farmgirl19
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TomSeller; Thank you for being a "level headed, voice of reason". Kind of confirms my thoughts that you are always a gentleman! :thumbsup:
Mahindra: Nothing but problems
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TomSeller; Thank you for being a "level headed, voice of reason". Kind of confirms my thoughts that you are always a gentleman! :thumbsup:
bindian
Super Member
Tom,
Yes, he knew what he was talking about, but didn't commuicate it very well in his first posts. If he would have mentioned he was in discussions with the dealer and Mahindra, I wouldn't have dropped it there.
hugs, Brandi
I wish him good luck, but hugs???? No hugs here....
Awww, couldn't win you over huh. that's ok, can't win 'em all.
For the record, my first post statement was "I'm an engineer, and I have never seen such a poorly constructed piece of equipment." I should have pointed that out earlier, rather than get into a discussion on the tractor's engineering vs build quality. As Brandi pointed out, fit and finish issues, I called them QC issues.
Something is only as good as the sum of it's parts, weak links should be eliminated or recalled and replaced for a better design. GM does this all the time, if I go in for a replacement oil pump for a 97 ls1, they give me the updated ls6, ls2, or ls3 version that has cleaner castings, tighter seal tolerences, and better impeller design to deliver greater volume. Oil pressure went from the low 30 psi to low 40's. That makes me happy considering it was ~$50 stock part that saw the evolution of improvements through the generations of LS engines over the last 17 years, yet was still able to bolt up just like the original.
If there is a shortcoming in a parts design, issue a recall and send out a notice. At the very least, send a notice so there's awareness. I didn't get all bent out of shape when Ram issued a recall on the tie rod end, I just took in the little post card to the dealer that described the parts affected, the risk, and outlined the repair.
Cheers
You guys are great thank you!
No CI on the gas engine, but I had to pull out some top end timing in the tune. The old 97 gm PCM's were pretty limited in their adjustment capabailities compare to the new ones. Engine is healthy NA 346ci stock bottem end pushing out 468 hp 443 ftlbs to the rear wheels on the dyno. I could get a little more out of her, but this was one of the first ls blocks produced, I let the 80mm tb act as my restrictor plate because I know that if I want to go faster, the adjustments are in me as the driver not the car.
No CI on the gas engine, but I had to pull out some top end timing in the tune. The old 97 gm PCM's were pretty limited in their adjustment capabailities compare to the new ones. Engine is healthy NA 346ci stock bottem end pushing out 468 hp 443 ftlbs to the rear wheels on the dyno.
I could get a little more out of her, but this was one of the first ls blocks produced, I let the 80mm tb act as my restrictor plate because I know that if I want to go faster, the adjustments are in me as the driver not the car.
cartod
Platinum Member
You guys are great thank you!
No CI on the gas engine, but I had to pull out some top end timing in the tune. The old 97 gm PCM's were pretty limited in their adjustment capabailities compare to the new ones. Engine is healthy NA 346ci stock bottem end pushing out 468 hp 443 ftlbs to the rear wheels on the dyno.
You guys might as well be speaking latin now. All I can ad is that I really like buttered toast, and welcome to TBN!
arrow
Super Member
You guys are great thank you!
No CI on the gas engine, but I had to pull out some top end timing in the tune. The old 97 gm PCM's were pretty limited in their adjustment capabailities compare to the new ones. Engine is healthy NA 346ci stock bottem end pushing out 468 hp 443 ftlbs to the rear wheels on the dyno.
I think there is a misconstrue here. I should have said "cu. ins" meaning you are making up what another car with forced induction with (say 3.8 L and twin turbos) with an increase in block size which in your case is closing in on 5.7L. I knew that by the degree of overlap you were running. What we still do not know is the car. Camarro,Corvette?. I have a friend who has an LS 1 in his 64 Corvette. He stroked it to 383, twin turbos and goes 9.9 -10.1 in the quarter. What terrific motors the LS series are. .
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ODT
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Hi dmize,
I understand that we are too far away, and hopeful that the arrangement between you, the local dealer, and Mahindra works out to everyone's benefit. We think a lot of the Mahindra service rep that handles Virginia so I'm sure it will.
I understand that we are too far away, and hopeful that the arrangement between you, the local dealer, and Mahindra works out to everyone's benefit. We think a lot of the Mahindra service rep that handles Virginia so I'm sure it will.
bindian
Super Member
Back in the early 80s I worked for Heliflight/Air Logistics. Numerous Sikorsky S-76 helicopters were exploding and dropping into the water with all SOBs (souls on board) lost. It was a puzzle until it happened somewhere in the Far East over land.
An engine exploded, taking out the other engine and the tail rotor drive shaft, the AC and DC Junction boxes mounted below the engine deck, and the battery. Complete power failure as the S-76 spun to it's death. Parts also came out of the engine cowling and took out all four main rotors.
The land crash revealed the engine's "pea shooter" shaft's new design without the old style oil passage in it was the cause. PHI had scrapped all the old style shafts and all their S-76s were down until new, old style parts were made. Air Logistics saved their old shafts, and were able to reinstall them and fly.
About 2 dozen deaths and the lost of a handful of fine helicopters were contributed to "better design"
Just because it is new does not make it better, just newer. So QC and FAA testing did not find the defect leading up to the loss of the helicopters. Actual use did.
Before the land crash, my coworkers and I were putting beryllium "scatter" shields around both engine's turbines and a shield over the tail rotor driveshaft. Also shields in the engine cowlings. I installed 3 Sikorskys with scatter shields before the cause was found. It really was a sad affair installing those shields and thinking about what a new and "improve" design caused. Just think how that engineer that changed the design felt.
hugs, Brandi
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BC4
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I have a Mahindra 2816. It has been more than I expected. Have apx 100 hours and could not ask for more from it. Can not imagine a better machine at any price. I do hope you get yours like you need it or find the tractor that is right for you. My nephew repairs lots of tractors and says Mahindra is a good one. Mahindra claims to be the number one selling tractor on the market. If I were to get another one I would look to Mahindra again. This list is just assume and this list can help you fix the one you have or find what is right for you. Hope you will stay involved with it. TBN is the best. Hope it all works out.
Bob
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