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    Tamd41 head gasket change questions

    Hi. Stripped engine. Now down to the tricky bit. 1.do i set TDC before removing head? 2. Whats the next move? Do i just unbolt the valve cover then rocker arm? And does it come out in bits? Will valves start dropping out :/ 3. On my tamd22, tdc was on the flywheel, and its was TDC all the...
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    Tamd22 MD22 Earthing Thread.. Isolated Return. 55Amp Fuse.Help Needed

    Hi lads.. Followed wiring diagram. But my block has permanent ground to it.. If i put a multi-meter + to battery +. then neg to a bolt on the engine, it shows 12.6V at all times. i take it this is not correct? even when i disconnect all Neg terminals off the starter, it still shows 12.6 ive...
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    Tamd22 turbo PSI and EGT Temps.

    Hi everyone. I have a boost gauge installed, just wonderd what the correct psi is at WOT. I did the vaccum pump test as per manual. Its 19.5psi, but it works out around 14psi on a boost gauge? Regarding EGT. I installed the probe on that black dot. In turbo housing, im getting 720c at...
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    Brand New Intake Manifold Gasket leak Volvo Tamd22. Cant Stop The Leak.Videos Inside.

    Hi lads. No matter what i do, i cant stop this gasket leaking. (Rebuilt engine, skimmed head and block.) Just Replaced head gasket,still Smokes on start. Clears on high revs. BUT At 3000rpm+ the intake gasket leakes.prob leaving tiny ammounts of coolant on pistons.and obv sucking air in...
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    Volvo Tamd22 Help Needed. Aka.MD22 . Perkins Prima.Trying to locate where a part goes

    Hi everyone.. Been let down on a engine rebuild.. 90% finished. But wiring and a few bits arnt correct.. 1. does this have anything attached? Or is it simply left unused? 2.is this tube just capped off at the other end? I have other questions. just praying someone owns this engine and...
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    found out ive got a short hub prop, and fitted without the spacer HOW? volvo 280..???

    Hi lads.Long story, but i need a new prop.. And ive found out ive got a short hub prop.. prop #814627 And it seems to fit. Its confusing me, as i thought id need the Spacer as below.. But ive got the cone,plastic washer, and tht metal locking washer.. So can i use a long hub or short hub...
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    Volvo 280 knocking noise.. Is this normal?? Video inside ;-)

    Hi lads.. There is a knocking noise behind the gear case cover.. The exhaust is routed elsewhere, so its not that popping.. Its also about 2" from being fully down on its lock bar (trailer is in the way).. Could this be why.. Or is it normal?? Old gear case oil was clean.. New just been...
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    Replaced Morse Control Leaver... Cant Get New One To Fit (Pics Inside)

    Hi... My top mounted control unit had seen better days... So i picked up a Volvo Penta control unit for ?20.... But i cant get my cables to fit to it... Is there something im missing?? Cheers Pics show the new one... And the old one with cables attached.
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    Another What Volvo Outdrive Is This Thread...? Pics Inside......

    Hi lads.... Ive browsed and browsed... But theres such slight differences between legs.. And from UK shops ive had mixed answers.. Can someone shed some light on this.. (Its been painted ;-)
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    Oil Leak - Any Idea Where This Pipe Goes? Pics Inside 3l Mercruiser

    Hi everyone, Im desperate for a little advice. Took my bayliner 1991 185 out for the first time yesterday. It showed full on the dipstick before. When i got back there was clearly alot of oil in the hull under the engine... Checked the dipstick and it now says to refill. So there is a oil...
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