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    MD11C with Racor filter

    I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who is using a Racor 500 filter inline and ahead of the lift pump. In my case I have a 12 volt pump ahead of the filter to aid in filling the filter and purging air. I've found that the 12 volt pump needs to be left on or the lift pump will suck the...
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    MD11C exhaust manifold

    "Does anyone have or know of a "Does anyone have or know of a source for a MD11C exhaust manifold?? Volvo still lists them but the part price is close to the value of the engine. My engine is raw water cooled and has spent 30 years in warm Florida salt water. A serviceable manifold from a...
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    MD11C Fuel Pump fittings

    The fuel pump on my MD11C has The fuel pump on my MD11C has two hollow bolts for the input and output lines which according to the parts schematic are identical. On mine one has a restriction that looks like a nozzle. Can someone tell me if the restriction is supposed to be on the input or...
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    MD11C water pump fittings

    My MD11C has a replacement Vol My MD11C has a replacement Volvo water pump #858065 that uses input and output fittings that look like sweat fittings. They are not 3/8 threads or any threads for that matter. Does anyone know what they are and more important where I can get them?? I need a 90...
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    MD11C with unburned fuel in exhaust under load

    My MD11C starts OK and will ru My MD11C starts OK and will run at idle all day. However if you put it in gear and run it up to around 1800 RPM it will start to falter and if throttle is increased it will run but starts putting out black soot and unburned fuel in the exhaust. Injectors have...
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    Engine Flushing

    My MD11C is raw water cooled a My MD11C is raw water cooled and as a preventative measure I'd like to flush the raw water cooling loop. I know there are some commercial products such as "Salt Away" but I don't think these are intended to clean out 30 years of salt. I've also read about using...
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