turbovanman
I has boost, :O)
Bwahahhha, I spat out my Bailey's, "Franken Pan", love it.
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6.5L TD Motorhome repair/repower
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Bwahahhha, I spat out my Bailey's, "Franken Pan", love it.
turbovanman
I has boost, :O)
If you want to buy a new IP gear, go here-
http://www.peninsulardiesel.com/WP-PENTEST/?wpsc-product=6250710-gear-fuel-pump-drive
http://www.peninsulardiesel.com/WP-PENTEST/?wpsc-product=6250710-gear-fuel-pump-drive
I'm not so sure about buying anything else from Peninsular at this time (including another "Franken pan", when this one develops a leak). I'm still waiting for stuff I bought from them last July to arrive, so I can finish this project.
turbovanman
I has boost, :O)
True enough.
Mr. Hipster
Member
Think I hate if for you. I'm in the type of transmission business where we ship nation wide routinely, very unimpressed with any outfit that would ship a expensive component on a open pallet with out thorough banding and shrink wrap. Internet babble doesn't give Peninsular high marks in much of anything, particularly marine applications. I love my diesels, but sometimes a 496 rat motor does just fine.
JayTheCPA
Well-Known Member
For the IP gears, Phazer?
turbovanman
I has boost, :O)
Nope, the gear drive just replaces the chain and sprocket gears. The 2 IP drive gears are not changed out but as noted, they don't really wear.
After this discussion, here's what I'll probably do. Now that I have my "parts" truck, I will just take the gear from it, along with the timing cover/water pump plate (or whatever it's called). Then I can leave the original motorhome engine more intact for storage.
^^^ thats what I would do or get a gear from any autoparts store.
BTW Your oil pan from me should ship in about 10-14 days.
BTW Your oil pan from me should ship in about 10-14 days.
Here's the latest word on the project. Nothing! I haven't heard from Peninsular for several weeks and I heard through the grapevine that my contact person at the installation company lost her husband the day before Thanksgiving to a sudden death and she hasn't been back to work yet.
With the holidays fast approaching, I'll just leave it be until after. With as many things that have gone wrong on this project, I'm not sure I want anybody working on it while their mind is elsewhere.
I was told the they had to cover up my engine to hide it, as it was creating quite the interest within the shop. It seems that everyone had to come to look at it and with nearly 100 employees working there, it was cutting into production. I guess that's a good thing?
With the holidays fast approaching, I'll just leave it be until after. With as many things that have gone wrong on this project, I'm not sure I want anybody working on it while their mind is elsewhere.
I was told the they had to cover up my engine to hide it, as it was creating quite the interest within the shop. It seems that everyone had to come to look at it and with nearly 100 employees working there, it was cutting into production. I guess that's a good thing?
"hide it"?
I would be like "Install it" in specific, clear, and very unprintable terms.
With what Peninsular is putting you through we appear to be very lucky to have a vendor like Leroy around. Quite frankly delays this long are inexcusable. And the piss poor communication with you is ruining the reputation. I wouldn't deal with them over treatment like this. Even though I have a slow schedule it's in weeks not years!
Can you have them refund the transmission and obtain it elsewhere? Can your credit card refund the transmission and obtain it elsewhere?
What other parts are you waiting on? With working weekends only I had an engine in and out in a month.
I would be like "Install it" in specific, clear, and very unprintable terms.
With what Peninsular is putting you through we appear to be very lucky to have a vendor like Leroy around. Quite frankly delays this long are inexcusable. And the piss poor communication with you is ruining the reputation. I wouldn't deal with them over treatment like this. Even though I have a slow schedule it's in weeks not years!
Can you have them refund the transmission and obtain it elsewhere? Can your credit card refund the transmission and obtain it elsewhere?
What other parts are you waiting on? With working weekends only I had an engine in and out in a month.
turbovanman
I has boost, :O)
That's sucks and sad at the same time.
Agreed with above, and I'll add, what does SHE have to do with the installation of the engine? Unless she is personally installing it, then there shouldn't be any issues here.
Agreed with above, and I'll add, what does SHE have to do with the installation of the engine? Unless she is personally installing it, then there shouldn't be any issues here.
hookedup50
Well-Known Member
The amount of time employees have been eyeing your motor, it should have been installed. Sorry about this ongoing saga. I had something like this happen to me on my jeep project, except longer time frame. The had to die for me to get it back. I no longer allow any vehicle I own to be worked on for more than a day. And that is for stuff like ball joints, engine swaps/frame/bodywork are done by me. Enjoy the holidays, and get on them after the new year.
Mr. Hipster
Member
Sent Peninsular sales a link to the thread
JayTheCPA
Well-Known Member
Mr. Hipster
Member
This thread is full of fail now anyhow due to poor supplier performance. Am I a dildo trying to hack a 6.5 side turbo into my 82 6.2 manual trans GMC 4x4? I've already made the discovery that a spacer is required to move the curb side manifold off the head 1/4" to clear the nozzles and return hoses. Yes I'm a mechanical kind of guy, but interested in the 6.5 ecu/sensor calamities as I have a 95 7.3 psd dually to haul my camper. Many interesting issues with that platform too. Won't even start on my 3208 adventures.
Other than that a Merry Christmas to all and good fortune to the OP in the future.
Other than that a Merry Christmas to all and good fortune to the OP in the future.
Jay and Jody your custom P400 4x4 oil pans are supposed to ship on the 21st-23rd.
I'm not having them install anything until ALL the parts are there. At $100 per hr shop rate, I afford to have them start and stop every time we are waiting for a part or replacement part (for a damaged in shipment part). I know I'm probably a couple hours into it already just dinking around with this BS without even getting anything done on the actual project. It's not a 1 or 2 day build. They have to either lift the rig up to get the engine and transmission out from the bottom or work from a pit. They have both options available. Then of course there are the custom parts. Lift pump relocate FFM relocate, intercooler plumbing, custom air filter assembly and the list goes on. They estimated 60 hours, but I'm thinking that will a little light and we haven't even figured in the 6 new tires, brakes and shocks yet.
The person not there is the person that sets the schedule for the jobs be being done in the company and she organizes the work/parts and such. Now I know work is going on without her being there, but I'm just not getting the info in a timely manner as I should. This is a huge company that has hundreds of employees at 3 different locations around the US. They turn out many custom busses, motor coaches and tour busses every month. I'm fortunate enough to live near the original headquarters that also does repair work on RVs and I know many people that work there.
I'm lucky to have the person that is the project lead to be working on my rig. He is very thorough and detailed in his work and has many excellence awards and certifications. Besides that, his wife works with my wife. That's how I learn things about the project when my go to person isn't there. He also agrees with me that we should not start until we have all the parts there.
The parts that I'm waiting for are:
The transmission, the original was damaged in shipment
The correct water pump, the one shipped was the wrong one (bolt on fan, instead of spin on)
Injectors, none were shipped, packing slip shows none shipped, but invoice shows 8 paid for
A new custom oil pan, to replace the "Franken" pan, that has history of leaking on other peoples builds (I'm trying to be being proactive on this one)
Then I noticed by the pix that there is no port welded onto the header pre turbo for my EGT probe (that I asked for), so now we will have to figure that out. I'm guessing the easiest will be post turbo.
Now I could go out and purchase more injectors and a different water pump and I could even use the old transmission, but I've already spent the money and not on a credit card. The cost of this build doesn't allow me to spend much more. It's already costing more than what the rig is worth (on the market), but I figured I'd build it the way I wanted and to perform along with some longevity, using the knowledge and suggestions that I gathered from here and personal experience.
Had I to do all over again? I would have either repaired the existing engine and drove it into the ground or put the 18:1 Peninsular engine sitting on the engine stand in my garage in it and drove it into the ground. But, I thought I'd go one better, spend the extra money buy the P400 and build something really good. Well, we all see how that is turning out.
The person not there is the person that sets the schedule for the jobs be being done in the company and she organizes the work/parts and such. Now I know work is going on without her being there, but I'm just not getting the info in a timely manner as I should. This is a huge company that has hundreds of employees at 3 different locations around the US. They turn out many custom busses, motor coaches and tour busses every month. I'm fortunate enough to live near the original headquarters that also does repair work on RVs and I know many people that work there.
I'm lucky to have the person that is the project lead to be working on my rig. He is very thorough and detailed in his work and has many excellence awards and certifications. Besides that, his wife works with my wife. That's how I learn things about the project when my go to person isn't there. He also agrees with me that we should not start until we have all the parts there.
The parts that I'm waiting for are:
The transmission, the original was damaged in shipment
The correct water pump, the one shipped was the wrong one (bolt on fan, instead of spin on)
Injectors, none were shipped, packing slip shows none shipped, but invoice shows 8 paid for
A new custom oil pan, to replace the "Franken" pan, that has history of leaking on other peoples builds (I'm trying to be being proactive on this one)
Then I noticed by the pix that there is no port welded onto the header pre turbo for my EGT probe (that I asked for), so now we will have to figure that out. I'm guessing the easiest will be post turbo.
Now I could go out and purchase more injectors and a different water pump and I could even use the old transmission, but I've already spent the money and not on a credit card. The cost of this build doesn't allow me to spend much more. It's already costing more than what the rig is worth (on the market), but I figured I'd build it the way I wanted and to perform along with some longevity, using the knowledge and suggestions that I gathered from here and personal experience.
Had I to do all over again? I would have either repaired the existing engine and drove it into the ground or put the 18:1 Peninsular engine sitting on the engine stand in my garage in it and drove it into the ground. But, I thought I'd go one better, spend the extra money buy the P400 and build something really good. Well, we all see how that is turning out.
In the end, I'm wondering if I really needed a custom pan. This rig isn't a 4x4.
I know Jays was leaking even after "repairs" from Penniscular, so you might need one too! Worst case you can sell it for a small profit for what I sold it to you for.