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At least I know it had oil in it.............

Paul,
I finally found time to do a little research on the history of my conversion. Some years BC (that is Before Cummins), I was advised to paint my 8-71 as it was looking pretty shabby at the time. I was told to use Rustoleum Hi Temp paint. I was told one of the standard colors, called Alpine Green, was the same as the original DD color. I used it and found it a perfect match.
Thought you might find this useful.
Bill

Bill,

That information is very useful, Thanks!

Here is a pic of the Allison. Had it Dyno tested at Pacific Power and it checked out OK, no leaks!



I'm almost finished with the double oil cooler installation. That turned out to be a fun learning project!

I am going to pull out the old DD this Thursday and swap a few parts of the old motor to put on the new one.

You can follow along with the pictures I'm posting in Photobucket here:

http://s363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78 ... =slideshow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looking good Paul don't forget the shims behind the cooler that baby will break,you can do away with emergency shut down with the spring loaded fuel rods you have there fwiw

good luck
Clifford

The shims are in place, just need to finish it up tomorrow. Need to go get a couple of 5/16" bolts, one was broken and the other was replaced with all thread. I remembered your comment on the shims and it stuck!

Thanks Sonnie! The condition of the cooler was fantastic! I appreciate it!

Hey Paul,
Happy to hear you're getting the engine swap project started!!! This must be the season for engine repowers !!!

I don't think you took me serious about how much work was involved installing the double cooler now you know LOL

Clifford

I know one thing for sure. I would starve to death if I tried to make a living doing this!

Those are the pits I told Sonnie about that one bolt if it wasn't for that bolt it would be easy lol ? what injectors are in the engine the one at home has 7E60's just wondering what size that one had



Clifford