until my slow season before I can take it out of service for several days or so again. I think at the same time just for shits and giggles replace water pump, fan clutch and thermostat. Here is another newby question as far as turbocharged big diesel engines. As far as the turbo boost is concerned, what exactly determines the amount of boost you get? Is it the diameter of the compressor housing? New turbo compressor housing is larger in diameter, but also not as wide as original. This truck has never had a boost gauge, so I have no comparison to go by. Around town I am running between 6-10 lbs boost. When climbing canyon I can get as high as 18-20 lbs boost. Climbing canyon pyrometer shows 600 - 700 degrees and around town 400 - 500 degrees. Sticker on the original gauge says max temp is 1125 and it doesn't get anywhere near that and the sensor is in the same place as original. Again I want to thank everyone for their help and insight that was given on my learning experience over the last several months. Here's wish each and everyone of you a joyous new year and wishes for a great year to come.

Well, after 4 disappointments on getting a rebuilt turbo I was finally able to get one and get it installed. According to the rebuilder it specs out to be the same as my original, but the compressor housing is larger in diameter, although narrower in width, which presented a couple of minor problems in installing. I had to undo a frame strut and also install a 1/4 inch spacer because the housing would hit a bolt on the rear of the engine. Other than that, everything seemed to line up ok. When I have the engine running at idle I am picking up noises that I don't remember hearing before. Not bad noises I'm pretty sure. Most likely I am thinking I am just being much more intense in my listening than before because of the major breakdown I just had to repair. It has been a tough and interesting journey for the 3 1/2 months my truck was down. Tomorrow she goes back into service with my fingers crossed. On another note, I decided to install a boost gauge, which it never had before, and was wondering what kind of boost pressures I would be looking at and whether or not the slight differences in the turbo compressor housing would have any great effect on that. I also decided to reinstall a pyrometer, which it did have years ago but when some exhaust work was done at one time the sender was never reinstalled and being the original is no longer available, I put in an aftermarket. A sticker in the cab by the original gauge states 1125 degrees (I think) max. Is this about what I would be looking at. My other truck does have both of those gauges, but it is a much larger motor (Cummins N14) and off hand I don't remember what it would run on those gauges anyway. Also, if anyone out there might need, I do have a new in box Mack 185606 CHRA and a never installed rebuilt 4LE-292 turbo, both of which I purchased in my trek of trying to get something that would work. I will post here how the truck does on her first day back to work. I want to THANK everyone here for all your help and guidance, this forum has been invaluable in my learning experience.

this is a cab over garbage truck. The VIN shows it as a box truck according to the dealer

I wou8ld really appreciate that

I did get my truck running, but locating a rebuilt turbo is getting impossible. Does any of you guys hjave a source to try or a source for a seal kit for this 4LE-303 turbo. This one leaks oil out the exhaust side Can anybody tell me what the difference is between the 4LE-303 and the 4LE-292 or 4LE-556. The pictures I am seeing they look similar

My other truck is an Autocar with a Cummins N14. Unfortunately that one has transmission problems that I really should of fixed before now but life just keeps getting in the way. LOL

yes, it is a dynatard. Wish it was the jake brake. About the only thing it is good for is to help with the shifting of the 5 speed. No where near a good as the jake on my other truck when coming down canyon. And no, there is no riser

my rocker covers just have 3 bolts that go thru the top with shoulders on the bolt

nope, mine is just a 2 valve endtb675

I actually have 2 sets of new gaskets

It does look like Permatex does still offer "high tack"

Good to know. I was planning on using silicone cause I know my rocker covers were leaking

Now if I can just nail down my turbo parts or rebuilt problem

Thanks, I did the 50 to 125 to 200 ft lbs The retorque spec says 225 so I think that is what I'll do and then just watch for any leaks

My thoughts exactly as to how many engines actually go back to the shop for a retorque. My truck just runs in the city with about 25% fast idle time running PTO. Very little freeway, and at that my truck only really works4 days a week in winter and 2 days a week in summer and even at that an average of 6 hrs is all. It don't work real hard LOL Think I might just got with the 225 ft lb spec ot calls for on the retorque