Chuckiee - heee's back

[Dan J. Declerck]

On Nov 7,  8:17am, Robert Harris wrote:
> Subject: Chuckiee - heee's back
> Won't be participating in the list for electronic ignition. Solved both my
> fuel
> and ignition problems in one fell swoop.
>
> Replacing my industrial strength big block Found On the Road Dead/5 speed
> granny in my RV with a small block kitty cat and 10 speed air shift.
> Bought
> whole used truck for less than overhaul on the Fix Or Repair Daily.  Engine
> is
> about same size and weight as the 391 now riding off into the sunset, but
> the torque numbers are unbelievable, so I won't even post them - but think
> big - very very big.

This info is gleaned from my neighbor, who is a long-haul truck
driver/Indepenedent. One note about diesel truck engines of older model trucks:

To repair, you tend to need easy access to the engine from many directions.
His 84 Peterbuilt is a marvel when it comes to access, as the whole front
clip pulls away to give easy reach to the Turbocharger, air-pump, etc.

Repairs are not as cheap as Gas-engine RV's. His last clutch cost $1600.
He'll need to replace one of the air-shifts, as they are now leaking air.

For longevity, diesel is better, He has completely re-built the Cummins
in his truck so many times, he cannot remember. A Rebuild usually lasts 400,000
miles. The frame on this truck has nearly 2 million miles, and shows no
signs of fatigue.

His biggest problem is fuel economy, many new truck designs get 2 more mpg,
and he has to compete with that, which can be difficult.


> Does anyone know anything about modifying /updating/ electronic control for
> older diesels?  Adding a turbo? Will be bi-fueling with propane - got
> plenty
> aboard so no problem.  At a loss on where to go with power performance
> economy changes so would appreciate any pointers
>
>
> If the first ingredient ain't Habanero, then the rest don't matter.
> Robert Harris <bob at bobthecomputerguy.com>
>
>
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>-- End of excerpt from Robert Harris



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