Hi guys

Still working on my project , I did the KDP and fixed the leaking seal on my vacume pump .
I think I am the only guy that ever had to replace the fan bearing block ... it was only availible at cummins ... $262.00 and if I wanted to see in less than 2weeks I paid a extra 34 bucks ... sucks .
I also had to buy a fan clutch ... not from cummins ... my local parts dealer .
I was talking to one of the techs ... I knew the guy .. I was talking about the antifreeze ... cummins is not cheep $ 17.00 , I have my international fleetrite low silicate... should be fine ... they use dca 4 for there SCA's , I see a lot of guys that are under the impression that if a diesel engine is not sleaved they don't have to worry about the SCA's.
The motor will still eat it self away from the inside out from the microspheric bubbles ... they pick away at the cylinder walls ... the mine bubbles are fromed from the vibration that the motor makes .
The DCA 4 is kind-a like a anti foaming agent ... keeps the bubbles from forming .
Later guys

Greg

 

I use the green kind

I dont have anything to add, but what seal was leaking on your vacuum pump?

 

Wow I never heard about this, Where could I read more about the antifreeze. I was using whatever was in the parts store, but thats about it.

 

That's what I use also, no problem.
You would be very hard pressed to find an anti-freeze not compatible with your CTD.
Last time I used a brand on sale at Napa quite appropriately called Turbo-Boost.
Since there were only two factories in the US producing anti-freeze and one burned down I highly doubt brand name makes much difference.

 

Hi Guys

I am powerstroke guy that has seen the light ...LOL I have a 01 powerstroke and SCA's are a really big thing ... I have seen a torn down powerstoke with massive cavitation ... the guy putting the rod threw the block did not help ...LOL

I was was at cummins dealer in Pa , and I was talking to the tech and they said it was over looked subjuect with most guys that run the smaller diesels ... I even do the SCA's in my little kabota tractor .

You can get the test strips at you local dealer .. I use fleetguard , after the SCA levels are with in spec's of the test strips ...I think 3.0 is good , I really only have to test every 10,000mi's ... the stuff is cheap and when you do the test , it tells you your charge , moly and freezepoint ...it's easy .

Later

Greg

 

Not to be off the antifreeze subject the seal that keeps the oil from coming out of the powersteering pump input shaft ... the timing cover did make instaling the vacume unit back in a lot easyer ... There was a post I made and some really nice gentleman gave me the viton seal # ...it worked out great.

Later

Greg

 

Fleet Charge is what I just started using here's the link:


http://www.fleetchargeantifreeze.com/fleetchrg_spec.htm

 

I use Shell low silicate anti freeze, I get it at my local heavy truck parts. You are not supposed to use regular automotive anti freeze, and the Power Stroke's have their own problems that do not affect ours.

 

But like I said I was talking too the cummins wrench ...and he said it is a very over looked part of doing maintance to the cummins ...it dose make sence... maybe thats why there coolant is $17.00 a gal ...but they stil put DCA4 in the systems and sell the test strips ....Might be a big con to generate money ...

But my kabota tractor and I had a John Deere tractor with a diesel ... both companys also do SCA testing and using the attives to control cavitation .

I am very new to the cummins ...I really like the engine ... I 'm still waiting for my tittle to come back ...I will be selling the ford and picking up another dodge ...I love my little 2wd truck ...soo much fun to drive , but I need to add a 4x4 to my collection .

I will be doing the SCA's on all my diesel powered toys...I don't have a manuel on this used truck , but if any one could look in there manuel and let me know what dodge says about using the additive ..

Thanks guys

Greg

 

It could be that he is generalizing your Cummins because the bigger Cummins are wet sleeve and do need additives.
Just a thought.
Jim

 

My NEW rule of thumb is green is for gassers why take the chance! Plus the HD antifreeze lasts longer.

JMHO

 

I changed anti-freese in the 01 with 5/150 green stuff then added a bottle of dca for added protection. Only costs $3-4 to treat 5 gallons.

 

I use Evan's Waterless Coolant in my CTD. The price isn't for the faint of heart though.

 

Were you able (how did you) get all of the water out of the system when converting to Evans?

Thx,

Mark
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Well I'd be lying if I said I got it all out, I'd like to think I got most out though. I've spent the last couple months driving around with the radiator basically blocked off. I just left a little hole so I wouldn't burn up the radiator fan. That still wouldn't get the temp much over 215. I'm halfway debating of draining the coolant into a metal bucket and setting it on some good heat to drive any remaining water off.