Recent Content by smokinhole

1999, 168,000 mi, Original batteries! Oo. Cranks like new but, for who knows how much longer:eek:

165,000. 1 LP, 1 VP, everything else is stock. Best truck I've owned.

Thanks for the recomendations! The old mystery juice is coming out this weekend.

Great, I'm glad this sounds like a fluid type problem not a mechanical issue. I'll get the mystery goo out of there and replace with some better stuff. Thanks

Hey guys, I'm having a heck of a time getting into first and second gear for the first 15 minutes or so in the morning. It's not cold where I am, high 30's at the worst. I have to force it into gear or let the clutch out a little to get it into gear. After everything gets warmed up it shifts...

Aaron A, Thanks a bunch for that link. I think I understand whats going on now. I was having a hard time wrapping my head around what was going on in the tank. I didn't know there was anything in there but a simple fuel pickup. Thanks! SH

Btowler, Thanks, I'll pick one up!

Fuel tank module? Sorry, I'm not sure what that is. If you are referring to the in tank pump setup. I never had one, my pusher was still mounted up front. This is a common problem? So what would fix this cheaply? I'm sick of throwing money at my fuel system. Thanks, SH

After installing the GFS pump kit I have been having trouble with hard starts when my fuel gets down below a 1/4 tank. I've never had a problem before and didn't touch the plumbing back there at all. It's wierd, I can go put a couple gallons in and voila all is good again. What's the deal? SH

Thanks, I didn't know that. I figured they all needed taped. I read your thread. Did you get your problems sorted out? I've noticed that there are alot of guys having similar issues as us.

Update..... I tried disableing the pump and it didn't help the situation. So I figured I must have an air leak somewhere. Also read in another thread that teflon tape is not diesel resistant and that is what I used when I put the gauges on. I took everything apart and used Rectorseal #5...

Shortshift, I'll give it a shot and see what happens. I had heard of this before but, I was thinking it more of a lack of fuel issue or air in the system, rather than too much pressure. At this point in the game I'm up for anything! I just wonder why there is no singular "sure thing" fix for...

I've been following the other threads relating to hard starts after installing the GDP Walbro pump. I am in the same boat and I would like to know if anybody has found a solution for the problem. I lost the original VP44 about two months ago and replaced it with a remanufactured pump from...

Hey, I just recently joined the TDR (first post actually) and am looking for a good diesel shop in the San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles area. My truck is totaly stock with 150k on it and it's due for a engine checkup and maybe a few upgrades. I've had the truck for about a year now and it runs...