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Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #125 –
update on in-frame overhaul:

  Porta-Bore Machine bored and sleeved all 6 cylinders back to standard today in about 10 hrs.  All ready for cleanup and reassembly.

Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #126 –
Got to love Foretravels; where else can you sit in your bedroom and overhaul your engine? 
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #127 –
I would suggest an oil sample at 100 miles and 500 miles with an oil change at 500 miles, look at silica and iron levels. Caterpillar has prepaid  bottles cheap insurance. ^.^d
1994 U280
Build #4451
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking"

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #128 –
New pistons, rod bearings, main bearings, cooling tubes are all in today!!  Hoping for first test starting next week.
^.^d
Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #129 –
Excellent.  Keep us posted, Pat.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #130 –
Good news today:

  The rebuilt head is installed, no injectors  yet.  Working on new oil pump and pickup, oil pan to close it up on the bottom.  Intake housing/value cover housing ready to install.  All looks real good to me.

Pat 
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #131 –
Holy moly! As the saying goes, "perseverance furthers".  There are two other people that are happy as well: my niece and nephew, who will get the keys (if we ever quit). Well done, Pat!  We'd like to know what pile of CBs you've invested at the end. ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #132 –
Here are a few pics:

mike, I am not sure the exchange rate on CBs to dollars, but I will post real dollars, I am hoping to come in less than $10,000.00  but I have no estimate or written paper on cost just my keeping up with what I think the cost will be.  The mechanic is honest and goes by books on labor hours.  The parts are no Cat. parts.  The boring/sleeving was $3000.00.  I am well pleased with that work(Porta-Bore Machine, Pasadena,Tx).  Got to throw in oil, filters, antifreeze coolant, hydraulic fan oil, ...

Happy about it all.  New president also.

Pat
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #133 –
I know that the coach bucks have beeb high on this deal, but have you

thought about replacing or checking rod and main bearings while the pan is off?

I used to replace rod and mains at around 100,000 on Cummins Engines

and a lot of the cost was the pan removal and replacement.

Carter Langford
Nac-

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #134 –
Just me but I think I would replace that turbo while it is off.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #135 –
Quote from: John44 –
Just me but I think I would replace that turbo while it is off.
Yup,  here's the last chance for a easy change-out.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #136 –
While exhaust manifold is off, put it in a flat surface and check for warpage. Easy with it off to have a machine shop surface it. That will make it better than new (seasoned and machined less susceptible to warpage than brand new).
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #137 –
I went to the bank yesterday to get the money to get my blue angle out of hock.  It was closed to my surprize, I had just thanked my brother for his service in the marines.  I went to the mechanic shop to deliver the bad news to him.  The KittyCat was ready to go,  he let me take it for a drive,  I went east on 103 toward Many LA., I drove 120 miles running it pretty hard, varying the RPM a lot, it is hilly part of the way.  Engine temp was at 182-188deg. with low speed fans, oil pressure was 69 psi, engine rpm was 1900-2300rpm at speeds from 55-65.  No smoke of any kind from exhaust.  Seams to be a little slower on take offs.  The total bill is $10,300.00 made up of machine work $3000.00 and the mechanic bill $7273.10.  I now have 6 new sleeved cylinders(std), 6 new pistons(std), piston rings(std), my 6 old rods, 6 rod bearings(std), 6 main bearings(std), new oil pump, rebuilt head, new air filter, fuel filter, oil filter(with magnet glued to bottom of filter and one on the pan near drain), anti-freeze with distilled water.  I am happy with the deal, going to Florida for Christmas, Thank you Jesus.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #138 –
Quote from: pthurman48 –
Seams to be a little slower on take offs.
It will probably require a few thousand miles to "loosen up".  When do they recommend the first "after rebuild" oil change?

Congratulations on reaching the end of a long, difficult and expensive ordeal.  I hope you can soon put it all behind you, and again enjoy your coach without any mechanical worries.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #139 –
Congrats. After following your saga, hopefully this engine treats you right for many more years. I think you made the right call with cat pistons in a sleeved bore, vs oversize aftermarket in the block.
95 U300SE
 

Re: 95 U240 Engine Removal

Reply #140 –
Well done, Pat! Yes, the engine will need some time to "loosen up", (One of our Isuzus took 60k before I got some speed). Someone here had posted a "break-in ritual" a while ago, seemed like a good idea. What oil are you using?  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'