Checking in....-a 6.5 update

[Ratman]

Hello old friends, it has been a while, so I figured I would check in and see what's shakin' in 6.5 land. Here is an update on my junk.

My rebuilt cracked bottom-end 599 engine in my signature just rolled over 80k on the rebuild, and it is still running like a top. It is still daily driven, and hauls and tows stuff whenever and wherever I need.

The only things I have done are replace a lift pump, change fuel filter, replace 3 glows, and done regular non-syn oil changes at around 3000.

The only thing on the to-do list is to change out the input shaft on the trans and do a clutch job.

Other than that, I am very pleased.

 

[Will L.]

Have to love it when it just keeps a goin! any harder start issue with the 18:1 pistons now that it has some miles?

 

[ak diesel driver]

good to see ya back!

 

[Ratman]

Have to love it when it just keeps a goin! any harder start issue with the 18:1 pistons now that it has some miles?

When not plugged in it does belch white smoke for about 10-15 seconds after it lights off if it is below 40F, -but has never failed to start with a bump of the starter, even when not plugged in and below 40F.

It just plain runs great, I must have some strange "magical" combination or something...-whatever it is, it just works..