Recent content by lmichael

Oh believe me I am old enough to remember "flashing" a regulator or a generator. I just never heard of anything called a "dynamo"

Ahh, OK we simply called those generators I never heard anyone refer to differences. Appreciate it

So is the coolant temp thread size BSPT as well? I haven't gotten around to getting a gauge yet but hope to this year

I added an Autometer mechanical oil pressure on my D782 (G2160) and it turned out to be BSPT. I do want to add a temp gauge as well but not a mechanical. I only used a mechanical oil pressure because I already had it. But, me, I would prefer to deal with electronic gauges.

So this looks like what is on my G2160. Oddly many years ago, (well actually not that long ago) nearly all vehicles had external regulators on their alternators. Even up until not long ago on a Chrysler product they had a SMEC (Single Module Engine Controller) which also contained the voltage...

What is the difference between a "dynamo" and an "alternator". Honestly I've seen the terms used interchangeably so it's confusing

Great stuff

No, appreciated. Actually only asking because if it was a gasoline engine I'd know. But diesels are still a little "different" to me and what I'm used to

No you did not read it wrong. This happened last year as well. Had a very dry late(r) summer. Little to no use in the last couple months of summer and into fall. IIRC I think I'd gotten 25 to 30 hours on the oil and filter, had planned on changing but then we got slammed with some snow and...

I'm not sure if a diesel is more or less "forgiving" than a gas engine on this. My G2160 has not accumulated anywhere near 30 hours since I changed oil and filter early this summer. So pretty soon it will be relatively "dormant" for winter with a battery maintainer on it in the back garage. Part...

For the small difference in price doesn't make sense to go with less than T6 (or something like it)

If you have a Sam's Club nearby they have great prices on Rotella T6

I would think so. It's made to be anti-rust and made to be exposed to rubber parts without deteriorating either one.

Nice thing about loading the tires is the weight is not on the axle and bearings but right on the ground where it belongs.

I'd throw a little UV dye in the fuel. I'd think that stuff made for an engine/transmission (mixes with oil not coolant) would be the ticket. They're tiny little bottles. Toss that in the fuel, buy yourself a UV flashlight and maybe some of them fancy yellow glasses, and watch for the glowing trace