Two guys garage

[Task125]

Well what did everyone think of the show last night?

I think they skipped over a few things,but it looks like a pretty easy install. Mike

 

[DHess]

I was pretty disappointed. They really skipped a lot on the e-brake install - especially the vacuum pump and belt . The part showing the engine could have been more detailed - they made it too simple. They did have good things to say about the engine - maybe Sam will have thoughts of dumping his Isusu for a real rig.



Does anybody think the Cummins really weighs 1400 lbs like was stated?



Dave

 

[JWhitcomb]

I noticed they did not mention a lift pump. The pump they called a transfer pump did look stout.

 

[Casey Balvert]

They did mention the lift pump but maybe not by that name. I am positive they showed the pump on the back of the fuel filter canister but can't remember exactly what they called it.



As far as the weight goes, I don't think those guys were even close. If I recall correctly it weighs just under 1000 pounds.



Overall I was disappointed by the lack of REAL information and the exaust brake installation was a bit of a joke. Guess I will find out shortly what the install is really like. Oh well, nice to see a Dodge on the show anyway.





Casey

 

[JWhitcomb]

Well they did show the vac pump, only until recently did I find out you need one on '03. Pretty tough to show step by step when you really only have about 10-15 minutes to cover things.

 

[ntenna]

Originally posted by CBalvert



As far as the weight goes, I don't think those guys were even close. If I recall correctly it weighs just under 1000 pounds.







Casey

Well, Casey, they did not specify the whole drive-train or not (and I agree with everybody's comments, even my wife who did watch the whole show:--) thought they skipped alot) , but if you add the 350-pound 6-speed to the almost 1000-pound engine and the clutch, I bet it is pushing 1400 lbs!

 

[Prairie Dog]

DHess, I think someone got confused, the 8. 3 L Cummins weighs 1400 Lbs. Ours weigh about 900 to 950 depending on output.

 

[coldsteel]

Best part of the whole show..... First set of commercials ,piers doing figure eight burnouts, for the bd commercial...

 

[wcjp]

Are they going to replay this anytime soon?

 

[DPKetchum]

They refered to lift pump as a low volume fuel pump. 1400 or 950 you're still going to pop a nut if try to lift it!:--)

 

[Fireman]

Sam and Dave didn't skip much. It only took them and some other guy 4-5 min to install an e-brake. That's about right cuz it only took me 15 min working alone :-laf



But seriously folks that was pretty bad. They spent more time talking about removing and reinstalling fender liners than any other part of the operation. Seems like the rest of the show was a big sales pitch for DC and Cummins. Lots of fluff, not much substance. Come on Sam and Dave what's happened to you guys?



Fireman

 

[JWerkheiser]

Seeing how Dodge and Cummins especially get left out of most of the mechanics shows on TV, I was actually quite enthused about seeing one of our trucks on there. I liked seeing the sales pitch. Maybe some people considering competitors's trucks will see the value of the new truck/engine. Increased coverage of our trucks will only help sales.



James

 

[DPKetchum]

Its not a very long show. My wife and i enjoyed it and found it informotive.

 

[Fireman]

It isn't nearly as informative as their previous show, Shadetree Mechanic. It had much more substance.



This is just an observation, I like Sam and Dave, it would be nice to see them start doing their show more like they used to.



JMO

Fireman