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Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:31 pm
by millerpz
Oh and I have an 89 (same as a 91) if measuring one would help.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:16 am
by Kinder
Thanks, IΓÇÖll check the listing out.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:03 pm
by Kinder
Digger wrote:Kinder wrote:Housing is toast. I know itΓÇÖs a long shot but if anyone has a lead on a 1978-1979 D60 housing or complete axle let me know.
Dang. Is the center section messed up?
I missed this, yes, he (they) said the center section was also bent.
IΓÇÖve got a tip on another complete axle, IΓÇÖll post up if I get my hands on it.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:49 pm
by BroncoCrawler
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:23 pm
by Kinder
BroncoCrawler wrote:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rockcrawlingclassifieds/permalink/2303956119839334/?sale_post_id=2303956119839334
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Private Group, something there worth joining for?
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:32 pm
by BroncoCrawler
It's ok just depends how bad you need one.

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Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:00 pm
by Kinder
Thanks for keeping an eye out for me, that price is actually good. VA would be tricky, but I do know a guy that hauls equipment from the east coast through Denver.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:59 pm
by Kinder
Okay, letΓÇÖs try this again.

Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:46 pm
by Jesus_man
Thumbs up!!!!
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:08 pm
by Rox Crusher
Now weΓÇÖre talking !
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:48 am
by Digger
Back in business. Alright !
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 4:42 am
by Kinder
The box grader at the park needed some repairs, BSD with the onboard welder to the rescue.

Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 3:48 pm
by Digger
*two

!*
That beast is a true workhorse.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 11:20 am
by Rox Crusher
Park team: stand back here comes Clint Eastwood / Chuck Norris / Macgyver again
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 12:05 pm
by D&D72
Rox Crusher wrote:Park team: stand back here comes Clint Eastwood / Chuck Norris / Macgyver again
What about red/green?
Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:32 pm
by Kinder
It had a good run, but the day has come, turbo rebuild time. IΓÇÖve always wondered what turbo was on my 4BT, itΓÇÖs a Holset HX30. Based on what IΓÇÖve read from others itΓÇÖs one of the better turbos for the 4BT, and itΓÇÖs performed well for me. IΓÇÖm going to attempt rebuilding it myself, kits arenΓÇÖt that expensive and the turbo is internally balanced. If I canΓÇÖt sort it IΓÇÖll look for a local shop before sending it out. I think I caught it before any damage was done, fingers crossed.


Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:26 pm
by Jesus_man
Do they offer upgraded impellers?
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:35 pm
by crawlercreations
Turbo rebuilds are easy peasy. My first was the stock turbo on my 7.3 bus. Installed a wicked wheel 2 at the same time. Nothing to it.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:23 am
by Kinder
Jesus_man wrote:Do they offer upgraded impellers?
There isnΓÇÖt much out there for the HX30, most upgrades are oriented to the HX35 for the 6BTs. The HX30 can push 35 psi if given the fuel. My performance improvements live in the P Pump, I plan on upping my governor spring to 3k and swap in a new #10 fuel plate. ThatΓÇÖs about as far as I can go until I swap in heavier valve springs and fire ring / stud the block.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:28 am
by Kinder
crawlercreations wrote:Turbo rebuilds are easy peasy. My first was the stock turbo on my 7.3 bus. Installed a wicked wheel 2 at the same time. Nothing to it.
Thanks for the encouragement, I ordered the rebuild kit and watched a couple of vids & downloaded the service manual and spec sheet from Holset. I started the tear down last night. I just need to remove the exhaust housing, it doesnΓÇÖt want to come off easy, of course itΓÇÖs seen 1000 degrees hundreds of times, IΓÇÖll hit it a little harder tonight.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:44 pm
by Error404
I would like to find an hx30 for mine. I have an hx35.. i have a wicked wheel in my tool box and stage 1 fuel pin and a stage 2 stashed for later.. lag is pretty bad. Currently get to 26lbs...but my head gasket finally gave up.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:22 pm
by Kinder
From what IΓÇÖve read the HX30 is one of the best turbo matches for the 4BT, also the head gasket on the 4/6BTs is definitely a weak spot. The future hold pump upgrades for me, gov & fuel plate.
Error404 wrote:I would like to find an hx30 for mine. I have an hx35.. i have a wicked wheel in my tool box and stage 1 fuel pin and a stage 2 stashed for later.. lag is pretty bad. Currently get to 26lbs...but my head gasket finally gave up.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:25 pm
by Kinder
BSD is back on the road, that took way too long. The rebuild kit was only available from one place online, I guess the HX30 isnΓÇÖt all that common. IΓÇÖll break it in easy then hammer it to make sure all is well. Pics tomorrow to prove it runs!
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:44 am
by Kinder
A little late, proof that itΓÇÖs back in the wild.

Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:46 am
by landshark
Kinder wrote:A little late, proof that itΓÇÖs back in the wild.

That photo could have been taken at anytime... where is the newspaper with the current date???
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:48 am
by Jesus_man
Either way, all I know is I am jealous of you getting out into the mtns! Was home for a few days last week and did some light wheeling with my Dad in his Rubi. It was great to be in paradise!!
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:09 am
by rt9
Kinder wrote:A little late, proof that itΓÇÖs back in the wild.

Was at the car show in Elizabeth this weekend. A guy was there going on and on about this cool stretch bronco he saw in Parker. He was absolutely in love with it. Lol
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Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:32 am
by Kinder
Newspaper? How old are you, ha! IΓÇÖm in the park at the new trail that IΓÇÖve been working for forever. TodayΓÇÖs work is a bench install and buck & post/rail fencing.
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:27 am
by Digger
Any updates?
How's she running? Do I need to tune up the 2.8 to hang with you?
Re: Black Smoke Donkey
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:42 am
by Error404
Have you done headgaskets/studs in the 4bt yet?