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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #405 on: 10 September 2007, 21:48:35 »
stirling work, all of you

When will it be ready to turn the key?
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« Reply #406 on: 11 September 2007, 14:23:30 »
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Such a nice evening, I managed to get cracking on the ancilliaries...

Got the main loom box in place, fitted and connected alternator, wired up starter motor (properly this time!), fitted PAS pump, reconnected oil cooler pipes, fitted compressor and it mounting plate, and couple of pulleys, hbv and the related coolant pipes, reconnected the ATF cooler pipes at the box end (having an ATF hairwash at the same time :().  Various sensors plugged in.

I did have a problem getting the autobox connectors on, but after a quick phonecall, a Tunnie turns up, and fits them for me.

Thanks Tunnie :y

no problemo  :y

When will i hear that 6 pot diesel roar?
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #407 on: 11 September 2007, 21:51:44 »
Tonight, wire up injection pump, fit the gearbox to exhaust bracket, swap over aux tensioner, fit remaining pulleys and fit belts.  Fit cooling fans, condenser, rad, rest of coolant hoses, expansion bottle, airbox, intake etc.

Chucked 6.5l of semi synth and some water in cooling system (needs a few flushes).

Attempted to start.....
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« Reply #408 on: 11 September 2007, 22:20:39 »
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Tonight, wire up injection pump, fit the gearbox to exhaust bracket, swap over aux tensioner, fit remaining pulleys and fit belts.  Fit cooling fans, condenser, rad, rest of coolant hoses, expansion bottle, airbox, intake etc.

Chucked 6.5l of semi synth and some water in cooling system (needs a few flushes).

Attempted to start.....

** Sticks head out of window

Yup i can hear you cranking it!  ;)
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #409 on: 11 September 2007, 22:32:46 »
Sorry, got distracted with the forum performance....

It started after a few attempts, and revved up as expected.  After about 10s, the oil light came on  :o

Obviously quickly off with engine, and look under car.

Yes, its decided to dump 6.5l of oil all over the driveway  >:(

"Oh you are a naughty car, and I am not liking you" was my response ::)

Sent Mrs TheBoy down Tescos for kitty litter to soak it all up - 6.5l of semi is not a small amount  >:(

While she was there, I located the leak - oil cooler pipe not refitted - I remember now LFF64 removed the clamp along the pipes a bit, as well as that at bottom of oil filter.  Nipped that up.

Put in another 6.5l of semi, started it (and it started on the first flick), now its leaking a clear liquid - I suspect diesel, based on the fact I can't find the jubilee clips for the fuel lines ::)


That should be an easy fix tomorrow.  The idle was slightly lumpy, and I had probably better check the autobox fluid, seeing as that has leaked lots...
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #410 on: 11 September 2007, 22:48:02 »
Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go ;D
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #411 on: 11 September 2007, 22:49:06 »
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Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go ;D
I am not changing that head on my own!
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« Reply #412 on: 11 September 2007, 22:49:54 »
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Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go ;D
I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....
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« Reply #413 on: 11 September 2007, 22:51:12 »
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Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go ;D
I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....
You got a tractor locking kit then? ;)
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #414 on: 11 September 2007, 22:51:21 »
great progress  :) but boy oh boy The Boy that must be one messy drive  :D
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« Reply #415 on: 11 September 2007, 22:53:10 »
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great progress  :) but boy oh boy The Boy that must be one messy drive  :D
I thought it was really messy before, embarrassingly so (esp as I share drive with neighbour), but the mess is shocking now  :'(
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Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go ;D
I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....
You got a tractor locking kit then? ;)

Nope... but I thought you were able to source one? :P

The offer of help is serious, if we can link in :)

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #417 on: 12 September 2007, 00:23:52 »
Ah bugger I forgot about them Jamie sorry  :-[ The jubilee clips were on the pipes last time I saw them
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« Reply #418 on: 12 September 2007, 08:00:54 »
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Ah bugger I forgot about them Jamie sorry  :-[ The jubilee clips were on the pipes last time I saw them
No worries, at least it taught the neighbours some new vocabulary  :o

Also shows the oil pump is good ;)

Additionally, as you know, I have some stuff that may help clean the drive :y - do you know if I use neat on tarmac, or dilute?

Can't find jubilees - the oil tray was under there, but I had a good feel in it when looking the a socket a dropped (why does it always fall in the oil   >:(), so I'll nip down DIY shop later.
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #419 on: 12 September 2007, 09:45:30 »
I have the diesel tools being sent to me......when they can find them.
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