Recent Content by ldillon

Boatpuller, Sorry to take so loooong to reply, I'm not here too often. I see you are one of the "Rain Lovers", way to go... . The NAPA I got my battery is the one on Highway 303, near Safeway. The CCA are 25 lower than the Delco I replaced, but it works okay... Lee

I changed my battery about two years ago. I found one that had 1000CA vs recommended 1025. Picked it up at NAPA Have had good luck here in Western Wa. ... Lee

:) Withers, glhs and RDusch, Thank you each for your honesty and good advice. The Banks is pretty but I can see by your answers that I would be spending too much. Again, thank you!:D ... Lee

I picked up a brouchre(?) at Camping World. In it I found the Banks Powerpack*. It contains all the stuff to add 70 hp and 240 ft lbs to my '92. I was wondering if anyone has used this setup and how is it working? Is it recommended? ... . Lee

Diesel Freak, You sound as though you are from around here or you have spent some time here. I don't like it here and will move as soon as I can retire..... I have been to NW BOMBERS. . It is a good site. I have been to many of the diesel sites. Each has something to use. I am trying to become...

DBF, I have used the Pacbrake for about 3-4 years. I have done nothing to the trans. I am very careful how I use it. First I turn off the OD, if on. Then if need be, slow with the service brakes to aroung 50. At this point I pull the shift lever into 2nd. It slows down very well. Of course you...

Thanks Guys, These are the kind of responses I was hoping for. Looks like it is EGT first. I am looking to make a heavy hauler and personally do not need to get down the road too fast. It would be fun to walk away from one of THEM, though..... Lee

Tim, Thanks... I've a lot to do. The first thing is going to be $$$ then the guages. Thanks again... Lee

Johnryan, You want to take into account the distance from the 5er pin and the front of the 5er. Some are of different lengths. I pulled a 5er with a short box and long. Prefer the long. Now pull TT, but that's another story... Lee

46 mech You might want to check the sway control, if you have one. I found on mine that the creaking occurs when turning. I took off the control for just a little while... No creak!... Lee

I have owned this truck for 8 years. Was thinking about a replacement (another brand),. Thought I would look into this website. Well... . It looks as though I will keep this one and BOMB it some... . Now... For the question, what is recommended first? Guages, which ones? What else. You should...