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Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:11 am

Machine shop just called and said the head is cracked into the injector hole on every cylinder!

Time for a new one.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby RCCUMMINS89 » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:28 am

That sucks.
89 RC on shortened 92 diesel frame - NV4500 w/dual disc/4.10s on 37s. - Self built pump, "hot screw", lots of timing, True high volume low pressure lift pump, 62fmw/68/.7gated, 77lpm SAC Inj., Studs/O-rings,- 423/1220 Mustang - 11/16/2013 http://www.TheHungryDiesel.com full line dealer, if you don't see it please ask.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:30 am

Big time. Money is tight!
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Re: Head cracked

Postby rockmike » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:32 am

If you buy a new head,break it down! makes sure its been built correct and is clean inside.

TRUST BUT VERIFY!


Good luck.
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Mods: hx35,rotated fuel pin,bosch 190 inj.,BHAF with smooth intake tube,3200 rpm spring,M&H dynamic timing spacer,isspro EGT and boost gauge,Auto meter tach, fuel press. gauge.Diamond eye 4" exhaust,Sno Stage 2 W/M kit.

Real trucks dont use spark plugs!
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Re: Head cracked

Postby Luther Grimace » Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:15 pm

I've got one but shipping would be outrageous! Goodluck finding one. It seems like stuff always breaks when money is tight!
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Re: Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:53 pm

I got a brand new (loaded) head for $430 plus $88 shipping. Could have been a lot worse, but it still hurts!
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Re: Head cracked

Postby Luther Grimace » Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:33 pm

That is good! I'm not gonna lie, I have no clue how anyone can ship that head for that cheap. That sucker is a monster!
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Re: Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:44 pm

I expected to pay $150 for shipping! It worked out. Kicks the 440 '69 Dart project down the road a bit farther though...
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Re: Head cracked

Postby RCCUMMINS89 » Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:53 pm

Shipping can be had pretty cheap if done right, especially businesses that do lots of shipping through ups.

Last year, I shipped a t-case from Idaho to Florida for $68
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Re: Head cracked

Postby skilletky » Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:22 am

i had a head shipped to me via UPS. how in the world the head was still any good once it got to my house is beyond me. make sure you check it out pretty good when ya get it before you do anything to it.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby Begle1 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:04 pm

Every B-series Cummins head has cracks to the injector bore.

It's hardly ever a problem.
1990 D-250 Regular Cab: Tweaked injection pump, built transmission, a cataclysmic charlie foxtrot of electronics, the most intense street-ran water injection system in the country, and some more unique stuff.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby BC847 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:37 pm

It is a problem though, when those same cracks extend on over and into the valve-seats. :(

Find out where those cracks are.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:09 am

They are in every exhaust valve seat.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby Mark Nixon » Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:54 pm

Too bad you didn't know it when I visited, Mark.
I certainly would have brought you one while I was there.

Mark.
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Re: Head cracked

Postby mhuppertz » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:11 pm

Mark Nixon wrote:Too bad you didn't know it when I visited, Mark.
I certainly would have brought you one while I was there.

Mark.


thanks Mark. Yea, it is a major bummer.
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