Well, Think this thread is pretty much over. I did a sea-trial yesterday and everything looked, felt and sounded good. Did not take her to WOT,...
Some more pics.
We put in a full day today. We slapped on the tranny, aligned the engine to the coupler, put on the air boxes, Turbos and exhaust. It wasn't easy...
Here are some pics.. For the record we torqued the flywheel bolts to about 50lbs with torque wrench then we marked off 90 degrees on each bolt...
Well, It was Friday and finally bolts came in from Michigan on a special overnight freight price of $40 only that it took 3 nights to get here....
I have been holding back a small piece of evidence regarding this crankshaft - flywheel detachment issue. Back in the summer of 2009 on my way to...
Another day with out the most important parts to do this repair. I ordered the 6 new bolt from RPM Diesel in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday. I paid...
Dockeffer, Ok.. thanks for the input. Machine shop is taking care of that.
Not too much progress tonight. We got remainder of the screws out, but bolts didn't arrive from Detroit. Must of been an Obama cost reduction...
Capt J, The new methodology call for a 50lb torque across all bolts and then another 90 to 120 degree turn to clam them down. We are going...
K1W1, Thanks for the tip. Will let my mechanic know! Today a machinist is coming out to remove the other broken bolts. He recommends...
Neither Did I, but this site says so: Detroit Diesel 12V 71 engine specs at Barrington Diesel Club. We provide technical data, specs and bolt...
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Here are the Bolts.. I just ordered them today from RPM Diesel in Ft. Lauderdale. I should have them tomorrow.
Of course all the bolts will be new, since I have ZERO bolts left.. .LOL The Flywheel looks like the through bolt holes are too damaged.. lets...
More Pics of Tranny removal Im sure we have more but this is all I had on my phone.
Tranny Removal Pics Here are some pics...
Okay, So here is the scoop. I took down the turbos.. yawn.. I took off exhaust and elbows. I took down Air boxes. Unbolted Coupler and pushed...
Yes, I know about special bolts and special tightening method. The bolts are suppose to stretch inside the threads of the crankshaft. Im not...
Whole Flywheel.. Yes, I already know.. Im waiting for the drumroll.......... I have been told that if bolts came off the cranks is still...
