Recent Content by GLack

Again, thank you for the info and advice.

What exactly is '2SO'? Also, Power Service has a couple of winterizing products, not much difference to the untrained eye, is there one better than the other? Also, a lot of people on the net are yammering about "Howes" being manna from the gods. "Lucas" gets bandied about significantly also.

Thank you for the advice. Sorry for the late response, I responded using my phone and I apparently didn't send it correctly. I will try the Power Service and 2SO, though I am not sure what those are. We are headed to the Sioux Falls area. As soon as my son has a new employee 'good to go' for a...

I have several questions about my 2005 Cummins engine idling and maintenance. I bought it brand new from the dealer.The truck tends to sit unused and over the years for several weeks to maybe a month at a time. It has about 70,000 miles total. It has the 6 speed manual transmission, 2 wheel...

blue-meanie; thanks for the advice, I was hoping that was the issue since it was also the cheapest. I replaced that 3 years ago with no effect. And you are right about the fuel. TKS again.

jhenderson; thanks for the info. That helps a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to educate me a little more.

About 2 yrs. ago I queried this web site about my brake lights coming on whenever they felt like it. I had to let my membership lapse but right before I did a very helpful member responded the problem was with the "forward control module". I have tolerated the inconvenience of the lights coming...

I just wanted to say thank you to all the people who responded to my OD question. I am very impressed by the overall knowledge and experience that so many TDR members have and are willing to share. I will post the results when I decide what to do. Again, thank you all. Oo.

I would like to say thanks to everyone for giving me lots to think about on the Gear Vendors O/D question. A lot of excellent ideas and opinions based on logic and experience. I have a lot to think about and if anyone is interested I will post what I actually end up doing. Again, thank you for...

I have a 2005 2500 short bed 4 door p/u with the 5. 9 ltr. Cummins. It has the 6 speed manual with the "tow package" and 4. 11 rear end. My question is for any opinions and facts anyone might have on putting a "Gear Vendors" O/D unit on this vehicle. The eng is at 2500 rpm at 70+ mph and I would...

Sorry for the delayed thanks, I have been gone for a little while. Is the FCM a remove and replace type thing and where would that be in the truck? (under the hood or the dash?) What else does it control? What does it look like and any concerns when I remove it? I have heard some electical...

Just got back. Thanks for the response. I replaced the switch and it is a very simple procedure, meaning it is idiot proof so even I am able to do it. When the brake lights come on, I usually turn the truck on and pump the brakes. This has never worked in turning off the lights. It's just where...

I have a 2005 diesel 2500, with the 6 speed trans. About two years ago I noticed once in a while I would come out in the morning and both brake lights would be on. I replaced the brake light switch about 5 months ago and that fixed the problem for about a month. It has since come back but very...

Thanks for the reply, I just logged back on. You sound much more knowlegable than I on the subject so maybe you can make sense of it. It appears the problem occurs when I leave my cell phone charger in the lower dash outlet overnight, w/o the cell phone attached. Is this something you have heard...