Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
Rotary/distributor pumps are lubricated exclusively via the fuel flowing through them, and thus are vulnerable to the vagaries of fuel quality (lubricity) and volume fluctuations at high RPMs. In short, they are less reliable than inline pumps which are lubricated by engine oil. Inline pumps are robust and rarely fail on MBs or other applications. Do you know what size plunger they use on the Bosch VE (distributor) pumps found in some 4BTs? On 7/27/07, Zach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is wrong with the rotary pump? FWIW the rotarty 4BT pump is the hot ticket when it comes to converting the VW TDI to a non-electronic pump. Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
I think I am going to just end up putting a MBZ engine in my next M37Much cheaper to find than the Cummins and alot more quiet. Probably be just for ramming around and parade duty anyway since I bought a bigger truck. Mike I have been looking for one of those vans for a donor for the engine swap in my M37 but have yet to find a great deal on one. You and everybody else. That's the problem! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
It appears that the dragon boat club is ready to get a mobile transport unit (MTU) to haul gear and boats to the local races. Meanwhile, I happened to spot 2 of these Frito Lay trucks for sale on CL for around 4K, both with fresh 4BT engines. They seem low tech and reliable with the mechanical injection and the old Turbo 400 tranny (not electronically controlled). Hopefully, one of the two trucks will work for them. KEvin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
Kevin Kraly wrote: It appears that the dragon boat club is ready to get a mobile transport unit (MTU) to haul gear and boats to the local races. Meanwhile, I happened to spot 2 of these Frito Lay trucks for sale on CL for around 4K, both with fresh 4BT engines. 4BT/TH400 Frito trucks (usually Chevy/Grumann) can be had as low as $3k around here, but would be over $4k with recent replacement engines. MPG probably nothing to get excited about, IIRC those things are doing way over 2000 rpm at freeway speeds, might not even be able to go over 70 because of the governor. See if you can get one with an inline pump instead of rotary. Probably can't get much over 150hp out of it unless it's intercooled. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
On 7/27/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It appears that the dragon boat club is ready to get a mobile transport unit (MTU) to haul gear and boats to the local races. Meanwhile, I happened to spot 2 of these Frito Lay trucks for sale on CL for around 4K, both with fresh 4BT engines. Sounds like a great deal. I have seen remanufactured 4BT engines for $5K alone. Buy the engine and get the van for free! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
See if you can get one with an inline pump instead of rotary. Would it be easy to distinguish between the two by the orientation of the injector lines in a circle rather than in-line like those on my 300SD? Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300Sd 267Kmio, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
remanufactured 4BT engines for $5K alone. WOW! That's quite a chunk of change! Of course, this is biodiesel/vegoil heaven, so anything goes. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
What is wrong with the rotary pump? FWIW the rotarty 4BT pump is the hot ticket when it comes to converting the VW TDI to a non-electronic pump. -Zach --- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See if you can get one with an inline pump instead of rotary. Probably can't get much over 150hp out of it unless it's intercooled. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
Yup. The rotary pump (Roosamaster, etc.) looks like a distributor, only with pipes in place of wires. An inline pump is just that, and what you're accustomed to in your MB diesel(s). Dan (former 4BT 3.9 and 6BT Cummins guy) --- Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See if you can get one with an inline pump instead of rotary. Would it be easy to distinguish between the two by the orientation of the injector lines in a circle rather than in-line like those on my 300SD? Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300Sd 267Kmio, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
They are not fast by any means but they will pull a huge load. The TH400 is a good tranny but it is still the weak point in that vehicle. The 4bt has alot of torque and gets the automatics pretty hot. Put a big cooler on it and run syn fluid. I have been looking for one of those vans for a donor for the engine swap in my M37 but have yet to find a great deal on one. Mike It appears that the dragon boat club is ready to get a mobile transport unit (MTU) to haul gear and boats to the local races. Meanwhile, I happened to spot 2 of these Frito Lay trucks for sale on CL for around 4K, both with fresh 4BT engines. They seem low tech and reliable with the mechanical injection and the old Turbo 400 tranny (not electronically controlled). Hopefully, one of the two trucks will work for them. KEvin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Frito Lay Cummins 4BT Box Van
I have been looking for one of those vans for a donor for the engine swap in my M37 but have yet to find a great deal on one. You and everybody else. That's the problem! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
