anyone ever replace a turbo oil line with a braided one?
I'm looking to do that on my Detroit (Series 60) engine, but not sure what might be involved or how to go about this..
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Braided Turbo Oil line?
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Hanadarko Thanks this.
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Would it withstand the heat it's just a rubber hose inside the braid isn't it?
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http://www.mcmaster.com/#general-purpose-hose/=fpbsy2
You could check Parker website too.Hanadarko Thanks this. -
Ya know the turbo waste gate is run by a rubber hose that sits almost on top of the exhaust side of the turbo, and it doesnt melt....weird..
I need to see what kind of fitting I have on this turbo.
The new turbo didnt come with any input fitting (just a threaded hole) but the one I have leaks anyway.
I figured I can take it off and take it somewhere, likely a Freightshaker dealer and get a replacement for the new K31 turbo. -
If you are having trouble finding one--see if there is a custom motorcycle shop in the area Russell(brand name)makes very strong and heat resistant braided stainless oil and brake lines--most of the higher end custom (and all race bikes)use this and most better shops carry rolls of the stuff--just buy the length you need and then put the ends on
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But then who needs the waste gate, imagine the extra power you can get without it.Hanadarko Thanks this. -
The pipe that feeds the oil inlet on the turbo has a stripped flare nut.
I knew the threaded part into the turbo was stripped but didnt think they BOTH were. Dam..
(I didnt do this, the original owner obviously did when he swapped out the turbo)
So, I am now after a new Detroit oil feed pipe.
KW can't help me of course...
It comes from the side of the dual oil filter housing module and up/along the engine....its a long length pipe.
Part 11 is what I am after...
Last edited: Jan 7, 2012
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