5.9 L 6valve Cummins suggestions.
September 23, 2004 - 5:56am
I'm going to help a guy out on installing a greasecar kit on this Cummins engine, anyone ever done one of these? Any help hints or pictures? Thanks.
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KEEP ON GREASIN'
1998 VW Jetta, 1.9 L TDI
1994 Chevy Suburban, 6.5 L TD
October 1, 2004 - 5:54am
#2
It is the 5.9 24 valve TD year is 2000. any prints/schematics would be welcome.
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KEEP ON GREASIN'
1998 VW Jetta, 1.9 L TDI
1994 Chevy Suburban, 6.5 L TD
1982 VW Westy in the bullpen.
October 8, 2004 - 5:20am
#3
I just purchased a grease car kit and this weekend will install it in my 93 Cummins 12 valve truck. Thanks for the tips that you posted. Do you think that I will run into the same pitfall that you did on the valve problem?
October 8, 2004 - 8:40am
#4
You may want to check on the Greasel website. They have found some special needs on the newer Dodges and they tell a bit of what they found. I think they had problems getting it enough oil, maybe they used two holley blues? I don't remember but there is good info in the 'tech' area of the site.
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1995 Chevrolet 3/4 ton 2wd Suburban 6.5 Turbo Diesel WVO
1988 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2wd Suburban 6.2 NA with 3000 greasy miles!!
October 9, 2004 - 4:50pm
#5
Yes ... I had trouble with an electric Carter fuel pump delivering enough fuel. I replaced it with a Shurflo 2088 industrial series pump. You can get these from Northern Tool for about $50.00-$60.00. These are designed to operate weed sprayers, it works fine. We went over 300 miles today on VO without a hitch (no problems) as far as the pump goes. We did loose the top off one of those soloniod valves and ended up draining the diesel tank however. Oh, one other thing, you'll have to restrict the return on the VO so as to build up enough pressure for the injuctor pump to work properly. It needs around ten pounds min. Good Luck ... KG
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A Day at A Time
October 16, 2004 - 5:45pm
#6
i am looking to convert a class a rv that has a cummins 5.9. 12 valve, 1993. any drawings or plans for will be greatly appriciated. thanks charlie
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looking to travel the country, filling up on veggie fuel and promoting the idea of a renewable fuel source
October 16, 2004 - 5:55pm
#7
From http://www.windsun.com/Water/shurflo_2088.htm
The Shurflo 2088 series pumps are considered the workhorse of the small diaphragm pumps. They are used in a variety of transfer and dispense-on-demand applications where flow up to 3.6 gallons per minute is required. Applications include RV's, remote homes and cabins, and marine. These pumps are not designed for continuous heavy duty use
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You might have problems down the road.
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1989 3/4 Ton 4wd Suburban 6.2 Diesel
Acquired 09/23/04
Going grease soon!
October 16, 2004 - 6:55pm
#8
I can't seem to get these schematics on line. They are on a Turbo-cad program. I would be happy to send them snail mail. Akghound@onewest.net Thanks Ken Gardner
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A Day at A Time
October 17, 2004 - 6:20pm
#9
Het Akghound.
What make and model is your inline fuel line heater? I need to purchase on to make sure my oil is hoet enough. Also I asked the cummins dealership and they told me that vmy 93 dodge came stock with a 190 degree thermostat. What part number was the thermostat?
October 17, 2004 - 7:27pm
#10
I used the Vegi-Therm megga or Maxi or something... the big one anyway. I got it from Neoteric Biofuels Inc. http://www.biofuels.ca/ I placed it on a seperate switch so I can turn it on only when it is needed.
I don't know about the thermostat in your outfit but mine was 160*, it failed so I replaced it with a 185 and was told that is as hot as I could get. At any rate I believe it is wise to run as hot as possable. Good Luck. Kg
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A Day at A Time
October 3, 2005 - 3:43pm
#11
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Originally posted by: akghound
I have not done a Greasecar kit, but did do a homebuilt job on a 96 Cummins, the 12 valve engine. The biggest pitfall I ran into was the 3way pollak soloniod valves. I replaced them with the 6 port motor driven valves to solve the problems. Another minor problem is the Cummins come with a 160* thermostat and I couldn't get the VO hot enough so I'm installing a 180* thermostat and a 12 volt inline heater. Living in Montana I figure I need all the heat I can get. Just what year of engine are you working on, is it 12 valve or 24 valve? I have a complete set of CAD drawen schematics, both electrical and mechanical of the system I'm using that I would be happy to share with you.
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A Day at A Time
I would really be interested in checking out your plans - These fuel prices are killing me...
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Tim
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I have not done a Greasecar kit, but did do a homebuilt job on a 96 Cummins, the 12 valve engine. The biggest pitfall I ran into was the 3way pollak soloniod valves. I replaced them with the 6 port motor driven valves to solve the problems. Another minor problem is the Cummins come with a 160* thermostat and I couldn't get the VO hot enough so I'm installing a 180* thermostat and a 12 volt inline heater. Living in Montana I figure I need all the heat I can get. Just what year of engine are you working on, is it 12 valve or 24 valve? I have a complete set of CAD drawen schematics, both electrical and mechanical of the system I'm using that I would be happy to share with you.
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A Day at A Time