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The only thing anywhere near the bottom of the pan is the oil pump pickup. There is not much to get damaged down there. It is wise to replace the pan or at least hammer the dent out as the dent can block the oil pickup.
When you replace the pan, buy the gasket kit for the rear seal but toss the...
I have the same tool. It definitely takes some talent to use effectively. You must be able to rule out metric sizes. Metric isn't that common in valves and such but I suggest a good caliper to take measurements.
The white ring is simply a backup ring. It prevents extrusion of the o-ring under pressure. They follow the same size format as the o-ring. You can cross reference the Cat part number to get the dash size of the o-ring.
McMaster-Carr Page:
https://www.mcmaster.com/backup-rings
If this...
I don't have specific knowledge or this engine but I never mark timing components when disassembling. I always follow the factory timing procedure during reassembly.
They're mostly still available. These aren't solvent based or have flash points over 140F so they aren't controlled under the VOC rules.
The Big Orange is orange based and cost is highly dependent on winter temps. The price goes up if there is a winter freeze.
I have noticed a lack of caustic...
Does anybody have a Safety Data Sheet for this lube? That could also help identify alternatives.
Dow Corning Molykote 111 is my go to rubber lube for long term applications. There are better products but this one hits a nice price point at about $40 for a grease gun tube.
What is the consistency? I know of many tire lubes that range in consistency from watery to gelatinous, all water based. What is it that you want the lube to do?
Caustic degreasers work great but I have noticed that they remove frame paint that has had oil/grease sitting on it for a long time. Zep Big Orange is a powerful degreaser that I have found to be safe for paint. Simple Green etches paint. A solvent gun can be useful.
When you assemble the clamshells do you have to squish them down over the rubber? I think the 3.1152 number is slightly thicker. That puts a bit more pre-load on the mount.
It was a few years back, I don't remember exactly what the problem was. The aftermarket brass radiator pooled water at the sensor so it wouldn't come on if water was low if I remember correctly. Or maybe it was the opposite. Oh well, that radiator rotted out after 2 years of California weather...
"24v on 12v, 36v on a 24v motor etc.. will NOT increase the torque/power.. only the speed."
This statement is incorrect. It confuses induction motors with series wound DC motors (a starter).
If it is a water separating filter they can clog with water so they may not appear dirty.
You can't see water in a tank from the top. You have to take a sample and view it from the side or bottom. They also make water indicating paste you can put on the end of a stick and send that to the...