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  1. orrum

    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    U r very correct WarWagon, I cruised at 60mph all day today n never crossed 200 degrees. U just gotta drive it n pay attention to the details. Got to Auburn Alabama today, gonna make it home tomoro or bust ! LOL 450 miles to Orrum nc. Gotta get arrangements made before doc appt on Monday...
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    Fun with Ted, Todd, Bill and Paul…Resurrecting an Ultimate Rebuild.

    Wow thats some serious rpms Paul! That got my attention! I
  3. orrum

    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Hello, it rained me out today plus had a bad detour into cowpath Texas!!!! LOL Was on 84 in Texas heading sorta northeast and got road closed ahead follow detour sogns. Was on some serious cowpaths and deer trails!!!! Not sorry tho cause The Lil 6.2 can do them hills n log trucks...
  4. orrum

    Next project TDI in a Fiero!!

    You go Leroy!!!!! Its the Linza Sports car!!!!!
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    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Oops. Most dissapointed that I did not get to Utah. Paul, Pepperridge I really would of liked camping with yall n meeting The Fermanator but need to get home and get patched up. Hey all you guys I am very unhappy that I did not get yo meet yall...... Anyway gonna call it a nite, its raining...
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    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Hello my friends. Did not go back the way I came, sorta angle northeast on as usual non interstate roads. Wanted to see different stiff on the way home. Cant afford to use time stopping and prowling but I am getting to see it thru the windshield. I made it to Fairfield Lake State Park campground...
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    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Trips over... Very sad. So the deal is I was bitten by a brown recluse spider on my middle toe last summer, took forever for the podiatrist to heal it. It has flaired up with tiny ulcers twice since then, they healed easily in a week with the doc debriding the wound every 3-4 days. This...
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    Maintenance Day

    I use Mobil delvac 1300 15w40 due to a reccomendation by a member here. I felt n still worry about this 20 lb idle and 40 ld driving oil pressure thing. Uding Rotella I got definitely less than 20 lbs at a idle after a few miles after oil change. The Mobile delvac stays above 20 at a idle even...
  9. orrum

    No Start Issue - Heat Soak Issue?

    You can get a mechanical fuel gage for $12-15 at Napa n hook it to the fuel line and run it in front of the windshield temporary to check it. I used one like that when I first got my truck to diagnose a intermittent ops problem.
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    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Okay all my friends, I been up since 5am drinking coffee and worry about my foot. Time for yall to worry a little with me. I finally get to see the podiatrist today. If the doctor says looks good and to followup in a couple weeks and take a few more antibiotics I continue my trip and will be...
  11. orrum

    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Yea Leroy I know u done had the evil eye too!!!! LOL
  12. orrum

    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    LOL Stink eye huh! I once had a very good horse, he had two walleyes! My friends called him Crazy Face! LOL
  13. orrum

    Monday computer crash?

    Hey Bill can my lil tablet get a virus? I only had it a couple months. Its a Samsung from verizon.
  14. orrum

    Monday computer crash?

    So my dad calls me to warn that on CNN Friday the FBI warned of a virus attack that they had been fighting n the battle was lost they could not contain it any longer an its schedulled to go crazy Monday! The FBI warned to not go on the internet Monday! Dads not real good with a computer but he...
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    order placed

    Wow we r investing in the truck!!!!! U gonna luv that walbro pump, I got one from Leroy n its been pumping my as Turbine Doc calls it "witches brew" veggie oil blend for 12000 miles! That thing is tough, itll pump peanut butter n jelly sandwiches! LOL
  16. orrum

    Brutus and The Blue Ridge Parkway

    Hey Turbine Doc has a tranny cooler mounted under his bed with a fan on it connected to a switch. Thats my problem with The Lil 6.2, its the tranny heating up the coolant not the engine! Did u make it to Mabry Mills or were u goin the other way toward Linville Falls? Oughta be a lot of good...
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    order placed

    Yea what we gettin?
  18. orrum

    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Yep u r right Leroy, it looks good! Hope the doc trims a lil dead tissue off n says no infection, need to get it checked in two weeks! I be so outta here n headed for Diesel Cash, Marty and some new scenery!!!!! My brother in law says walleye r VERY tasty Husker!
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    My trip, the lil 6.2 that could!

    Never ate one but heard they r bony Husker.
  20. orrum

    Sad day...

    If its no other choice put the aluminum block sealer in it. Know a lotta folks had luck with it! Hey after a certain point what u got to lose?
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