Because I can't leave well enough alone.....237

[Freightrain]

So since my 237 has the same pump my 673 had, I figured I could play with it like I did my 673.  It has run perfect, makes 15# boost and runs right at 900* on the pyro on any kind of pull.  It has gotten just over 9 mpg on the more level road trips.  Guess it's time to mess that up!!  I pulled the cover off and gave it a twist of a flat on the nut and snugged the other side up.  Going to see how it does going over to Watt's this coming weekend(if it don't rain).  

The 673 I turned too much(like 3/4 turn) and really killed the mileage but it ran really well up the hills.   I backed it off when fuel hit $4/gal and settled for what it was(I could really feel the difference in get up and go) and got 7-8 mpg on average.

I'd like to find a tip turbine and give it a bit more.  Someday.  I can't leave ANYTHING alone.

I did find a fellow that is donating an air start tank and associated parts.  Got to get time to run down and get it, but that is a winter project anyway.  My electric starter has a dead spot and is getting worse over the last couple summers.  Takes 3-4 kicks to get it to turn over and start if you happen to hit the bad spot.

[j hancock]

Damn hot rodders!   Turning up the pump...  Air start....  I thought you said your neighbors liked you?

[Vladislav]

Turn the nut, Larry.

If the 237 get a rod out you always may put E6-350 in your truck. Oh, no, you might need to move the radiator forward a bit for air-to-air... Nevermind.

All that is a kid's game in relation to air start installing 

[Freightrain]

17 hours ago, j hancock said:

Damn hot rodders!   Turning up the pump...  Air start....  I thought you said your neighbors liked you?

They do, that is until I leave the truck outside one night and have to fire it up at 6am with that air starter(with no muffler).  Doh!

 

 

Edited August 16, 2016 by Freightrain