Made some headway this week in preparation for the first engine start now planned for this Sunday. Monday I purchased a new 8D battery and installed it using the original battery hold down brackets. The battery is a little narrower than the original Willard battery so I had to use some extra nuts as spacers to cinch up the end brackets. I will need to make some new rods in the future to correct this.
The rest of last week I was busy with work so I didn't get much done till yesterday. Friday I started going through my mental check list making sure things are ready for Sunday. I did some more painting for the exhaust brackets and such, tightened up the lower generator bolts and then decided it was time to fill the engine up with coolant. For reference, the cooling system holds 24 quarts or 6 gallons. Everything was going good till I put the last gallon in, LEAKS!!!
It was now time to chase and fix leaks.
Water pump drain loose and was tightened, leak stopped.
Temperature sensor loose and was tightened, leak stopped.
Various hose fittings leaked. I got a set of the old style hose clamps and they leaked at the same spot where the clamp was drawn together. Out with the old style and back to the newer style. Problem fixed except for one. I can't seem to get the hose below the oil cooler from weeping coolant. I may have to replace that hose, we'll see.
That's all. More to come. I will be installing the exhaust today and testing the electrical especially for proper groundings.
Steve A.
