My "In Germany" build thread

mcdaniel1991 · Mar 13, 2014

Just start getting it ready to lift the cab today!

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 14, 2014

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dsberman94 · Mar 14, 2014

Looks all to familiar to me. How long did it take you to get the cab off? Keep it updated so we can see the progress

PABowhunter · Mar 14, 2014

That's a sweet lift. What all are you doing to the truck?

mcdaniel1991 · Mar 14, 2014

Took me about 5 hours to get the cab up but I was taking my time being very methodical and working alone. As of now I have both valve covers, the intake, turbo, and the oil rails out. I have been working on it for 9 hours. I'm doing push rods, lifters, rockers, extreme studs, head gaskets and a few other things I cant think of lol.

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

13hrs in got the Trans out and heads off...

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java · Mar 15, 2014

Lookin good so far. Good luck bud!

mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

New lifters installed. Ready to put the Trans back in on the morning.

Also installed a freeze plug in the front cover to keep coolant out of the intake manifold

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

I feel like I should probably rebuild my turbo... http://youtu.be/CTWPP54evTo

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V-Ref · Mar 15, 2014

Very impressive! The logistics of diesel performance in Germany...yikes! Where are you stationed at?

mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

Thanks man... And Grafenwoehr Germany it's the main training area for Europe

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

Is it a bad idea to fill with cheap oil at first for about a day to flush the engine?

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 15, 2014

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V-Ref · Mar 15, 2014

mcdaniel1991 said:
Thanks man... And Grafenwoehr Germany it's the main training area for Europe

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Ok...I was stationed east of Frankfort once upon a time. ..

KBMKVIII · Mar 15, 2014

Guten tag mein freund!
Viel erfolg!
I miss working with my German buddies everyday!

V-Ref · Mar 15, 2014

mcdaniel1991 said:
Is it a bad idea to fill with cheap oil at first for about a day to flush the engine?

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I wouldnt. Run good oil. If your really concern spin a new filter on after a bit.

mcdaniel1991 · Mar 16, 2014

mcdaniel1991 said:
I feel like I should probably rebuild my turbo... http://youtu.be/CTWPP54evTo

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Should this be rebuilt?

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 16, 2014

Got the rear main installed, Trans back in, and block cleaned today.

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mcdaniel1991 · Mar 16, 2014

What's the best way to make sure the valve train is working properly...since I'm doing new lifters, rockers and pushrods... I don't want any bent pushrods. Just rotate the engine by hand a few rotations? I already pushed the lifters down with a push rod and all but 1 went down pretty far. Also how springy should they feel?

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webb06 · Mar 16, 2014

mcdaniel1991 said:
What's the best way to make sure the valve train is working properly...since I'm doing new lifters, rockers and pushrods... I don't want any bent pushrods. Just rotate the engine by hand a few rotations? I already pushed the lifters down with a push rod and all but 1 went down pretty far. Also how springy should they feel?

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Hook up a battery on the passenger side cables and use the starter solenoid wire to crank the engine over to watch everything work.

Make sure the oil is drained out or the oil filter housing is on or you'll have oil going everywhere out of the oil cooler.