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DZLHOG · 07-08-2014, 10:37 PM

I bought one of your front covers for my pull truck that's machined out so that the belt and pulleys will clear. Go to put my ATI damper on, and the pulley hits the cover, before the hub touches the crankshaft. Just for fun I tried the stock damper, the rubber on the back hits the cover too. Not sure what I should do. I was hoping to have the truck running by the weekend and really don't want to have to start taking things back apart. At this point I'd go at it with a grinder, but I'm scared because I know there is a recess in the back where the oil pump is. I don't know how much room I have to play with before I grind through a $400 cover. The fan pulley bracket is touching slightly too.
Any suggestions?

fairallbilt · 07-08-2014, 10:58 PM

Whos front cover?

DZLHOG · 07-08-2014, 11:14 PM

CPP

*cummins724* · 07-08-2014, 11:27 PM

Not sure what is going on. We have sold this cover for 3 years now and no problems that I'm aware of. I have the same cover on my engine as well and no issues. Got pics?

khaoskustoms · 07-09-2014, 12:06 AM

I've used that cover with an ATI damper with no issues. Might be just a machining defect? Those can happen.

*cummins724* · 07-09-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by khaoskustoms

I've used that cover with an ATI damper with no issues. Might be just a machining defect? Those can happen.

They are cut the same every time, it is a program.

DZLHOG · 07-10-2014, 02:36 AM

I'll get some pics today

ahale2772 · 07-10-2014, 03:59 PM

what year engine? I have heard of thrust bearings falling out of early 12v's, could possibly be your issue

Knoberman · 07-10-2014, 07:47 PM

I lost the thrust in the one that's in my ford now, if memory serves end play was 170 or 180 thousandths. Be easy to just check it.

DZLHOG · 07-10-2014, 10:04 PM

Its a 24v, originally a 53 block, but that cracked it was replaced before I bought the truck, not sure what block it has now.
Not just the balancer hitting its the fan pulley too. I only put the bracket on yesterday, which was hitting slightly but would turn. I wasnt thinking the pulley would stick back past the bracket. So when I put the pulley on today and tightened the bolts it locked down tight also. I dont think there is enough room for a belt anyway.

balancer pulley

*cummins724* · 07-10-2014, 10:49 PM

It just don't make sense. We have been selling ridiculous amounts of these covers and never a issue. I am very confused. No idea why it don't fit. We need to figure this out tomorrow. Can you give me a call?

DZLHOG · 07-15-2014, 09:50 PM

Took out the gasket tonight. Fan pulley is clear now, ATI hub is touching the crankshaft(best I can tell) but the pulley is still hitting the cover.

07-08-2014, 10:37 PM	#1
DZLHOG Name: DZLHOG Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	Billet front cover I bought one of your front covers for my pull truck that's machined out so that the belt and pulleys will clear. Go to put my ATI damper on, and the pulley hits the cover, before the hub touches the crankshaft. Just for fun I tried the stock damper, the rubber on the back hits the cover too. Not sure what I should do. I was hoping to have the truck running by the weekend and really don't want to have to start taking things back apart. At this point I'd go at it with a grinder, but I'm scared because I know there is a recess in the back where the oil pump is. I don't know how much room I have to play with before I grind through a $400 cover. The fan pulley bracket is touching slightly too. Any suggestions?

07-08-2014, 11:27 PM	#4
cummins724 Name: cummins724 Title: BREAKING $HIT Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,568	Not sure what is going on. We have sold this cover for 3 years now and no problems that I'm aware of. I have the same cover on my engine as well and no issues. Got pics? __________________ CPP DIESEL Edge-PPE-EFI LIVE-H&S-II-Airdog-Fass-Smarty-ARP-AFE-Autometer-Isspro-MBRP-DDP-South Bend Clutch-Valair-CUSTOM INJECTORS-DIY BUMPERS www.CPPDIESEL.com

07-09-2014, 12:06 AM	#5
khaoskustoms Name: khaoskustoms Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,707	I've used that cover with an ATI damper with no issues. Might be just a machining defect? Those can happen. __________________ 94 Dakota, 4BT Twin Turbo Drag Truck 08 F450 TT12V , Tow pig 01 6.7 VP Dually, Tow pig

07-10-2014, 03:59 PM	#8
ahale2772 Name: ahale2772 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,442	what year engine? I have heard of thrust bearings falling out of early 12v's, could possibly be your issue __________________ 94 SCLB dually 11.3@122

07-10-2014, 10:04 PM	#10
DZLHOG Name: DZLHOG Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	Its a 24v, originally a 53 block, but that cracked it was replaced before I bought the truck, not sure what block it has now. Not just the balancer hitting its the fan pulley too. I only put the bracket on yesterday, which was hitting slightly but would turn. I wasnt thinking the pulley would stick back past the bracket. So when I put the pulley on today and tightened the bolts it locked down tight also. I dont think there is enough room for a belt anyway. balancer pulley __________________ Tow rig: 2006 F250 Harley Davidson CCLB MBRP Duals, SCT, RR fuel system, intake, low miles Puller: 2000 Dodge 2500 QCSB 24v Monster Pump, Redline box, auto 2.6 Hoping to Ppump it for next season Last edited by DZLHOG; 07-10-2014 at 10:07 PM. Reason: fix IMG link

07-08-2014, 10:58 PM	#2
fairallbilt Name: fairallbilt Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: western maryland Member`s Gallery Posts: 325	Whos front cover?

07-08-2014, 11:14 PM	#3
DZLHOG Name: DZLHOG Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	CPP

07-10-2014, 02:36 AM	#7
DZLHOG Name: DZLHOG Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	I'll get some pics today

07-10-2014, 10:49 PM	#11
cummins724 Name: cummins724 Title: BREAKING $HIT Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,568	It just don't make sense. We have been selling ridiculous amounts of these covers and never a issue. I am very confused. No idea why it don't fit. We need to figure this out tomorrow. Can you give me a call? __________________ CPP DIESEL Edge-PPE-EFI LIVE-H&S-II-Airdog-Fass-Smarty-ARP-AFE-Autometer-Isspro-MBRP-DDP-South Bend Clutch-Valair-CUSTOM INJECTORS-DIY BUMPERS www.CPPDIESEL.com

07-15-2014, 09:50 PM	#12
DZLHOG Name: DZLHOG Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Member`s Gallery Posts: 21	Took out the gasket tonight. Fan pulley is clear now, ATI hub is touching the crankshaft(best I can tell) but the pulley is still hitting the cover. __________________ Tow rig: 2006 F250 Harley Davidson CCLB MBRP Duals, SCT, RR fuel system, intake, low miles Puller: 2000 Dodge 2500 QCSB 24v Monster Pump, Redline box, auto 2.6 Hoping to Ppump it for next season