Jus about all finished.

So I have a freshly rebuilt 6.1 stocker from Rob. I also have a new compound setup installed for Diesel power source. I went with the ball bearing turbo and vgt option and the instructions clearly state that the turbos need a full synthetic oil. From what I know synthetic is not recommended for a proper break in on the engine. Suggestions please

I really want to stay away from a ceramic clutch. Most people are suggesting at my power level of around 600hp that a ceramic dual is what I should get. I hate a grabby clutch. Anyone run a triple organic clutch?

Going back together and don’t have any pics before tear down. Does this look correct? Lined up with the letter r Motor is at tdc

I’ve had a bunch of questions regarding ppump upgrades, calibration, and stuff. The governor and the foot and that side of the pump seems pretty straight forward. Timing, while a bit of a pain, seems straight forward as well. Where I’m a bit uncertain is in the rebuilding/upgrading and the need for calibration. Here are a couple videos that seem to explain stuff, although I’m curious how accurate they are. Meyer (SP?) over on PDD did a good intro to the darned things here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og2I4mGu0u4 EdzGarage has a video (telling us NOT to mess with it) but some decent info. And while they don’t mention it, the “flag” for the #1 piston TDC is clearly visible. (the metal piece you align with the plastic insert dealio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBbdGI5mWFc Rob has a good video about upgrading the governor and the AFC assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XABcEDmgbA&t=712s There’s a solid video describing the actual calibration in an old Bosch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aONWNgE1EI Aaaanyhow, here’s my question(s): if I were to take a 180 ppump, swap out the barrel, change the plunger to a 215 style plunger, and upgrade the delivery valves. Does this require a calibration? Looking at Rob’s video that discusses the spacers/washers on top of the DV, that they have to be saved or it will need re-calibration. (is that the same function as the shims on top of the barrel as shown in the Bosch vid?) I would guess that swapping a 215 cam into the pump would require calibration, regardless of anything else? The dang pumps seem fairly simple, but some of the details ilof it are like black magic or witchcraft.