DTA360 Re-Power

psduser1 · Jan 12, 2023

I vaguely remember seeing it, and thinking, boy that looks like a lot of work!

Looks good!

turbonitrous · Jan 17, 2023

a_moore said:
We got 20f this morning. Was a little hard to start.

turbonitrous · Jan 17, 2023

Yeah but the amazing thing is they start in cold temps… mine starts better than my 7.3 powerstroke, to be fair I need to do glow plugs but for an engine with no heaters they fire up in the cold

psduser1 · Jan 17, 2023

Nothing a block heater wouldn't cure.

turbonitrous · Jan 18, 2023

psduser1 said:
Nothing a block heater wouldn't cure.

For sure, and I have one but when she’s down in the non powered barn it’s great she starts

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 18, 2023

My 7.3 has no problems staring when it's 0 degrees with 5w40 oil. I have started it as low as -18f. Obviously this is with everything working properly.

turbonitrous · Jan 18, 2023

Yeah I gotta get on that… I have glow plugs, wire harness for valve covers etc all sitting in the garage…I should get those installed eh?

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 18, 2023

a_moore · Jan 19, 2023

Ether makes it start right up with no issues. I am gonna put an ether injector on so i just push a button. Dont want to open hood in cold and snow.

Maybe when i get the compounds done i can have access through grill to intake. The injector would be better long term.

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 19, 2023

Yes, the injector would be better for sure.

a_moore · Jan 29, 2023

Headed home!

a_moore · Apr 4, 2023

175°f is all the hotter it gets. What have others done for cooling? I had planned to add electric fans but i do not find a kit for the 6.4. Might have to buy a 6.0 kit and make it fit.

I can only assume getting stuck in traffic towing on 100° day may be an issue. As it keeps warming up, im having no problems yet. Rather be ahead of the game than waiting on fans.

a_moore · Jul 3, 2023

It's been hot and I still don't break 180f. 174 is about average. Rev it up half way all the time sitting to use compressor. My 1hp snap-on grinders are nice, but they use air like crazy. It keeps up pretty good at 1800rpm or so.

Hauled big loads of cattle and hay in the heat. Don't think I'm going to mess with any fans. There is absolutely nothing now and see no need.

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jul 3, 2023

What do you have for a thermostat? I might have missed it.

a_moore · Jul 3, 2023

Powerstroke Cowboy said:
What do you have for a thermostat? I might have missed it.

Whatever was in there from bus. It runs the same temp in February. Warms up good and quick.

Powerstroke Cowboy · Jul 3, 2023

a_moore said:
Whatever was in there from bus. It runs the same temp in February. Warms up good and quick.

Okay. They must have a fairly low thermostat in there.

How it feel pulling?

6.7powersmoke · Aug 2, 2023

Man what an awesome build. Pump freed up good now?

a_moore · Aug 15, 2023

6.7powersmoke said:
Man what an awesome build. Pump freed up good now?

If you gently floor it 15psi no smoke. If you mat it 35psi and lots of power. I kind of like it as is. Not freed up all the way. I'm not convinced my pedal and spring are correct. I used too strong of a return to idle spring on side of pump. Pedal is stiff.

I'm pulling that junk ass slick Jegs pedal and putting one in out of junk v-10 we have on farm. Sucks bad to get to, will pull intake this time. I did not last time and it was horrible to access hooking up the cable.

I'm going to swap injectors to a 466 high torque and see what that does.

Still not motivated enough to install the S471 on top.