Checking break in materials and fuel etc. This sample is taken with 3000 kms on the oil and a total of 14,000 kms on the engine. Still shedding some iron, but expect that to diminish in the next 10,000 kms.
2009 Ford F-350 Detroit 4-53TIB, Rotella T1 40W
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I *almost* put a 3-53N into a 69 FJ40 in 1973. Because it was 120kg lighter, I used a Perkins 4.236 instead. I still have the 53 series manual somewhere.
What does TIB mean (T means turbo before blower)?
What does TIB mean (T means turbo before blower)?
TIB means (turbo, intercooled and bypassed blower).
So a 4-53N with N50s is ~133hp/280ft-lb. Any idea what your rating is? Sorry, just curious. Currently I have Bandeirante (Brazil Landcruiser) 1988 OJ50 with stock Mercedes OM314, 52 Dodge M37 with Hercules 3.7DTA and 05 Unimog U500 camper with of course stock drivetrain (OM906LA).
I have never seen the “B” designation with DD engines before but I think I understand how it works.
I have never seen the “B” designation with DD engines before but I think I understand how it works.
Nice, my K27 turbo is off an OM906, never seen the OM314, but have lots of time working on the OM636 and OM621. I'm at about 210HP/475FT-LBS with 7A77's and compound turbos. Boosting those numbers to 250HP/550FT-LBS in coming weeks with propane. The B designation started after they introduced the Silver Series with bypass blowers. My engine is now upgraded with Silver internals, and a performance camshaft.
I'm at about 210HP/475FT-LBS with 7A77's and compound turbos. Boosting those numbers to 250HP/550FT-LBS in coming weeks with propane. The B designation started after they introduced the Silver Series with bypass blowers. My engine is now upgraded with Silver internals, and a performance camshaft.
The OM314 is the 4 cylinder version of the 352, the famous 5.6L engine that came out in the early 50s but has even prewar ancestry; and is still seen in the 3rd world. Surprisingly low in vibration despite 4cyl. Might be balanced well and/or motor mounts. Thinking about mods like locking diffs, gears, H55F 5spd, crawler box and replacing the 7.50-16s with my 8.25R16 Michelins.
What gearbox do you have?
What gearbox do you have?
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Nice to see a UOA of a screaming jimmy! The oil looks nice as well.
Not many around anymore that's for sure. Even the lab has very little data to go by.
I'll be posting from time to time as I monitor the oil.Great to see this, I don’t think the numbers look shabby at all for a new and young engine. Looking good!
I know this is an older thread, but I like the add-pack of this oil - good moly, strong calcium, and ZN and PH high, but not super high; I think right around 1000-1100 ppm is perfect for most applications.
We sell this at my work in 5 gal pails…hmmm…summer oil for my all-highway commute?
We sell this at my work in 5 gal pails…hmmm…summer oil for my all-highway commute?
It's a nice oil and still running strong.
It's a nice oil and still running strong.
Keep us updated. Love your videos of the things you maintain. Very happy to see this. Best wishes friend
