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Very cool forum
well I am in the market for a diesel as I am sick of my 5.4L 4.10 gears, and 10mph not even towing anything. I'ts served it's purpose and still running strong with 286k and I bought it for 1500 bucks a year ago. Anyway about all that is in my budget will be an older truck with a 6.0L. Well after reading up on here I have no fear of buying one even if I have to do some things to it (I can work on about anything thank goodness) From what I understand I should look for something stock, have a scangauge ii handy for test drives, get coolant filter, and do the normal maint. religiously. Am I correct in the above. Thanks again for all of yall's knowledge and being the lab rats for all of us slow pokes to the party.
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well I am in the market for a diesel as I am sick of my 5.4L 4.10 gears, and 10mph not even towing anything. I'ts served it's purpose and still running strong with 286k and I bought it for 1500 bucks a year ago. Anyway about all that is in my budget will be an older truck with a 6.0L. Well after reading up on here I have no fear of buying one even if I have to do some things to it (I can work on about anything thank goodness) From what I understand I should look for something stock, have a scangauge ii handy for test drives, get coolant filter, and do the normal maint. religiously. Am I correct in the above. Thanks again for all of yall's knowledge and being the lab rats for all of us slow pokes to the party.
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Diesel in general has confused me a bit in the past--but this place has enlightened me alot. Not so scary and excessive heat (caused by whatever) is your enemy on these engines--pretty simple best I can tell (but I could be wrong)
Diesel in general has confused me a bit in the past--but this place has enlightened me alot. Not so scary and excessive heat (caused by whatever) is your enemy on these engines--pretty simple best I can tell (but I could be wrong)
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Between the Mix of GARBAGE After Market Parts and the Mechanics that have a Negative Value for Common Sense Better be on your A-Game when Looking for one
Between the Mix of GARBAGE After Market Parts and the Mechanics that have a Negative Value for Common Sense Better be on your A-Game when Looking for one
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Yes it also reads Trans temp, FICM vp-lp-mp, batteries, map,EBP, load,boost ETC the only thing it wont read is fuel pressure but most have installed the blue spring kit and a gauge to read
good luck on your finding and welcome to the Family
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