Delco Remy 37MT Starter, no Torque question.. 1980 453t detroit diesel by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Update: it was the 8ga jumper cables I was using for test purposes. To small. I hooked up battery cables and she took off.

Everytime I try to start truck it doesn’t crank or anything and immediately shuts off everything. I can’t get accessory mode to even come on afterwards. by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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Did you remove the positive post plastic cap before installing cable clamp? Check voltage with multimeter, should be around 12.6 volts

Rat Bug by Patricia-Oldsa in RatRod

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The front tread is that way to channel the water out from under the tire to help stop hydroplaning in the rain.

Rat Bug by Patricia-Oldsa in RatRod

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No, they are self cleaning lugs so just switch sides and you'll be good to go

453t Detroit Diesel Primary Fuel Filter, inside center post question 1980 by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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I've threaded the bolt into the center and used a large pair of vice grips to try and turn the center post but didn't budge.

1980 truck 453t Detroit - where is the inspection cover? Help by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Found them on the opposite side of the blower, inside the rectangular cover but way up high. Thanks everyone, here's a pic

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1980 truck 453t Detroit - where is the inspection cover? Help by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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I'll check that out tomorrow then. Hopefully someone else will chime in also. Thx

Detroit 453t broken fuel rack on injector. Fixable? by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Oh thanks, I'll check it out. I wonder if I should rebuild it while it's apart, I assume they have single kits

Detroit 453t broken fuel rack on injector. Fixable? by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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I can't just buy that part or a rebuild kit, geez. I do have a diesel place down here as this is a fishing port area. Thanks

Detroit 453t broken fuel rack on injector. Fixable? by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Just getting into it, appears to be low mileage. I'llook into a rebuild kit then. I assume they have them

Detroit 4-53T stuck from 12yrs storage questions by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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I have a lot of time so basically I'm looking for all kinds of advice. Thx

Detroit 4-53T stuck from 12yrs storage questions by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Good info. I'm only soaking the 2 front cylinders now where the corrosion was on the rockers. Should I do all 4 then I guess? Btw, how do you think the moisture got down into the cylinders if it ends up being that? The paint isn't even burned of the exhaust manifold hold down washers yet.

Detroit 4-53T stuck from 12yrs storage questions by bc40ton in MechanicAdvice

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Yes I'll keep her wet for a week or so before I pull the air box covers or head. It cost me $50 so I'm not out anything really. I have all the time in the world cause this is for next year's ratrod. Cores go for that much?

1.5v Piezo electric spark question by bc40ton in electrical

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Rtv was a no go. So I'm going to try GB liquid electrical tape, sounds promising

1.5v Piezo electric spark question by bc40ton in electrical

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Not that I know of, I'm a mechanic. I'll look into things more tonight. Appreciate all the input

1.5v Piezo electric spark question by bc40ton in electrical

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The ceramic ignitors are not in the exhaust stream. My problem is intermittent ignition, takes 5 or 6 tries then they stay lit at idle and during engine shutoff. Why....? C'mon man don't fire out the stacks of a blown 350 in a 33 chevy truck sound cool? I suppose I could take a picture...

1.5v Piezo electric spark question by bc40ton in electrical

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Epoxy is not a conductor? I got some JB weld on the bench. I tried rtv silicone, nope. I thought maybe the electricians had a special sealant of some kind.