Small update to cab tilt procedure.

lmorris · July 19, 2011

Tried the cab tilt for a turbo removal. In addition to the procedure I had to disconnect the ebrake cable from the frame. Driver's battery neg. cable had to be taken off. I didn't have to remove the degas bottle to remove the turbo crossover tube, so I didn't have to drain the coolant either.

Really opens it up.

2vkiller · July 19, 2011

Would you do the job again this way? I have a hpp to do and I am thinking about trying it this way.

Mikill · July 19, 2011

I have ran into too many stubborn exhaust bolts to attempt it this way.

joshbuys · July 19, 2011

I have ran into too many stubborn exhaust bolts to attempt it this way.

PB Blaster

mchan68 · July 19, 2011

Originally Posted By: Mikill

I have ran into too many stubborn exhaust bolts to attempt it this way.

PB Blaster

Flame wrench.

Keith Browning · July 19, 2011

The torch seems to be one of my favorite tools lately. Seems like every truck I have to get something glowing to get it loose. Today it was glowplug module bracket nuts. Seized and rounded off to boot. I was pretty torched myself!

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lmorris · July 19, 2011

The only thing stopping me from lifting the cab was a pipe rack, It could be removed if I decided to continue with the full cab lift. Too my surprise all the exhaust bolts came out very nicely. In the future I think I will start this way and only do the full lift if I have too many issues with the exhaust bolts.

lmorris · July 19, 2011

Would you do the job again this way? I have a hpp to do and I am thinking about trying it this way.

How would one torque the gear bolt? Not enough room to get a torque wrench on it when its bolted to the engine. Anyone torqued the drive gear on the bench and if so...how? Don't feel comfortable putting the gear in the vice.