Thanks for your help David, it's been hard to find any info on these. I did just purchase a used chilton manual for the truck from alebris.com for $3.
I am certain that the turbo on this truck is not working. When the truck was running best, it still lacked power and there was never a turbo "whistle". Is this turbo equiped with an internal or external wastegate and does an internal wastegate require removing the entire turbo to address the possibility of a frozen wastegate? What is the cost associated with replacing, upgrading or rebuilding this turbo if it does need to be replaced? Is it bad for the truck or engine to drive without a working turbo?
It seems from what I've read on the forums that some engine components from 4d55's in the mighty max truck are slightly different and maybe incompatible with components that ford used on the ranger. Are these turbos universal between the mighty max, ranger and power ram?
I just ordered synthetic tygon, a new alternative to viton and vitube products, which is resistant to biodiesel and can be used for fuel lines. The best thing about tygon is that it's clear so even if my air leak persists after swapping out all the fuel lines, I will be able to see the bubbles in the line!
My goal is to biodiesel proof this truck and in so doing I plan to swap the fuel lines, replace the seals in my already leaking injection pump for viton, this issue may have to be addressed in the lift pump as well. My goal is to run B100 all winter long in Southern Oregon where temperatures are consistently below freezing, nothing I'm sure to what lot's of you Canadians are used to but still problematic temperatures for running B100. I also want to heat some components in my fuel system starting with the fuel tank and then the injector lines.
Does anyone know if the injection pump or the lift pump contain any rubber seals or components?
I will keep you all updated on the project as it goes along. I am really excited to have one of these engines, it's gonna be a lot of fun to build and work with.
