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    Starting problem

    I also belong to the tretracks group and have been since it origin. I agree there is not a lot of information on the 6.5 but a great forum for a trek owner. I agree there is little room to install a larger turbo, of anything can be done if the $$$$ arenot limited.
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    I completed doing a thorough cable inspection today a found nothing needing replaced, all good lead spacers, I think they were replaced a while back. Pulled the starter and took it down to local rebuild shop and found the solenoid was shot. Decided to let him rebuild mine versus getting a new...
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    Starting problem

    Thanks, but I have a set of manuals.
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    Starting problem

    I believe the coach is in the 18,000 lb area. The 6.5 is under powered for the size of this unit. Slow going up the mountains, but always have made it over. I regularly get 9 - 10 mpg. Have gotten as high as 13mpg, but that was probably going across Wyoming with a high tail wind. We purchased it...
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    Starting problem

    Thanks for all your replies. I will check all the cables and connection closer and clean everything good and if next step needed and will pull the starter and have it checked before I order a new starter. Sure do understand about the local chain automotive stores. I was really surprised at...
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    Starting problem

    Thanks Will. Is the power master a direct fit or is some modification required? It is about double the OE part from SS Diesel Supply, however their price for the Power Master is $491 compared to the $290 range from several others. Lee
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    Starting problem

    Thanks for the welcome. Just stumbled on to this page. Look forward to some replies.
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    Starting problem

    I have a 1999 motorhome with a 6.5 turbo in it. For a while now when I go to start it after glow plugs warmed the starter just clicks and then when I try it again it starts like normal. I have checked all the grounds the best I could and see no apparent problem. Have newer batteries and always...
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