Just wandering what all I will need to do a tab is there a gasket or just RTV for the front cover. Thanks

 

You can go to Cummins and buy a new gasket if you want to. Most guys will just be careful removing the front cover and put some RTV on and reinstall.
Tom

 

I replaced my front cover gasket and front seal when I did mine. I would have not replaced the gasket but it was leaking a little anyway. All parts were under $50 from Cummins. I couldn't find anyone with a wrench for the fan nut so I made one from cardboard then transfered it to a piece of 3/8" steel and cut it out dressed it up with the side grinder. It worked great and was much cheaper than buying one just for a one time use.

 

Do you have to replace the front seal or just if you want.

 

You're asking for a leak if you don't replace the seal

 

Those seals are prone to leakage anyway, and much easier to change while the cover is already off.

 

Well I was too late the pin had already fallen out but I dont think it has done to much damage but it looks like it had fallne out once before and made a small crack and been patched up, I will post some pics.

 

pics

 

After looking at the pics you had better go buy some lottery tickets!! You are one lucky ___.(fill in the blank)
Tom

 

Here is some more pics, on this one you can see where the pin hit when it fell into the gears.

 

pic

 

Heres one of the pin.

 

Where was the pin?????????????

 

Here is where it was at it was rattling around and you can see where it rubbed a place in the case when I took the cover it fell into the oil pan.

 

Sorry here it is