maint1 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Was going to put a head gasket and oil cooler on the Diamond T, found a hairline crack in a piston, so here we go again 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 That's a BIG job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Yea I've been there. Complete rebuild on a Cummins is a big job. I just got done doing the head gaskets on a N14 and even that's a pretty big job having to deal with jakes, rocker boxes, and heads on 3 heads. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 On 8/6/2016 at 10:26 PM, maint1 said: Was going to put a head gasket and oil cooler on the Diamond T, found a hairline crack in a piston, so here we go again That is a cool old T! Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Damn! That is a lot of parts on the floor. Guess the Diamond isn't running up to Athens this year. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm feeling good, maybe a small wager among friends? I'll have parts Monday afternoon. Are you going? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 My luck hasn't been good for a while so no wager from me! VA to Canada will be good break in miles! I would like to go up but I am still trying to be a good boy and follow the rehab plan for my broken hip. Also, no Brockway show this year either. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hope you are feeling better soon Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 In the early 90's I was on a trip up the Oregon coast on highway 101 near Waldport. Oregon DOT was doing road work And they had a day cab Diamond T water truck {same model as that one} parked on the edge of the road. I stopped and asked if I could look at it, they didn't care. It was Cummins powered with 5x4 and had a whopping 61,000 miles on it. Surprisingly it wasn't rusty being on the coast. Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hancock,hope your hip is healing well!,I fell off a little kids bicycle(I shouldn't have been on) My shoulder is just starting to feel better a year later! Maintenance I If you did the paint and bodywork on that 951, I wouldn't bet against you getting the Cummins back together quickly! I'll bet the ghost of BC Fry visits your garage at night! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 No, I'm a mechanic and driver ,minor body work only. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Truck Shop Posted August 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2016 Here's a Diamond T I did some years back Truck Shop 6 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 On August 6, 2016 at 6:45 PM, j hancock said: Damn! That is a lot of parts on the floor. Guess the Diamond isn't running up to Athens this year. Made a little progress, hope to blow a little smoke Friday night. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 There you go..... showing off again! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thought I would never say this at my age and years working the floor. But i would have a happy day just doing the dishes{cleaning parts} just to be able to work around that Honey. Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-341951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Quote Made a little progress, hope to blow a little smoke Friday night. Remind me to never eat crabs from that pot! 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-342022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Darn it, you would have won that bet, Mr Hancock, engine runs real good now, but the oil cooler came without a gasket (cooler to Head) I made one out of gasket material, I don't think it was thick enough to compensate for old surfaces, got one on order, but it looks like a red oval is going to have to lead the parade to Athens😢 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-342656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Glad that the Cummins will soon be hummin again. Sorry you have to be seen in a red oval. Hopeful a good hot shower and soap will remove any nasty residue. Have fun in Athens! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-342659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 On 8/11/2016 at 4:00 PM, fxfymn said: Remind me to never eat crabs from that pot! would be just a little added exotic flavor 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46346-diamond-t-cummins/#findComment-342663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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