Due to an extremely cold winter not a lot has happened on my 2-105 project until this weekend when temps hovered slightly around or above the freezing mark.
I have the manifolds back on as well as the turbo and oil lines. I used new stud bolts and nuts to attach the exhaust manifold as the old ones were badly rusted and the threads poor. In place of the studs on the turbo and exhaust elbow I used new cap screws as again the threads were gone on the old studs.
I also have part of the fuel system attached. Still have the filters, fuel lines and injectors to install.
I have the new clutch and pressure plate installed and hopefully adjusted correctly. I will check its operation after the over under is attached through the inspection opening on the bell housing to make sure there is the correct clearance between the throw-out bearing and clutch fingers.
The over under is rebuilt and all back together with a new throw-out bearing and filled with oil. I have spun it over until oil came from the cooler line connection. Actually it didn't take much turning by hand before the oil appeared.
Once all of these parts are back on, I am thinking perhaps I should bleed the fuel system and see if it will fire up before going further. I'm still concerned about having the injection pump timed properly and wonder if it wouldn't be easier to make adjustments before putting the engine and over under back in the frame.
I have cranked the engine over without the injectors in and it almost immediately brought oil into the lubrication system so that part appears to be in order.
I haven't rebuilt the water pump yet although I have a repair kit for it. It wasn't leaking when I took it off. What are your thoughts about replacing the bearings and seals? It appears to turn smoothly with little free play.
Any suggestions or comments are always appreciated.
I have the manifolds back on as well as the turbo and oil lines. I used new stud bolts and nuts to attach the exhaust manifold as the old ones were badly rusted and the threads poor. In place of the studs on the turbo and exhaust elbow I used new cap screws as again the threads were gone on the old studs.
I also have part of the fuel system attached. Still have the filters, fuel lines and injectors to install.
I have the new clutch and pressure plate installed and hopefully adjusted correctly. I will check its operation after the over under is attached through the inspection opening on the bell housing to make sure there is the correct clearance between the throw-out bearing and clutch fingers.
The over under is rebuilt and all back together with a new throw-out bearing and filled with oil. I have spun it over until oil came from the cooler line connection. Actually it didn't take much turning by hand before the oil appeared.
Once all of these parts are back on, I am thinking perhaps I should bleed the fuel system and see if it will fire up before going further. I'm still concerned about having the injection pump timed properly and wonder if it wouldn't be easier to make adjustments before putting the engine and over under back in the frame.
I have cranked the engine over without the injectors in and it almost immediately brought oil into the lubrication system so that part appears to be in order.
I haven't rebuilt the water pump yet although I have a repair kit for it. It wasn't leaking when I took it off. What are your thoughts about replacing the bearings and seals? It appears to turn smoothly with little free play.
Any suggestions or comments are always appreciated.