What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
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ok, so just to talk it through and verify
1. line up the "E" and "O" on the gears
2. lock the IP timing by removing the washer from the lock bolt on the side of the pump
3. loosen all the bolts holding the pump in place
4. pull the IP gear
5. re-install IP gear by lining up the "C" and the "O"
am i tracking?
1. line up the "E" and "O" on the gears
2. lock the IP timing by removing the washer from the lock bolt on the side of the pump
3. loosen all the bolts holding the pump in place
4. pull the IP gear
5. re-install IP gear by lining up the "C" and the "O"
am i tracking?
They are for crankcase ventilation. Breather filters bolt to the tops of them and allow any oil vapor caught in the element to drain back into the engine once condensed.
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On the bright side, the inside of the engine is probably cleaner than ever...
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Well, since it's not in the truck yet, I can still claim that this is 1st gen related! Haha. Prepping the 12v for the swap project. Did a little grinding on the stock pin, installed 3200 spring, 2 turns in on the fuel screw, 3 turns up on the starwheel, smoke screw flush, flipped the idle screw around for easy adjusting, drilled and tapped afc cover for 1/8" npt elbow, skipped a tooth on the pump gear, tabbed kdp, loctite on case bolts, new front seal, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, fuel heater delete nipple. Then just stripped everything off to prep it for pressure wash and paint today.
and before i took the oil pan off and scrubbed it clean
and before i took the oil pan off and scrubbed it clean
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well today i actually took the pin back out and ground it to match the aftermarket pin in my 93. or as close to the same profile as i could get eye-balling it. i used a file, emory cloth, and wire wheel to polish it afterwards. didn't think to take any pictures. i was initially afraid of going too deep until i compared it to the other pin. it's still a very moderate, flat ramp design, just takes more advantage of the top end/full fueling
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Installed a new lift pump after having 5 gallons of diesel mix with the oil.
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
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Installed a new lift pump after having 5 gallons of diesel mix with the oil.
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
Remove the oil fill tube from the timing cover, then start the truck and look into the gear train with a light and mirror...you might be able to see if the front seal is leaking on the IP....if not then it would be your lift pump.
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The old diaphragm lift pump can leak into the crank case as well.
Remove the oil fill tube from the timing cover, then start the truck and look into the gear train with a light and mirror...you might be able to see if the front seal is leaking on the IP....if not then it would be your lift pump.
Remove the oil fill tube from the timing cover, then start the truck and look into the gear train with a light and mirror...you might be able to see if the front seal is leaking on the IP....if not then it would be your lift pump.
You may want to not brush your teeth while listening to metal from now on....
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Installed a new lift pump after having 5 gallons of diesel mix with the oil.
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
Unfortunately it did not fix the problem apparently. I put in 2 gallons of new oil which got the oil level on the dipstick about 1" from the bottom and filled the oil filter also. After idling for 2-3 minuets then shutting off and letting it drain down while I took a shower the level is now up to the full mark
Guess I will pull the pump back off. I had just resealed it last month and have about 1,000 miles on it now since then trouble free.
Is there anywhere else diesel could be leaking into the crankcase?
The truck runs perfect. It starts immediately first crank after sitting for a week or two, doesn't smoke at all unless you floor the pedal and sounds normal like all 12V do.
This has got me pretty depressed. My pops is moving on the 20th and I told him I'd drive up to Visalia and pick up his car trailer and some lawn equipment he would have to throw away.
Anyone have a VE shaft seal for sale? Lol
