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It was a GOOD day. I drove the truck to Murray and back and it was like a whole new machine. A big thank you to Paveltolz for his help, plus he provided lunch... what a guy!!! Also a big thank you to others in the forum for their advice and support. Now I just need to get a turbo, then get...

Thanks again for your help!! I'm still shaking my head that the mechanic I had do the work (who claimed to have worked on lots of 6.5s) would torque the bolts down so much, then, to add insult to injury Permatexed the gaskets... I did tighten down the nut on the Turbmaster a little to where I...

Thanks for the information Will. I'm not sure how to tell, though I can get the data, etc. It's on a Cummins engine, I'm thinking it's a 6B inline six from a piece of construction equipment. Has individual valve covers like the 12 valve 5.9 used in trucks, but doesn't quite look the same...

So "Pavel" and I got together today to work on the truck. It was slow-going as the previous mechanic that worked on it had really wrenched down on the IP mounting bolts. Pavel finally was able to get to them after I bought a set of wrap around wrenches from HF--he also had to remove the upper...

So I'm wanting to upgrade my turbo, probably an HX35 or HX40. I see them for sale online but don't want to buy something that isn't configured properly. What should I look for as to specs? I've already got a used ECM to get reprogrammed, so I need to find a turbo before I program it. Regards...

Yes, it's between the tank and the Raptor pump. I got both the Raptor pump and prefilter through Leroy diesel. You'll also get a length of 1/2" ID fuel hose and an adapter to hook it to the sending unit of the tank. I'd recommend replacing the sending unit when you do this as you'll want to...

Thanks, I already got the part time job. It allows me to work from home, fortunately.

Ok, thanks.

Yeah, I'm a tinkerer, and love doing things with my hands. One of my major hobbies is refurbishing old Garden tractors. I have about 12 right now... most run, but many need some work... keeps me out of the pool halls I tell my wife, whose very supportive and patient. Some of my pneumatics...

Thanks for the response. I'll try the fuel gauge suggestion you mentioned as I do have one as part of a tune up kit. I'll get one a permanent one installed as soon as I can. I have a boost gage, and Boost pressure maxes out about 8-9 psi right now. From what you've said, that may be causing...

Good question about the fill cap. I haven't run it loose, but there is a release of pressure (vacuum?) when I open the cap... Is that normal?

Thanks, Will. I haven't noticed any black or grey smoke when accelerating... just curious, what is the purpose of the clear return line from the IP? I'll get a fuel pressure gauge installed. We put in a new timing chain. We looked at the time keeper, but couldn't justify the expense. As for...

Hi, All I have a 1996 K2500 GMC, extended cab long bed. 184,000 miles, 4LE80 transmission, 4.10 differentials. The truck was owned by a farm in northern Idaho, and needed a lot of "corrective action" to resolve some benign neglect. The previous owner had a new injection pump installed, but not...