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  1. Brodiesel

    Junkyard's work thread.....maybe haha

    OH yeah I know the dowel pin, Ive done a couple, I meant the parts guy, but I realized...he must have been curious about how it failed, so was checking the parts out.. I got it.
  2. Brodiesel

    Junkyard's work thread.....maybe haha

    Hmmm...sounds interesting, can you elaborate?
  3. Brodiesel

    Are there Liners in Ford BSD444T Engine??

    Hi I haven't posted in a while but I'm back now on my diesel grind. I'm rebuilding a BSD444T / 268 diesel from a FORD 575D. (The engine is New Holland, has the logos all over it). Anyone with experience on these? They seem common enough, a lot of parts availability. #4 cylinder is shot, engine...
  4. Brodiesel

    Junkyard's work thread.....maybe haha

    I haven't posted in a while, but damn...nice work!!! I've had really great experiences renting equipment but I couldn't imagine relying on the dealership for diagnosis or repairs. Last dealer diag. was my friend had his Cummins boxtruck checked for an intermittent crank but no start issue...
  5. Brodiesel

    NEED ENGINE STAND, WILL BUY ASAP

    Looking for a diesel engine stand, OTC Revolver, Kent-Moore, or equivalent. Call me, Brodie 209 452 7019
  6. Brodiesel

    Starting Detroit 3-53 w/Hydraulic Starter!??

    Thanks everyone, that puppy fired right up once I primed the fuel system, and pumped up that accumulator. Runs great, only 517 hours, its for sale if anyones interested! ;)
  7. Brodiesel

    Starting Detroit 3-53 w/Hydraulic Starter!??

    Ok, this makes sense to me, thanks. There is this large hand pump next to the accumulator. I will probably try to get it going with the hydraulic system, but like you said I will probably take it off and go electric.
  8. Brodiesel

    Starting Detroit 3-53 w/Hydraulic Starter!??

    Just picked up this power unit, thought it was air start, I realized it's hydraulic start and am a little confused. I'm not sure where it gets its initial hydraulic power to start. It's got a hydo reservoir, an accumulator, and valve that control flow to the starter but I'm just not sure where...
  9. Brodiesel

    Can't find Upper Track Idlers for JD350-C John Deere Crawler.

    Thanks. Found em in in stock at https://www.tracksnmore.com pretty cheap too.
  10. Brodiesel

    Can't find Upper Track Idlers for JD350-C John Deere Crawler.

    Its just one upper idler/roller, no other rollers up top. John Deere its obsolete, but yeah now that you mention it I found a company that might sell one it just has a new part number.
  11. Brodiesel

    Can't find Upper Track Idlers for JD350-C John Deere Crawler.

    I need help finding these, upper track idlers for a JD350-C. Anyone have some ideas? They are obsolete, the rest of the assembly and wear items are available, just not the idler.
  12. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    And they wont sell to me because I live in Nevada, yay!!
  13. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    It doesn't seem like their steel is beefy enough.
  14. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    Im think 24'x36' or a little bigger.
  15. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    Thanks pumpguy, looking into this now!!
  16. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    Im looking to order a pre cut building kit for a shop Im building here in Nevada, can anyone recommend a company you have had a good experience with, either wood "pole barn" style or steel? Currently I'm overwhelmed by options and all the salesman I have been talking to. I need to get this...
  17. Brodiesel

    Winnemucca, Nevada

    We moved to Winnemucca, Nevada. Were building a house. Any HEF guys live here???
  18. Brodiesel

    What kinda shenanigans is this?

    Reminds me of the pics I posted a while back. 6V92 Detroit, oil pan full of waxy sludge. Forgot how it happened.
  19. Brodiesel

    Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Stands for SALE, $1,000ea OBO

    Awesome! Im going to look into this, I did hear of this Fastenal shipping a while back actually, but didnt pay much attention. I have a discounted freight rate with UPS but the prices are still HIGH!
  20. Brodiesel

    Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Stands for SALE, $1,000ea OBO

    Heres the actual stands I have for sale, 4 of them will have new replacement jack stands. There are 5 total, I will be driving to Georgia this summer (from California) and would consider delivering along the way if your seriously interested. Heres my Ebay listing...
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