Back In Black Pulling Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The other week I finally got my pump back from the shop. So me and my neighbor started to install the pump with much excitment since it had bin almost 3 months wait. And boy did we get a suprize!!! Finally get it on . Prime it . Check timing . Check throttle linkage. Check stop,double check stop! Started it popped right off ,idled nicely for having 13 mm plunngers. My neighbor pointed out some leaks so we shut it down and fixed the leaks. Started it again reved it to about 10 to get any air out of system itapped it a couple times to see some smoke!! Then i matted it for just couple Seconds to see how black it gets?Well to my Suprize IT RAN WILD!!!!!!!!!Pull The Stop and NOTHING HAPPENED . Wanted to block off turbo but did not have intake tube off. By the time I ran into Shop to get Some thing to cut fuel hoses the left Header was glowing red! and there was a hole in valve cover on right side . At that piont i decided there was nothing left to do but watch in desbelief! Because I was not Going any where near that . Finally the Air cooler tube blew off at the Turbo shutting off the moter. and this is what found .Num 5 PistonCyd Head note hole in valveall but three push rods look like this. Plus the Fins in Turbo are Burned off . Still have to get injectors checked. Moter out of 86 waiting for paint .I still don't know what went wrong. Took pump back they said the govenor looks ok but they havent gotten it on the stand yet. My go to guy for all things V8 thinks one of the Plunngers was sucking oil. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sounds like an early birthday "kick in the nuts". Wish you luck in getting the issue resolved. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 That sucks. Hope you get her fixed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 If one of the plungers was sucking oil sounds like the pump guy is at fault. Hope he makes it right with you. It really sucks when shit like that happens. Hope you get it figured out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sad story.Interesting to know what a test stand will tell.Good luck on fixing it up. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That just sucks. Glad it didn't grenade Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hopefully, it can be brought back life.Next birthday, ask for some boob cake or something.... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'd have to stop all future birthdays with those kinds of presents.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutus998 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sorry to hear that man, horrible is all I can say. I know exactly how you feel. I'm goin to send you a PM Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-183554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 All most there Just need injectors and turbo should have them next weekend. Coworker name my other truck for me .Got me this for my Bday.Guess I'll mount it on the dash! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-185614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh man! I guess "Its Alive" was an understatement that day. Hope you get it all fixed. Look forward to seeing the big V8 at one of the shows Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-186048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Got truck running yesterday now i just need a another gov spring aint pulling much of any thing at 2300 rpms with my set up. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-186445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Update finally found problem with pump. Return holes in Plungers were to small , so at high rpm's it would run off. So thats being fixed still don't know if there gona cover any of the parts that got screwed up. Pump shop blames place that cut the plungers , sure they'l blame me some how. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-190085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I wish I had a business where I could blame the customer. Seems no one is willing to take responsibility. Good luck and hope things work out for the best. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-190107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Man that sucks....It's a scary feeling when you find yourself standing next to a runaway and can't get it shut down. What are your plans for the engine...I assume a sled puller? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-190140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Man that sucks....It's a scary feeling when you find yourself standing next to a runaway and can't get it shut down. What are your plans for the engine...I assume a sled puller?No maybe a puller hauler in the future. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31171-early-birthday-present/#findComment-190185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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