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Hi Mark I have spoken to Scottie at BD and explained the temps I have experienced - he said BD are getting some "new" viscous fan hubs - apparently lock up better to provide more air flow. Waiting...

On a recent trip towing 1T trailer up a long incline with ambient temps around 38deg my Redarc gauge with the sensor in the top radiator hose climbed to 120deg - red flashing and alarm sounding -...

Hi Macca a calculation error (must be the heat affecting the brain computer or a couple of beers) should have been 4c per litre.

I ve been using T2 at 200:1 in the 6.5 Chev - definitely starts quieter and doesn't blow as much smoke at less than 2c per litre of diesel I think its worth while.

Hi All BD ChevPatrol owners - if you have the aux battery relocated under the truck - check the battery box for water drain hole(s) mine wasn't drained. Also air filter box wasn't sealed (Greg said...

Hi Covo71 the kit was rubber components only - not the pin - ordered through local auto parts supplier.

Regards Peter

Hi PBBIZ2 an easy fix (hopefully) happy to be of help.

Regards
Peter

Hi Covo71 As Dom has suggested copper based grease is best - you can buy a kit which includes the rubber to fit the slide pin - with that and the grease the "crap" wont build so quickly. Have done...

Hi all re exhaust turbine housing change to.63 - much better performance on the highway (since these engines rarely rev past 3000 there is no real problem with flow) Recent trip from NSW South...

Hi PBBIZ2 It may be worth checking the relay that operates the solenoid that BD fit on the driver side inner guard - I have replaced mine.

Regards
Peter

Hi Craig, the Chev engine was put in 2.5 years ago, but don't wait that long if your crossover pipe is close to the starter - better to wrap heat shielding (double wrap)around crossover pipe...

Hi to all 6.5 Chev owners - please check proximity of crossover (exhaust) pipe to your starter motor - had mine die due to stator winding solder connection failing - apparently due to heat.
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Hi Rainsey, its a pita for such a new conversion. What oil pressure are you seeing? The front crank seal on mine has been replaced recently (out of warranty) the crank appears to have a small groove...

Hi Phil, I'm using Penrite HPR Deisel semi synthetic 15-50 with no need to top up between 5K oil changes, used about 400ml on 11k round trip to the Cape. Re coolant, I have only used Nulon...

Hi Rainsey, the thermo fan is 240mm dia (ebay) and mounted on top of the intercooler, when BD were fitting the engine I asked for a larger air scoop (the truck was originally a 4.5 petrol, no scoop)...

Hi Rainsey, seems strange your speedo is out but odometer is correct, have checked mine against GPS - all OK.
One Redarc gauge for oil pressure, coolant temp and temp probe on the top of the...

Hi Rainsey

Have been offline for a couple of days. As far as I am aware BD are fitting the same custom radiator to all the Nissans (my engine upgrade was in April 2014). Were you advised to...

Hi Rainsey

Re coolant temps - where is your temperature probe located? Maybe remove the probe and test in a container with boiling water and a mercury thermometer the check the readings.
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Hi Rainsey

The exhaust side (drive side) of the turbo - mine was originally 0.84 a/r and a bit slow to spin up. Check which make and model turbo you have and speak to the technical boys at MTQ,...

Hi Phil and Rainsey, firstly the oil cooler fitted with the conversion sits on the under side floor next to the chassis rail on the passenger side - so far I don't feel there are any issues with oil...

Hi all, PeterC from NSW South Coast. Looking to learn from other members experience and happy to contribute where I can.

Hi all, new to this forum. I know what rainsey means re some other forums and the Chev 6.5 conversion. My 98 GU petrol now has the 6.5 Optimiser with turbo and intercooler, engine oil cooler,...