tanman_2006
Just a farm kid...
I like the remote mount cooler and pump idea.
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88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"
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GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
I have a friend with a 97 Dodge Cummins NV4500, and he added an OEM auto trans cooler, and rigged up a pump with a sealed impeller and a magnetic coupling (aka no shaft seals to fail and leak all the fluid out) and he says that is the only way he can keep the NV4500 cool.
I am running twin Gear Tech coolers on my 93 (currently down right now.
scuffed a cylinder) and it makes a good difference. The only worry I had with the FAST Coolers was the clearance with the front driveline, so I put the Gear Tech ones on the 4wd and am saving the FAST coolers for the 2wd. The Fast Coolers look to hold more oil, so maybe one on the RH side and a GT one on the left?
I am running twin Gear Tech coolers on my 93 (currently down right now.
scuffed a cylinder) and it makes a good difference. The only worry I had with the FAST Coolers was the clearance with the front driveline, so I put the Gear Tech ones on the 4wd and am saving the FAST coolers for the 2wd. The Fast Coolers look to hold more oil, so maybe one on the RH side and a GT one on the left?
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
Hummm good to know. I think seeing the temps on this trip I just want a set of cooler pucks and call it a day. Was running 240 or so at night (60 deg out) and 270 day (112 out) while doing 60-80 MPH.I have a friend with a 97 Dodge Cummins NV4500, and he added an OEM auto trans cooler, and rigged up a pump with a sealed impeller and a magnetic coupling (aka no shaft seals to fail and leak all the fluid out) and he says that is the only way he can keep the NV4500 cool.
I am running twin Gear Tech coolers on my 93 (currently down right now.
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Well, the ol' dually did it. Scaled out just over 18k on the trip. 1,700 miles, 234 gallons of fuel.
Some highlights of the trip:
btfarm
America First!
Wow, that's waaaayy out there...
Good pics. Nice Jeep!
Good pics. Nice Jeep!
chevyCowboy
I might be crazy but i ain't dumb
I like the Jeep I'll bet that's a blast to drive in the dunes
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
Thanks, it was a really cool place, first time either of us had been there.
Well, for me it's a blast to ride in.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Truck load of fun right there.
GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
I never got to mention that I like the OEM wheels better.
I also think I used that same parking space at the army surplus store....
Looks like you guys enjoyed yourselves! I cant say that I have even laid eyes on that place, lots of cool stuff scattered around Idaho.
I also think I used that same parking space at the army surplus store....
Looks like you guys enjoyed yourselves! I cant say that I have even laid eyes on that place, lots of cool stuff scattered around Idaho.
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
Wheels? Like my stock steel wheels? Not these?
If i still had them, I would be overloading them.
If i still had them, I would be overloading them.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
Nice pictures and looks like all kinds of fun there.
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
I swear... Everything I own is lifted! Now she just needs some bigger tires...
So I went on another trip, big group camping adventure. On the way there I was exiting the freeway and started to hear a hissing sound. Pulled over to check the truck and found one of my rigid dually valve extensions must have been hit by something and the valve stem snapped off the inner dual. So, out came the spare. I'm glad to have a matching size spare under the truck. Luckily the tire had just started loosing pressure and didn't take any damage. Let me tell you, jacking the truck up with the camper on was no feat, hence me taking some pressure off by use of the camper jacks.
After like 40mins, I was on my way. This year we had like 80 people, a tiki bar, DJ, a bunch of lighting and lasers, and a hot tub.... Who ever said you had to stop having fun?
We use the cargo trailer to haul a good portion of the equipment (all the AV stuff, a chest freezer, and food) and the hot tub/tiki bar was built on another trailer. On the way out I got some mad flex with the trailer.
And here is the shot of all my RV buddies.
Since the valve extension incident, I decided to switch to flexible extensions that have a bracket. Since there is nothing designed for my weld wheels, I had to come up with my own solution. Not the prettiest weld in the world, had to do it with the ol' stick welder.
And, I'm ready for the next adventure...
So I went on another trip, big group camping adventure. On the way there I was exiting the freeway and started to hear a hissing sound. Pulled over to check the truck and found one of my rigid dually valve extensions must have been hit by something and the valve stem snapped off the inner dual. So, out came the spare. I'm glad to have a matching size spare under the truck. Luckily the tire had just started loosing pressure and didn't take any damage. Let me tell you, jacking the truck up with the camper on was no feat, hence me taking some pressure off by use of the camper jacks.
After like 40mins, I was on my way. This year we had like 80 people, a tiki bar, DJ, a bunch of lighting and lasers, and a hot tub.... Who ever said you had to stop having fun?
We use the cargo trailer to haul a good portion of the equipment (all the AV stuff, a chest freezer, and food) and the hot tub/tiki bar was built on another trailer. On the way out I got some mad flex with the trailer.
And here is the shot of all my RV buddies.
Since the valve extension incident, I decided to switch to flexible extensions that have a bracket. Since there is nothing designed for my weld wheels, I had to come up with my own solution. Not the prettiest weld in the world, had to do it with the ol' stick welder.
And, I'm ready for the next adventure...
btfarm
America First!
Wow, that's some kind of the camp setup!
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
That is big time camping adventure. How many days did you stay there?
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
We were up there 4 days.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
I was thinking it would have had to been more than a few days to take advantage of that camp setup. Looks like a big effort was put into a camp like that being off the main drag as it was.
Diesel Nut
Member
Nice looking rig and looks like a fun time.
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
Yeah it was a big effort but with the amount of people it wasn't too bad.
Thanks! Was definitely a fun time.
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Some shots from the last trip down to Oregon. Was a good trip, wish it was longer TBH.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
Another trip filled with action and fun I see, along with beautiful scenery.
YOU KNOW WHAT, I am jealous. You guys really know how to have fun.
Have you ever visited Crater Lake? In 2010 I came very close to making a big trip to your part of the country, but it just didn't happen. One of these days I am coming out there to that area.
It's on my list of places to visit along with Alaska, Maine and the Florida Keys.
YOU KNOW WHAT, I am jealous. You guys really know how to have fun.
Have you ever visited Crater Lake? In 2010 I came very close to making a big trip to your part of the country, but it just didn't happen. One of these days I am coming out there to that area.
It's on my list of places to visit along with Alaska, Maine and the Florida Keys.
88gmctruck
02GMCtruck
:lol: I hope that some of the fun I have motivates others to get out there.
I have not visited crater lake yet, have thought about it. I just haven't been in that area yet.
I have not visited crater lake yet, have thought about it. I just haven't been in that area yet.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
When I retire I definitely have plans to have a lot more time to do what I want to do. Camp, Fish, Hunt, Travel and some days not strike a lick at anything if the mood hits me.
I think back about 25 years ago, I use to do a lot of camping, fishing and a lot more hunting. Even helped farm 500 acres of land, one 400 acre farm was the best in this area. Those farms are gone now, but I still help take care of over 200 acres.
Have not been fishing in years and I look back at the old days and wonder how I found time to just take off and go.
I know what changed. I got married, settled down, keep up the mowing on three different properties now and work on a public job.
Retirement looks better and better each day. Then I will have some fun again my friend.
I think back about 25 years ago, I use to do a lot of camping, fishing and a lot more hunting. Even helped farm 500 acres of land, one 400 acre farm was the best in this area. Those farms are gone now, but I still help take care of over 200 acres.
Have not been fishing in years and I look back at the old days and wonder how I found time to just take off and go.
I know what changed. I got married, settled down, keep up the mowing on three different properties now and work on a public job.
Retirement looks better and better each day. Then I will have some fun again my friend.