2h turbo?
Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2011 at 21:46
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Member - pilbara60 (WA)
Having posted a while ago about repowering the ol'60 series [2h] have sort of decided to go the turbo route. My question to those that have done it how hard is it to get done , what do i have to do rebuild the 2h and more importantly any regets , pitfalls or best desicion made . cheers in advance wayne
Reply By: ross - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 21:56
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 21:56
Generally you can get some longevity by keeping the EGTs down.You can install a pryo gauge to monitor the EGTs.
You will find the greatest number of owners who have already done this on IH8MUD diesel
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Reply By: Rockape - Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 06:51
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 06:51
Wayne,
I went that way with my 2h in the Troopy and it was a disaster. I couldn't keep it cool no matter what I did and it would not produce the horsepower it should have.
Tried everything and the only conclusion that could be come up with was the head casting on that particular engine had a problem.
A rebuilt 12ht (if you can find one) is the go, it was a great engine, other than that not knowing the kilometres your engine has done I would think a rebuild maybe needed.
As suggested don't over fuel it or screw the boost to high and fit a EGT gauge.
Also this is worth fitting to stop over fuelling, I just copied it from AXT.
In order to achieve the most economical balance between power, economy and smoke emissions, a fuel enrichment aneroid is recommended, which features:
Original equipment design and quality.
Technically correct air/fuel ratio management.
Reduced thermal stress, due to over-fuelling.
Reduced light load fuel consumption.
Reduced full load smoke emissions.
Some say an oil cooler as
well although the 2H has it's own oil cooler.
Hope you find the right solution.
RA.
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Reply By: Member - pilbara60 (WA) - Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 08:44
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 08:44
thanks
ross and rockape. the old cruiser has 465000 on the clock and body work is half decent. was in the same family from new being passed down till i bought it 18months ago so has been used as daily driver and tourer so looking to keep her on the road a lot longer now cheers wayne
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Reply By: Members Paul and Mel - Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 21:25
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 21:25
my mate turboed his 60 but it runs too warm and doesnt go like it should. the auto prolly doesnt help that much either.
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Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 22:59