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  1. Twisted Steel Performance

    A New Diesel Emissions Bust in 2025

    Kobelco knew the motors they were using, hino, didn't and couldn't pass emissions from before they ever built the plant in SC. They always thought they could get a waiver but that fell through so they closed the plant... Kobelco is half Japanese half Chinese...
  2. Twisted Steel Performance

    In search of the Kent Moore J-39084 rear main seal install tool

    The (-1 ) at the end tells me it's not for our motor... They made many of these tools for many motors...
  3. Twisted Steel Performance

    A New Diesel Emissions Bust in 2025

    That's the reason Kobelco closed the track hoe plant in Moore SC back when I worked there...
  4. Twisted Steel Performance

    Recommend me the best engine which handles easy on road as well as thrilling

    Anything with a blown alcohol motor will give you a thrill every time you drive it...
  5. Twisted Steel Performance

    Modern Engines = no break in

    I tell my customers to hook to a heavy load and make it work hard but don't over heat it, the rings need pressure to seat well... No babying it....
  6. Twisted Steel Performance

    Modern Engines = no break in

    Also the type of ring matters, ts ring sets want a curtain finish, stock rings don't really care. The high and low spots in the cylinder walls are abrasive to the rings, break in is seen as more honing. Race motors use thin light rings and don't have time to seat like thick heavy rings do...
  7. Twisted Steel Performance

    Can Heating Oil be used safely as Diesel for off road use

    I hauled fuel for many years, I am 99.9% sure high sulfur diesel is not produced anywhere in the US any longer. The terminal s in the South East don't have a separate holding tank, all diesel is in the same tanks period, I know this is a fact here anyway... When off-road is loaded the only...
  8. Twisted Steel Performance

    6.5 piston oil squirter pictures

    Their were 2 different sizes used and I don't remember when they changed, the ID is what changed to better govern oil flow... Like Les said, it may be drilled and not have nozzles.
  9. Twisted Steel Performance

    6.5 piston oil squirter pictures

    Just know their are 2 different size nozzles...
  10. Twisted Steel Performance

    6.5 piston oil squirter pictures

    A 2004 should have them...
  11. Twisted Steel Performance

    A/C Delco 60G glow plugs

    I suggest you consider the manual glow mod, then you can extend the time the glow plugs glow...
  12. Twisted Steel Performance

    A/C Delco 60G glow plugs

    We advised you to use 60g's for a very good reason, use other brands at your own risk. Your extended first start of the day doesn't point towards the glow plugs, it could be several things, glow time needs extended, fuel is draining back, etc...
  13. Twisted Steel Performance

    What ultrasonic cleaning solution is better for IDI injectors

    This is the best carbon remover I've ever used, water clean up... Use this as the liquid in the ultrasonic machine...
  14. Twisted Steel Performance

    Lifter preload

    If a .070 gasket still makes the rod length shorter than stock either the block or heads have had a lot machined off...
  15. Twisted Steel Performance

    Lifter preload

    Well you will need to clearance the heads or they will bind, and the valves will be very close if not touching the pistons.
  16. Twisted Steel Performance

    Lifter preload

    As long as you are using a pushrod length checking rod, add .050" for preload. And you do know hs rockers use a 5/16 ball pushrod on the rocker end...
  17. Twisted Steel Performance

    Cylinder Head and Camshaft Comparison.

    On the head work area, the most worthy gains are on the exhaust side, better turbo drive is a plus. The exhaust can show much bigger flow gains than intake if done right... As a side note I will have more news in the head area the first of the new year , first of it's kind type news...
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