Search results

If memory serves me properly, the LDS engine has different pistons than the LDT --- It has to do with oil cooling. I believe the cam and injectors are also different. The pump, heads, intake and exhaust manifold are the same --- the pump is turned up. The LDS sonds different than the LDT.

Sunday 11 May 08 I'm starting to drive "Rosie" more though I've still only got a little over 400 miles on the new motor and have yet to do an accurate mileage check. Today I drove to Virginia Minnesota, about an 84 mile round trip. I'm afraid to say too much for fear I'll tempt fate and...

Oops --- I made a mistake. I was reading through some past posts last night and realized I had quoted the wrong micron ratings for jatonka's spin on filters: On page four I wrote: Jatonka's filters are available in 13 micron which only reenforces my simpler solution theory.

Thanks for the positive comments. Here is a link to a source for the Jane Fonda bumper stickers http://www.stickergiant.com/page/sg/PROD/rphil/xrg050 I never leave home without mine :-)

cranetruck sez: Does this mean when 15 PSI is reached ALL the oil bypasses the filters? cattlerepairman sez: Thanks for the insight

cranetruck wrote: Yes, and I assumed since the differential pressure was under 15 psi "all was well". Until you mentioned it, it hadn't dawned on me that when the filters start getting dirty the differential pressure will increase and the bypassing will start. So now what? Is there any way...

Yesterday the roads lost enough snow-pack so I could take Rosie for a run up one of the local hills to see how the power compares. In short --- It was a "foot-in-the-pump" and "hips-in-the-wind" run! There is a nearby hill (the Gheen Hill) that I've mentioned previously. The old LDT engine...

Houdel Sez: Yes --- The threads are standard NPT. We were able to clean up the old threads and salvage enough turns to get it to hold. (Red locktite to the rescue). I don't know how much pressure the pump will create. I've had the gauge that reads the pressures between the oil pump and the...

I hate to admit it because I know that SS is an anti-bling society but the second muchroom is indeed ornimental. I personally like the way it looks with the dual stacks. The second stack is not. It isn't hooked up yet but will be by this time next week. I felt the single muffler "might" be...

Sorry --- No hard numbers on the pre-lube pump and multiple oil pressure gauges yet. The weather has been too bad to go out and play We had a snow storm yesterday --- just in time for the local Christmas parade. I always haul Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus in back of Rosie in the parade. Yesterday was...

Perhaps Small minds amuse easily but I find it fascinating how an engine that has been in hibernation for going on 20 years can explode to life and run as if it had just finished a west coast turn-around. In case that didn't tip my hand, we started the new LDS engine today. I'm amazed as to...

The project is starting to come together. Today the LDS engine jumped up off the floor and into the truck. The LDS-1A engine shown ready to drop in. The 5-Ton bell housing and flywheel had been exchanged fora deuce configuration. The 5-Ton starter has been re-clocked and installed with 20MM...

Thanks for the heads up guys. jwaller sez: I'd like to know more about this. Do you have a picture or cartoon (drawing)? Thanks.

Spent the day swapping the bellhousing, flywheel starter ect. from the old LDT engine to the new LDS. Transfered the 5-micron (builder77) spin-on filter assemblies over to the new engine --- see pics. Also reduced the size of the heater to gain more under-hood space --- see pics.

The man that won't go to Gary Indiana sez: As tired as I am, if I were to neal I would never be able to get back up. Clinto sez: Yes. First a good pressure washing and degreasing then several coats of Dyna Spray thermal shield/sound deadener. Armada sez: I agree. I'm removing the turbo...

Today was a long day. We pulled to LDT engine --- getting ready to drop in the LDS Here are pictures of today's activity --- more to follow.

I'll take all the help I can get. I think it's going to be a simple swap but it's something that needs to be thought out. As previously mentioned, once we pull the trigger on the project I want to have everything on hand. I'm attaching a picture of the discharge flange of the LDS-1A turbo...

The lifting bar came with the engine. Someone put a lot of work and thought into it. Evidently the rear hole is for lifting the complete power-pack. When I get into this project I'll make a sketch of the bar and post it on the SS. I always assumed that the exhaust system on the 5-ton was larger...

My new LDS-465-1A "TD" engine arrived Friday. I've got a lot of homework to do to get everything all in one pile before installation which will hopefully be in late October. Following are some pictures. I'm thinking that the discharge flange dimentions on the LDS turbo are quite a bit larger...

Tactical Truck (TT) Sez: Thanks for the insight. :-) What has been your experience concerning increased fuel usage with the LDS over the LDT? I'm aware that the LDS is rated for something like 80 pounds of fuel per hour where the LDT is rated for something like 62 PPH BUT .... I've been told...