Crew Cab 6.9 Rebuild Update with Photos...

[funnyman06]

Heath I wish I knew about the ZF swap stuff about a month ago, i just did a complete rebuild of my C6. Engine is looking good, I cant wait to build up a 7.3L for my truck. Keep up the good work.

 

[hesutton]

Thanks a lot guys for the kind comments. I'm really trying to keep my expectations in check this time...... Hopeing to avoid the disappointment I had this spring/summer. I put a lot of work into it only to wind up here again this fall/winter.

The cam should be on Russ's door Monday. Once I get the cam, I can start putting it all back together again.

Heath

 

[69oiler]

Looks great Heath. My money says this time it will be better than new.

 

[hesutton]

I certainly hope so Rob. I'm really trying to get the 6.9 in great shape so it can go for another 325K.

Heath

 

[hesutton]

Here's one more of the driver's side of the block. I forgot to post it earlier. It was also decked 7 thousands to match the passenger's side.

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Heath

 

[redmondjp]

Thanks for posting the pics, it's a rare treat to ever see a diesel block that clean!

 

[hesutton]

Sorry for the lack of updates and info. But, I've had the flu, then got very busy at work. Now my partner left for Texas for a family illness and I'm the only game in town until after the new year. That means I can't leave the county until he gets back. I had to work 80 hours straight for the 1st part of this week....... last night was the 1st time I've been home since Sunday morning.

I said all that to say that I've gotten nothing done at all on the 6.9. NOTHING! I had plans to muzzle loader hunt this past weekend and start putting the engine back together, but with my partner having to unexpected leave last Friday, I've been stuck working and no 6.9 progress for the rest of 2011.

By the way Russ, the cam looks great. Can't wait to get it in the block...... but, I'm going to have to wait for a while.

Sorry guys.

Heath

 

[hesutton]

Got word from the Moose Man that my Moose injectors are being born for the 6.9. I really need some time away from work so I can send him my old DPS IP to become a Moose Pump!

After the new year, I hope I can get this silly 6.9 back into an engine instead of a giant pile of parts. Then I'll order up a Rodney Red to keep it from boiling over during the many planned camping trips this coming spring, summer, and fall.

Heath

 

[92F350CC]

Look at it this way, with your partner gone, that's more $$$ from the stirups to spend on your truck

 

[hesutton]

Look at it this way, with your partner gone, that's more $$$ from the stirups to spend on your truck

True, but sleep is a good thing too.

Heath

 

[snicklas]

Stork been busy lately???????

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Stork been busy lately???????

****** girls relatives found the good doctor.

 

[hesutton]

Stork been busy lately???????

VERY BUSY! Plus, one of the 8 delivered before Wednesday afternoon was very, very sick (HELLP syndrome) and just dropped in to the ER with ZERO prenatal care. Put it this way, I emptied the Western KY Red Cross's reserve of platlets and B+ blood keeping her out of the morgue.

****** girls relatives found the good doctor.

Tell me about it. Seems everyone knows or is related to everyone else. Labor and Delivery is like a big backyard BBQ most of the time with everyone going from room to room and "hanging out" together.

Heath

 

[92F350CC]

I still don't know this ****** girl story.....somebody fill me in.

 

[snicklas]

I still don't know this ****** girl story.....somebody fill me in.

You have to come to a rally...... the only place that story gets shared is around that campfire...... I hope to hear a couple in about 6 months.....