bad turbo

[JawSaw]

took intake pipe off turbo blades not smooth but grinding, shaft moves back and forth, ordered nos" quiet" turbo thanks to all who replied to my post . know a lot about flat fenders dodges, a little about m715's almost nothing about deuces! thanks again john

 

[steelandcanvas]

You could have rebuilt it, Wsucougarx provides an awesome "how to" thread. Great text and photos here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?75970-Turbo-Rebuild-3LJ-319-(Whistler)

 

[gimpyrobb]

You could have rebuilt it, Wsucougarx provides an awesome "how to" thread. Great text and photos here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?75970-Turbo-Rebuild-3LJ-319-(Whistler)

Not if the blades hit the sides!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Not if the blades hit the sides!

Can't get a new wheel?

 

[Styk33]

Every part on a turbo is replaceable. Depending on how the intake housing looks (assuming that is the side the blades hit), you can usually reuse the housing. I'm not very familiar with the deuces turbos, but a turbo is a turbo, they just come in different sizes.

 

[HanksDeuce]

Not sure how much a turbo rebuild costs, but you could probably pick up another takeout turbo from somebody. Back in the day I paid $150 + shipping for a whistler turbo with no issues.

 

[rustystud]

Every part on a turbo is replaceable. Depending on how the intake housing looks (assuming that is the side the blades hit), you can usually reuse the housing. I'm not very familiar with the deuces turbos, but a turbo is a turbo, they just come in different sizes.

You would be hard pressed to find a turbo impeller and shaft for this unit. If you ever did they would want more then a new turbo costs. I would just get a good running used turbo or try out one of the newer turbos out there that bolt-up to the deuce manifold.

 

[Styk33]

You would be surprised what is out there and what is made. Also, you can easily make a slight change to the impeller and intake house, to get something that is more produced and not have to adjust the anything else (engine wise). These turbos are not very big, and do not run a high pressure, so a call to a rebuild shop could be beneficial.

 

[rustystud]

You would be surprised what is out there and what is made. Also, you can easily make a slight change to the impeller and intake house, to get something that is more produced and not have to adjust the anything else (engine wise). These turbos are not very big, and do not run a high pressure, so a call to a rebuild shop could be beneficial.

I'm not too surprised about what is available for a 50 year old turbo. You cannot just "change" impellers. They must fit exactly in there bore or you will not get the proper boost. I have talked with Turbo rebuild shops and this is an old model with not much rebuild parts available. They do have the basic rebuild kit, but not much beyond that. If you want change then go with a modern turbo.