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I remember my cover being kind of wonky like...

I remember my cover being kind of wonky like that. I do have a small drip leak after reassembly but I think its a gasket problem or the bolt i stripped. I think you should be ok, the bolts should...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-13-2021, 10:21 PM

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DT466E Front Cover Removal and inspection

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Posted By dmattarn

I didnt replace those 2 bolts, im really hoping...

I didnt replace those 2 bolts, im really hoping that doesn't screw me later

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-12-2021, 10:20 PM

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DT466E Front Cover Removal and inspection

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Posted By dmattarn

I recommend titling your bus as an RV, then...

I recommend titling your bus as an RV, then getting AAA+RV roadside assistance for $85 a year. Covers 4 tows up to 100 miles each. A single 100 mile tow of a bus would cost upwards of $1000. Ive had...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-11-2021, 09:32 PM

Replies: 77

DT466E Front Cover Removal and inspection

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Posted By dmattarn

Do you have a service manual?

Do you have a service manual?

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 01:02 AM

Replies: 18

Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

I completely rebuilt a junkyard 466e at my aunts...

I completely rebuilt a junkyard 466e at my aunts house and swapped it into a flat nose front engine bus in the driveway, so I am mildly familiar with the engine lmao

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 12:58 AM

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Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

All throttle is controlled by fuel rate from the...

All throttle is controlled by fuel rate from the injectors. PM me your email and ill share the service manuals I have

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 12:47 AM

Replies: 18

Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

The draft tube is the equivalent of a PCV you'd...

The draft tube is the equivalent of a PCV you'd find on a gas engine. It allows gasses to vent from the crankcase.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 12:45 AM

Replies: 18

Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

Yes all the 466e should be like that

Yes all the 466e should be like that

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 12:44 AM

Replies: 18

Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

The part you are looking at near the exhaust...

The part you are looking at near the exhaust seems to be broken. It should go up into the valve cover

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-06-2021, 12:33 AM

Replies: 18

Can anyone identify this part on my '99 DT466E?

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Posted By dmattarn

First pic looks like the fuel return line. Second...

First pic looks like the fuel return line. Second pic looks like the draft tube but I can't tell

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-22-2020, 08:04 PM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

Those are definitely relays down there. Don't...

Those are definitely relays down there. Don't remember what they are for. My 2000 flag nose has them too i believe

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 10:41 AM

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My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

He did. There is a brief blip of voltage at the...

He did. There is a brief blip of voltage at the starter but something in the pipeline is cutting it off.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 07:41 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

In diesel tech school we were explicitly told not...

In diesel tech school we were explicitly told not to use ether to start an engine. If the vehicle has a built in ether injection for cold weather you are supposed to use that. Otherwise the...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 07:34 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

Views: 47,083

Posted By dmattarn

My apologies, I've been in gasoline land too...

My apologies, I've been in gasoline land too long. You are absolutely correct, but i would still recommend he keeps diagnosis compartmentalized to one thing at a time. and just gets the engine to...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 07:29 AM

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My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

That bypass is a great tool for mechanically...

That bypass is a great tool for mechanically controlled engines. Being that this is a 466E the engine will not fire if the ECM is not powering up. Based on the missing WARN light during the initial...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 07:22 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

True, but the OP has admitted to being very new...

True, but the OP has admitted to being very new to all of this. We have to take things one step at a time and solve problems in a logical order. First we get the starter to engage, then we can...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-17-2020, 07:11 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

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Posted By dmattarn

Possible, but right now the starter is not...

Possible, but right now the starter is not engaging when the key is turned

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-10-2020, 08:45 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

Views: 47,083

Posted By dmattarn

Eastcoast hes gonna need a picture or diagram of...

Eastcoast hes gonna need a picture or diagram of what to test and where to put test leads. Limited knowledge in this area. I did throughly explain how to test if the starter is getting signal

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-10-2020, 08:32 AM

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DT466E - High Torque ECM Model

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Posted By dmattarn

On the middle of the engine block the serial...

On the middle of the engine block the serial number is right below the cylinder head. That number can be used to find out from International

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-10-2020, 08:16 AM

Replies: 92

My 2003 International 3000IC DT466 flat nose cut off and won't start

Views: 47,083

Posted By dmattarn

Check all fuses. No warn light may mean your...

Check all fuses. No warn light may mean your engine computer is not coming on

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-09-2020, 08:27 PM

Replies: 9

2002 dt466e icp & irp

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