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This is actually fairly normal if you get air in the IP. When I had a bad throttle shaft seal on mine it, the IP would drain back into the tank. The engine would start and idle fine but die about 200 feet after trying to drive it. A minute of cranking later, it would fire up and all would be...

Maybe you can find some convex glass from a larger modern mirror and grind it to fit your current housing? One that says, "objects in mirror are closer than they appear".

Looks like mill scale. If you are going to do an acid wash you have to do a caustic wash first. Any oil residue from the compressor will prevent the acid from doing it's thing. You may or may not care to manage the flash rusting as it dries. Radiator and engine shops can hot tank items for a...

I am not an expert on engine part refurbishment, I just have a lot of general knowledge about machining. I know they needed the caps for fixturing the rods, the bores need to be parallel. However, they should have been able to measure the center distance. The small end bore prior to installing...

There should be no need to know the rod center distance. Sounds like the shop is trying to get you for resizing the big end as well. Rod dimensions don't change over time so if your big end bearings were in good condition when they came out and you didn't mix up the caps there is zero reason to...

Hmm, it never occurred to me to Google DS4 to DB2 conversion. I only searched 6.2 serpentine conversion. I'm going to commit to my 180 elbow for now, see how it goes. Those aluminum 90's weren't cheap. I found a fast idle solenoid that has the adjustment on the pump side so it doesn't stick out...

I kept the vacuum pump for the TH400 transmission shift modulator. I do intend to use a mechanical waste gate. I tried getting a GM7 unit but they're only available in large quantities. It appears you converted yours to 12V and ditched the dual alternators? I am intrigued by the throttle cable...

Those two things aren't possible. The alternator voltage must be equal to the battery voltage unless they are not connected.

You seem hyper focused on the alternator but what is the condition of your batteries? I've never had an alternator alternate functionally. They always just stop working. The box full of acid should always be your first suspicion, much more to go wrong there. If you're batteries are more than 5...

It doesn't matter. Anti-seize is highly misunderstood. It's meant to prevent galling during tightening or loosening. It's a poor corrosion inhibitor. Pipe thread sealants would be better suited for most applications anti-seize gets used in. A sealant will keep the moisture out that causes...

I won't knock Fluidampr, I believe they build the dampers for our Cat 3500 series engines, they use a viscous damper. The high horsepower diesel engines all have hydraulic or viscous dampers. However, there is a middle ground. Power Bond has a damper for the 6.2/6.5 engines for a middle price...

I don't know anything about run flat tires but do know a lot about grease and rubber. Lots of tire and tire products need a lubricant for mounting. Some lubricants are grease like and water based. If you've ever built a 5-piece rim these will use a lot of said product. However, if you need a...

We'll be switching our tugboat fleet to the stuff next year. There will be a ~5% loss of power. I expect a similar reduction in fuel economy. Previously I had tried running the Propel bio fuels in my CUCV. The tank is relatively small at 20 gallons. I could get a full 5 day commute on a tank of...

You are complete as is.

Somebody on eBay has 32 Capstone C30 30kW generator sets for $200k.

For the back story, I daily drove a CUCV for about 5 years and put close to 100k miles on it. Overall, the truck was very reliable, except for the v-belts. They required replacement with a specific brand of belts every 20k miles and getting the power steering pump tight was a PITA. I have always...

Check out Magni Coatings or Dacromet for more info.

I've got a pair of these in #3 size to install: http://www.cunninghamairwhistles.com/specs.html 120 dB at 25 feet. Wonder how big of an air tank I'll need.

Look for a silicone based adhesive for heat tolerance. I don't have experience with the product but maybe this is an option? Silicone Adhesives, 3/4" Wide, 60 Yard Long, 0.002" Thick https://www.mcmaster.com/7615A51

Ridgid makes the best hand flaring tools. If you don't need a case, this is a good deal. https://www.globaltestsupply.com/product/ridgid-345-dl-manual-flare-tool-23337?gclid=CjwKCAjws--ZBhAXEiwAv-RNL73PBIlbH7DoX9qJePgGeFg49C8rlJnItJlcVicv3_Z7dMf81xbh6hoCvFsQAvD_BwE Otherwise 33927 comes with...