Time to start assembling 1.5 TD / 1.9L Franken Diesel.

[bbob203]

Are you running a lift pump?

[Jetmugg]

As far as any fuel additives, none are allowed.  You have to use "event diesel" which they provide, and then they seal the tank.

As far as headlight covers, only OEM units are allowed.  For this model, they are extremely rare.  I have been looking for 1-1/2 years, and have not seen a single pair come up for sale at any price.

Lift pump - I'm using a Mr. Gasket electric diesel-rated pump, mounted in the bed, just downstream from the fuel cell.

Steve.

[burn_your_money]

Lift pump - I'm using a Mr. Gasket electric diesel-rated pump, mounted in the bed, just downstream from the fuel cell.

Have you observed the feed pressure at the pump under WOT conditions?

[8v-of-fury]

Lift pump - I'm using a Mr. Gasket electric diesel-rated pump, mounted in the bed, just downstream from the fuel cell.

Have you observed the feed pressure at the pump under WOT conditions?

Furthermore did the MEKEN say you needed to run one to support this pump at 6000?

[Jetmugg]

I'll have to go back through my notes.  As I recall, the MEKEN didn't specifically tell me to do so, but I asked him about running a boost pump, and he told me to go ahead and run the electric pump.

I don't have a fuel pressure gauge before the pump.  The pump is rated at 4-7 psi pressure, and 35 gph flow. 

I guess if I feel like I'm running out of fuel, I can borrow one of those big Holley pumps.

Steve.

[burn_your_money]

I don't have a fuel pressure gauge before the pump.  The pump is rated at 4-7 psi pressure, and 35 gph flow. 

I would think that you would have over 0.5 gpm (30 gph) just coming out of the return on the pump at 4000 RPM, nevermind the fuel being injected into the engine.

[theman53]

you shouldn't run out of fuel with the lift pump, as the IP pulls fuel too. I am running one and have no condition where it seems I run out of fuel yet.

I keep forgetting the "do over" of backing it up. You should be able to crush that record especially if you hold it down to the melting point of EGT, but then if you melt it down no back up. I guess no matter how hot you run it I would let it idle for at least 5 minutes to let all the hot spots equalize in the engine and intercooler setup before p0wering down. Too bad you haven't really seen what the EGT are in a full pedal scenario as you maybe able to give the fuel screw a boost.

Make sure if I haven't told you to already to run either Redline's Water Wetter or some other equivalent in both your AWIC and the Rad. It will help pull the heat out of the engine and help the coolant cool down past the rad. I don't know which brand is best today I know redline, royal purple, Lucas Oil, Hyper lube and others all do the same thing I believe. That should help you be able to run it to the floor longer as the entire process will be cooler.

[8v-of-fury]

I got Lucas in mine.. worked great.. not the 20* they claimed though

[Jetmugg]

I'm running the pink colored Water Wetter in the radiator.  That's a good idea about running it in the intercooler circuit also.

I have the EGT gauge and oil pressure gauges mounted front and center on the dash.  I figure those two are the most critical, so I'm keeping them right in front of my face.

Steve.

[Gizmoman]

Does anyone know if the water-wetter mixes with Pentofrost? I'd hate to have a weird chemical reaction in a brand new system.

I like the idea of running it in the WAIC as well.

[theman53]

I know water wetter redline and the super coolant brands say they will mix with every type of coolant on the market. I have it in my TDI with the G12++ or whatever it is and it works fine.

[Gizmoman]

I know water wetter redline and the super coolant brands say they will mix with every type of coolant on the market. I have it in my TDI with the G12++ or whatever it is and it works fine.

Cool - thanks

[Jetmugg]

Got the tach calibrated today.  I'm using a "W" terminal alternator, feeding a Dakota Digital converter box, running to an Autometer tach.

Calibrated it with a handheld tach against the injection pump shaft. 

Took it for a little spin, and it had no problem winding up to an indicated 5900 rpm in 1st and 2nd gear. 

Loading up...

[RustyCaddy]

Amazing!!!!

Best ride ever...good luck

[Gizmoman]

So clean!
I know you have tons of stuff on your mind but, any chance you're going to have a video camera inside?
One on the salt and one on your grinning face would be cool