Am going to install my helix 2 over this nice 120 for thanksgiving, and i was woundering if the salty dogs on here that have done it before have any tips or tricks.
thanks all.
semper gumby

 

I went to a dodge dealer and had them print off the R&I pages from there manel and they let me use the cummins tools (chop sticks-fishing rod) for the install .
and if your putting in new lifters make sure the block of motor is leavel makes fishing the lifters easyer.

 

http://www.relentlessdiesel.com/foru...c.php?f=2&t=14

http://turbodieselregister.com/forum...m-install.html

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...-gen-pics.html

some very helpful info...

I read through everything i could before i did my swap.

Some tips...find the tool to remove the fan clutch properly....i spent 30 mins with a large adjustable wrench and a prybar....busted the hell out of my knuckles...but got it off. Also I just loosened my power steering pump so it was out of the way of the front cover rather than removing it or it's pulley. I was able to snake the pushrods and dowels in and out of the rear two cylinders with just the rubber plugs in the cowl removed. I did not have to remove the wipers or anything. I removed my front bumper first for ease...it was 4 bolts and i was able to uninstall and install it by myself...it made working on the engine much easier.


IF i remember any other tips i will chime back in.

 

Get a new oil seal for the front timing cover, or it will probably leak from then on.

Overall, it's not that bad...just take your time and have fun!

I second the fan wrench suggestion ^^^.

I'll PM you my phone number...call me if you run into anything or have questions. I just finished my install last week.

--Eric

 

thanks for everybody's help.

 

You're gonna break it...

Take some freaking pics, and have your OL narrate it...

Happy Thanksgiving, Devil Dog...

 

done yet????