Why not drill hole in cover, for KDP fix

[lshalz]

Was just wondering, why not get measurments, and drill hole in front cover,and install bolt through it down to the KDP, put nut on bolt before screwing it in, and then tighten nut against cover, seems a lot simpler. Anybody got any reason why this wouldn't work? Of course I am 64 years old, and probably shouldn't be messing with this thing anyway.

 

[Deezul1]

Cover is thin sheet metal

 

[Rammin On]

If you are doing the jig fix ... . and find the pin is sticking out (drill bit hits the pin) you can drill a hole in the cover and tap the pin back in ... . continue with the jig method . . then seal the hole in the cover ... .



Or ... . you can take the front down and do the tab method ...

 

[illflem]

Problem is you would almost need a jig to get the hole in the right place. Why fool with it when a jig is already made to do it from the side where there is more room to work?.

 

[Rammin On]

Bill ... .



You're right! ... but if the drill bit hits the pin ... there are alternatives ...



Keith

 

[Cummins Corvette]

lshalz- I got a good laugh out of your sig. That's funny as hel! Rock on! Thanks.

Chris

 

[Koa Man]

I finally tabbed mine the other day. Wasn't out but the relief of knowing it never will be was worth it. Took the time to change my fan belt (original one was still on) and of course the crank oil seal. Also changed my fuel hoses. The return hose had lots of cracks, but the supply hose was perfect. Difficult and time consuming job... even though I had the transmission out. I can't imagine how you guys do it with the trans in.

 

[Joe G.]

lshalz,



By the time you get in there with enuff room to drill a hole in the cover you might as well tab it. By then everything is done except removing the cover.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Sorry guys but Joe is right, this job is way over rated, it's not hard at all. The pain is installing the front seal with the case cover on the work bench.



Jim

 

[JWRowe]

KDP

I haven't done a tab but have either done or assisted in six jig fixes. Unless you are really sold on the tab method or for some reason just want or need to pull the front down, the jig is the way to go in my opinon. Of the six trucks I have been associated with the average time was one hour and ten minutes each. That is from lifting the hood to closing it. As I said, I haven't done a tab but I understand it takes longer. The good part that though is you get to view the inside first hand and also put new gaskets/seal on the front. Either way get the fix in place and have peace of mind.



Regards, John

 

['956Wheel]

If thr front seal even looks like it may be seeping you are way ahead of the game by tabbing the pin... easy job.



I remember a member being concerned about chaulk dust on the P7100 taper shaft, (to lock it on the taper), getting in the oil of his Cummins... . but yet so many are thrilled with the idea of drilling into the gearcase... . hummm Also does the drill jig tighten those bolts that I, and others found loose?



Our Cummins has some really neat little oil nozzles under the pistons, and some engines have failed due to those nozzles getting plugged. Ahh go drill it!



"Oh but the air regulator takes care of that!" Can you say "Rube Goldberg?"



Now I do have some high viscosity muffler bearing anti seize compound complete with the applicator kit as well as the repalcement liquid turbine blades with funnel kit.



Mike