Check valve for top of IP

[1994 Turbo]

Anyone got one they'd sell? Mine is stuck shut. Or would Mel carry a new one?
Thanks,
Dillan

 

[Hydro-idi]

I would probably give Mel a call and see what he can do for you.

http://www.conestogadiesel.com/

 

[icanfixall]

Contact Mel. I know he will have them new and used. Try some atf and press up on the spring under the valve. It might free up. Can't say if it will continue to operate. Most any pump in a wrecking yard will have this. Even the pumps on the chevys. Even the diesel engines in the cars that never really worked right. Remember the 350 block diesel engines. What a mess they were.

 

[1994 Turbo]

5.7 diesel right? I'd almost rather spend the money and know it's right than duck around with a used one. Or am I wrong to think that way?

 

[79jasper]

Remember the 350 block diesel engines. What a mess they were.

Not quite true. But yes, a mess if not treated right.

And yes, contact Mel.


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[icanfixall]

Not quite true. But yes, a mess if not treated right.

And yes, contact Mel.


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The owners I knew of that had these engines were not happy with all the problems. One repair for a front main seal leak was clean off the oil and replace the seal. then apply plenty of rtv to the crank and new seal. Let dry. Run engine and be happy if it worked... Really bad idea to fix a design failure. They just did not work out in the real world like they did on paper.

 

[chris142]

I remember people using gasser oils in them.10w40 and 20w50 was the norm here.plus removing the thermostat as many old timers thought 180-195 was too hot. They wanted to be able to touch the top of the radiator at all times.