Warning to would be Walbro installers...

Just so everyone knows, a couple Walbros have been installed on 2nd gen VP44 trucks.

They appear to be working well. In the process of doing this, we learned a few things, namely that the stock stock return line is very restrictive. So restrictive, in fact, that all one needs to do is install a bypass line (without a regulator) and you should see 17 PSI at the VP44 at idle.

In order to install a regulator, a second, low restriction return line must be installed, along with a high flow regulator.

You can read about the installations here:
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18

Cummins Engine Swaps

I love the Cummins ISB engines. Tough, dependable, good or great fuel economy, simple to work on. They are excellent engines. So excellent, in fact, that I put one in my 99 Ford Superduty.

Why not just buy a Dodge with an engine already in it ? I almost did buy a Dodge when I bought the Ford, but I wanted a true crew cab truck. The Dodge megacab trucks were not available when I did my swap, and besides my Superduty is just like new. Why sell a good thing ?

The swap took a month of miscellaneous spare time preparation and 8 days to actually do. I could do one quicker than that now.

I'll post more as time goes on.

Here is my truck. (Click for a larger image.)



Here is the engine.



It has changed a bit since then. This picture was taken shortly after it was installed. I've still got some clean up work to do on it as well. I installed it, did the 2 micron filter and filter lid gauge and haven't looked at it much otherwise.

I need to say a big THANKS to Marty Bursel for helping me with my swap. He swapped a 2nd gen (12Valve) into his Ford. I must have sent him a hundred emails on clutches, wiring, adapter plates, etc. and he answered them all. Without his help, I probably wouldn't have done my swap. Thanks Marty.

Marty goes by FrankenDezul on www.cummins-conversion.com.

I hang out there too. I am cummins_superduty. There is another guy that goes by CumminsSuperDuty. I used it first. It makes me mad that the moderator let another guy have a name that is so similar.

Filter Lid Pressure Gauge

This is what it looks like when done.

2 Micron Fuel Filter Mod

This is what it looks like when done.

Walbro Fuel Pumps.

As some of you know I am a proponent of Walbro (and high pressure EFI fuel pumps in general) for feeding the Cummins 2nd and 3rd gen Dodge trucks.

Here are some links to most of my posts on the topic
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=88136
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=88203
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=87890
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=89742
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1558

I've got a lot to say on this subject. I'll update this space as time progresses.

Misc. Walbro related threads:
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=88889

This is a bypass:

Welcome

Welcome to my diesel blog.

I'll be posting pictures and comments of my projects and various other diesel related things here.