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Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
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4 years 4 months ago #217804
by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
That's a fuel torque converter model to be considered when bleeding the fuel system
Uses a Wico magneto, any 0.22 to 0.24 mfd capacitor would do in a pinch.
Uses a Wico magneto, any 0.22 to 0.24 mfd capacitor would do in a pinch.
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4 years 4 months ago #217805
by neil
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
Replied by neil on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
Is there a will-fit condensor from Napa or similar?
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Neil
Pittsford, NY
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4 years 4 months ago #217809
by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
I've been told a ECH RR175 @ NAPA works.
14mmspark plug options are Autolite 86 or NGK B4.
14mmspark plug options are Autolite 86 or NGK B4.
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4 years 4 months ago #217832
by edb
Replied by edb on topic 3 Stage Diesel Fuel Torque Convertor Bleeding Procedure
Hi,
if you find the D8H does not move after you get the engine running you may need to bleed the Torque/C fuel system.
After these units sit a while air can leak into the T/C casing and so too fuel out of the seal drains and so be part full of air.
The scans below are for the D8H 46A0001 to 46A3043.
Note also the scan on the Fuel Drain Lines and the expected drips per minute.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
if you find the D8H does not move after you get the engine running you may need to bleed the Torque/C fuel system.
After these units sit a while air can leak into the T/C casing and so too fuel out of the seal drains and so be part full of air.
The scans below are for the D8H 46A0001 to 46A3043.
Note also the scan on the Fuel Drain Lines and the expected drips per minute.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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4 years 4 months ago #217839
by edb
Replied by edb on topic Maybe Shift To Discussion Forum
Hi, to our hard working Moderators,
wonder if this thread would be better off in the discussion Forum--might receive a bit more exposure.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
wonder if this thread would be better off in the discussion Forum--might receive a bit more exposure.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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4 years 4 months ago #217860
by neil
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Neil
Pittsford, NY
Replied by neil on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
Thanks gents, that's good information. Fred, do you have cell coverage at the tractor? (in case we need to look up information - I'll bring my laptop)
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Neil
Pittsford, NY
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4 years 4 months ago #217869
by neil
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
Replied by neil on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
Fred, were you able to ascertain the fuel level in the main tank? Also, it makes sense to see how much engine oil is needed. There's a dipstick for the main engine, and another one for the pony motor on the left side. If they're both up to the full mark, that's good enough for now. If the main engine's dipstick is an inch over, that's "probably" ok too as that would roughly indicate full when it's running.
The Cat condensor isn't available so if your local Napa (Montecello or Jeffersonville?) has an ECH RR175 in stock ($15), we'll try it, if we need it. If the pony was running last year, we might be in luck still.
What's your water supply like in case we need to top up the coolant? Clean/filtered or not so much? If you're able to get out there before the weekend, or have someone take a look, we'll be able to see what fluids are needed. Only real concern is if it has enough fuel in case it needs priming etc.
The Cat condensor isn't available so if your local Napa (Montecello or Jeffersonville?) has an ECH RR175 in stock ($15), we'll try it, if we need it. If the pony was running last year, we might be in luck still.
What's your water supply like in case we need to top up the coolant? Clean/filtered or not so much? If you're able to get out there before the weekend, or have someone take a look, we'll be able to see what fluids are needed. Only real concern is if it has enough fuel in case it needs priming etc.
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
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4 years 4 months ago #217878
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Replied by Norm R2,22 on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
There is NAPA in Liberty that is closer than Monticello. Fired up the generator, so that is good to go. It runs the compressor. Cut an inner tube with the stem, just in case. The expedition seems to be shaping up.
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4 years 4 months ago #217883
by fredk
Depends on your provider, Verizon works... and we have a mobile hotspot if needed.
Replied by fredk on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
Thanks gents, that's good information. Fred, do you have cell coverage at the tractor? (in case we need to look up information - I'll bring my laptop)
Depends on your provider, Verizon works... and we have a mobile hotspot if needed.
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4 years 4 months ago #217884
by fredk
Shoot, I did not - I'll do that tomorrow, as well as check the oil - as long as I can find it! =p
Liberty or Jeffersonville Napa are the closest, but all the Napa in the area are owned by the same people using the same warehouse so they can quickly move things around if needed. I'll see if the one in Jeffersonville has it or can get it since I already asked them for the spark plug wire. I can pick this stuff up before the weekend, unless you wanted to go yourselves for some reason.
Water is clean well-water but will need to bring it in a jug - I have a clean 5 gallon that's up for the task.
Replied by fredk on topic Inherited a CAT D8 - Need Help
Fred, were you able to ascertain the fuel level in the main tank? Also, it makes sense to see how much engine oil is needed. There's a dipstick for the main engine, and another one for the pony motor on the left side. If they're both up to the full mark, that's good enough for now. If the main engine's dipstick is an inch over, that's "probably" ok too as that would roughly indicate full when it's running.
The Cat condensor isn't available so if your local Napa (Montecello or Jeffersonville?) has an ECH RR175 in stock ($15), we'll try it, if we need it. If the pony was running last year, we might be in luck still.
What's your water supply like in case we need to top up the coolant? Clean/filtered or not so much? If you're able to get out there before the weekend, or have someone take a look, we'll be able to see what fluids are needed. Only real concern is if it has enough fuel in case it needs priming etc.
Shoot, I did not - I'll do that tomorrow, as well as check the oil - as long as I can find it! =p
Liberty or Jeffersonville Napa are the closest, but all the Napa in the area are owned by the same people using the same warehouse so they can quickly move things around if needed. I'll see if the one in Jeffersonville has it or can get it since I already asked them for the spark plug wire. I can pick this stuff up before the weekend, unless you wanted to go yourselves for some reason.
Water is clean well-water but will need to bring it in a jug - I have a clean 5 gallon that's up for the task.
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