Posted by Fixerupper on March 20, 2011 at 16:35:51 from (207.199.205.40):
First time in at least 20 years a running engine has been in the critter. 817 cu in of Waukesha gas engine roared to life yesterday, filling the shop with smoke from the 'pickling oil' I had shot in the spark plugs four years ago after I put new pistons and sleeves in it.
All was well until I saw diesel fuel from a torque converter return line shooting all over the engine bay. The 3/8 in. steel overflow line that runs from the top of the converter cooling radiator down to the reservoir had ruptured from water freezing in it sometime during it's retirement and it happened to be in a place right above the engine. So we shut her down before we got the chance to see if the torque converter will make motion. Gave it a hot soapy water bath, walked out of the shop and called it a day.
Replaced the steel line with new tubing today but I don't want to run it till we top off the torque converter reservoir. Can't wait till tomorrow. Jim
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