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Well Ive been debating for a while on converting my old Travelall into a hybrid of sorts. So I finally aired up the tire rolled it down the hill to the 'garage' (Dirt sorta flat spot) and proceded to pull the engine.
I finally got it out tonight with the help of a colty counterbalance on the engine hoist. Engine dry is over 800# and the legs couldnt be extended due to the wheels hitting the crossmember. Almost became a colty trebuche. Fun part is attempting to move the hoist thru the sand trap with that weight on it without it flipping:p. Anyways its on the engine stand now (Much to its dislike)and the pan got pulled too.
It looks like I Did loose a rod. (driver front) tho the crank looks like it isnt scored bad. so Im not really sure what happened to cause the engine to lack power, then come apart. tho the insert bearings are shredded and beat bad. Everything is covered in oil, and no coolant leaks either.(Surprising) There is almost a hole in the block, but it couldnt force its way thru the side of 3/8" hard cast iron block It is radial cracked, but easilly caulked if need be.
Next decision is weather to rebiuld this thing (Appopriate engine for this (350hp and 500foot # of torque) at 13 mpg at best) or try to stick in a 58hp Isuzu diesel for economy. Im not sure if the isuzu would push it down the road at any speed at all however. This Travellall is Heavy! its 5800# dry,(Heavier than my 1 ton gmc.) I could always go a 3rd route and install a truck diesel engine and allison transmission. Lots more reliable than the old 727's....
I gave up on the hybrid as the amount of $$ it will take to procure the goods to make it happen. Ie the generator, speed controller and matched motors, and gear reductions.
I really want this thing running again as its ideal for long road trips, ad the occasional dump run.
I finally got it out tonight with the help of a colty counterbalance on the engine hoist. Engine dry is over 800# and the legs couldnt be extended due to the wheels hitting the crossmember. Almost became a colty trebuche. Fun part is attempting to move the hoist thru the sand trap with that weight on it without it flipping:p. Anyways its on the engine stand now (Much to its dislike)and the pan got pulled too.
It looks like I Did loose a rod. (driver front) tho the crank looks like it isnt scored bad. so Im not really sure what happened to cause the engine to lack power, then come apart. tho the insert bearings are shredded and beat bad. Everything is covered in oil, and no coolant leaks either.(Surprising) There is almost a hole in the block, but it couldnt force its way thru the side of 3/8" hard cast iron block It is radial cracked, but easilly caulked if need be.
Next decision is weather to rebiuld this thing (Appopriate engine for this (350hp and 500foot # of torque) at 13 mpg at best) or try to stick in a 58hp Isuzu diesel for economy. Im not sure if the isuzu would push it down the road at any speed at all however. This Travellall is Heavy! its 5800# dry,(Heavier than my 1 ton gmc.) I could always go a 3rd route and install a truck diesel engine and allison transmission. Lots more reliable than the old 727's....
I gave up on the hybrid as the amount of $$ it will take to procure the goods to make it happen. Ie the generator, speed controller and matched motors, and gear reductions.
I really want this thing running again as its ideal for long road trips, ad the occasional dump run.