NW BOMBers at it again!

[Archive]

Just finished helping install 275 injectors for a fellow NW BOMBer in my driveway. What a beautiful day for it... sunny and warm. We did a bunch of BSing and talking, and it took about three hours, but the engine was so hot when we started, we had to wait for it to cool down.



The installation went very smooth. And, of course, it is always fun to dig into the Cummins.



I will let him give his name out if he wants to... I'm not sure how stealthy he wants to be! He has lots of other mods, tho...

 

[DAWG-1]

I'm Waiting... ... ...

 

[Archive]

Dawg-1... whatcha waiting for? We can turn that engine red without using paint! Heat her up!

Disclaimer: I would never recommend running an engine that hot. I am just teasing the Dawg.

 

[Papa Joe]

At it again, eh Rob ?

After 5,000 miles on the 275s and PS Module (thank you Mr. Hanson) I'll tell you what I think.



They're GREAT. An honest 40hp, 1. 3 mpg increase, a wisp of smoke at low rpm hammer, and .



Joe

 

[DAWG-1]

I have to invest in fuel lines, fuel gauge and get rid of the cast. Then maybe injectors. Its not not to tease a DAWG on a short leash, he may get loose. LOL

 

[John]

DAWG, in reference to the inflammatory posts you made about a month ago (pertaining to me and my abilities), why don't you just use your own Craftsman tools and change your own injectors? As stated before, I have done ALL my own work (including injectors) with the exception of the transmission upgrade (and I was fully prepared to help Bill K. with that... per OUR agreement however, his two techs. worked for free that day to help us both out). Maybe you should watch where you walk so you don't step in any of your own... .



PS: I'm not the only NW BOMBer getting tired of your BS

 

[John]

..... separate post. . better attitude (towards a truly fine gentleman),



Papa Joe, I'm glad to hear you are pleased with your injector upgrade. Increased power AND mileage... how can you beat that?

 

[Papa Joe]

More power



You know Kevin's truck and mine are twins (his is usually cleaner) and he just recently installed a VA.

The jury is still out, but he may be slipping the asbestos in 3rd and 4th a little.

He'll keep us posted I'm sure.

If I knew the stock clutch would take it I'd be there, too.



Headlights forward and shiny side up. Joe

 

[Bob Wagner]

snicker snicker .....

Originally posted by John

DAWG, why don't you just use your own Craftsman tools and change your own injectors?



PS: I'm not the only NW BOMBer getting tired of your BS

 

[DAWG-1]

WHO ????????



PS. I dont see where on this post that I asked for HELP.

 

[Archive]

I am happy to help anyone... I am no expert, never claimed to be... but it is a form of relaxation for me to work on the Cummins. I truly enjoy it.



To restrict who we help or offer to help would be wrong. All I have ever asked is that you help someone else in return. As I did just last wednesday night. I was offered a "gift" of appreciation... not necessary.

 

[Sky]

<<<<<<Mechanical Dumb Dumb

Hey I had to have everything done for me. The most I have done on my own was remove the silencer ring and change my fuel filters and I was dam proud of my self



I have not been in on a bomb session yet, thats where I think I will learn the most. All my life I have paid others to do the work for me just because I didnt want to "screw" anything up on my vehicles and I just dont know how. I watched the guys change out my TC and VB and It looked like a nightmare. All the pieces they were taking off etc... , and had them scattered everywhere. What a horrible feeling to see your truck in pieces.



Anyway everyone had to start somewhere at some time, Ill just be getting a little later start! I take pride in my truck and it would be the cherry on top to do most of all the mods/work to it my self.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

*LOL* Sky...



You don't know fun until you have to put a truck back together when YOU din't take it apart. I have had to do that a few times at the shop, and so far, I have managed to get it right every time. The most challenging was a 7. 3IDI with the heads off, and the whole front of the motor taken apart. The fella that took it apart couldn't make it in that day, and guess who got to enjoy the re-assembly... *LOL* Toughest part was getting everything back on the front after the heads went back on. Parts were scattered everywhere, and none of the bolts had been left with the part they went to. Talk about going at it blind. Sheesh!



Oh well, the thing ran great, and it all stayed together, despite the fact it is a Ford!



Don't even get me started on GM 6. 5's... Not much is easy to do on those.



Working on the Cummins is great, especially if it is performance oriented. If I got to do that all the time, I would be ecstatic! But, I get to do the maintenance and repair work too, so I have to take the good with the bad. Fortunately, these things are a pleasure to work on, whether it be a simple injector change, or as drastic as head R&R (only had to do one of those). The task that takes the cake as being the biggest b!tch, is fuel hoses on the 12-valve trucks. Takes a while, as they are cirtually impossible to see. Easy to do when the transmission is out, but even then they can be tough. Every time I do it, I end up cursing at the Cummins engineers! Changing out a P7100 is a real joy too, since it is such a lightweight . In the end though, it's all worth it.



BOMBing is great, but it isn't always fun, especially when you have to do some of the menial tasks. I wish some of you guys could get a chance to work on some of the older trucks I have to work on. You'll get a new appreciation for your truck!



BOMB ON



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[Archive]

Evan... can we stay on topic? We were talking about helping others and BOMBing... not what you do for a living and get paid for.

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[Power Wagon]

I'm about ready to put together a NWBOMBERS website. We HAVE to get together