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  1. Mojave Red

    More Diesel Power exposure

    Take a look at their message boards. There's a category for GM 6.2/6.5, Duramax, Power Stroke and Cummins (listed in that order) - NO 6.9/7.3 IDI category :puke: I think there's a bit of GM bias over there - even in the magazine. The GM 6.2/6.5s get a lot more exposure even though our...
  2. Mojave Red

    3 and 4 row radiator fun

    Hey Travis Where/how do I get one of those? I going to hold on to my truck for a while and cooling is the last major issue I have to deal with. I'd like to never see the high side of 220 again - regardless of load or ambient temp. Thanks, Brian
  3. Mojave Red

    water injection system in front of charger

    ....just saw it on TV and thought I'd bring it up here - was never sold on it. No worry.
  4. Mojave Red

    water injection system in front of charger

    I saw this water/methanol injection system on "Two Guys Garage" a few weeks ago. They said is could be used on any turbo diesel and was good for quite a bit of power. At $189, it seems like a good deal. Click link below and scroll to bottom of page...
  5. Mojave Red

    Need help with C-6 problems - Long Post

    The Bishop Ford dealer quoted me $1200 for the transmission. The shop wanted another $800 for RR. My wife over heard the shop manager scolding the Ford parts guy for quoting the too low price of $1200. They assessed the situation: Three families on their first day of vacation = this guy will...
  6. Mojave Red

    Need help with C-6 problems - Long Post

    Calvin I might just take you up on that. Because of our schedule down here, we would have to do it in a four day weekend or I'll have leave my truck up there until my next break. I'm pretty sure I could make it up there with no load. I'll be in touch. Does anyone have a picture of the...
  7. Mojave Red

    Need help with C-6 problems - Long Post

    Mel You might be right about the wrong modulator. The one I have now looks different than the old one. I think we have a decent trans shop here in town. I just wanted to get a baseline of information before I went there. The shop in Bishop was all too ready to sell me a rebuild to the...
  8. Mojave Red

    Need help with C-6 problems - Long Post

    This event happened a couple of weeks ago but the problem persists. Let me set the stage: It's the first day of our two week block leave (Army guy for those who don't know) and my wife and I, along with a couple of other Army families, are headed to the eastern Sierra Nevada for a little...
  9. Mojave Red

    First tow, and she ran hot - who has improved cooling system?

    Jim73 I've been fighting high temps for years since rebuilding my engine and adding a turbo. I'm located at Ft Irwin (Barstow area) so I'm no stranger to triple digit temps. I just got back from a weeks fishing in the E. Sierras (June Lake Loop+Mammoth Lakes areas). Outside temps were...
  10. Mojave Red

    Strange electrical problem

    Thanks. Reconnected the batteries and everything is back to normal. I'll get under the dash and see if I can track this thing down. Brian
  11. Mojave Red

    Strange electrical problem

    We had some pretty heavy rain here in the Mojave today. Some water must have seeped in somewhere because my horn came on all on its own - was probably stuck on for nearly 15 minute - my neighbors must love me! I had to pull the negative battery cable to get it to stop. I guess I'll let things...
  12. Mojave Red

    Electric Gauge Recommendations?

    Looks like Isso pro. I'll order in the next couple of days. We're in the desert (Mpjave) right now with 2nd BCT, 1st CAV. Brian
  13. Mojave Red

    Electric Gauge Recommendations?

    Looking to replace my current mechanical guages wit a set of decent electric ones. What would you guys recommend? Looking for oil pressure and water temp. ...interested in vendors too. thanks, brian
  14. Mojave Red

    4.10 to 3.55 Power loss?

    I say "go for it!" Sure, your going to feel some power loss on the grades with your camper in back. But your still going to make it over anything in WA - just a bit slower... Be sure to watch your EGTs. Your going to enjoy your day to day unloaded driving much more with the lower RPMs. I...
  15. Mojave Red

    Temp light on!

    I'll replace the sender. I had an over-heating scare a couple of years ago. Since then, I monitor my gauges almost continuously. I posted this just to see if anyone had a similar experience or knew if this was an indicator of something worse. thanks, Brian
  16. Mojave Red

    Temp light on!

    I would be content to just unplug the thing and continue to monitor my gauge. Prudent? Why the need for redundancy?
  17. Mojave Red

    Temp light on!

    Hey Guys My engine temp light is coming on at just over 200 degrees as registered by my after-market temp gauge. The light stays on even after my gauge came back down to 190ish. I know the light isn't supposed to come on until around 240. There are no other signs of overheating. My guess...
  18. Mojave Red

    radiator cap

    My $.02: There's nothing wrong with temps around 200-210. I frequently see 200 when I climbing a grade empty - even when it's cool out. From what I've seen on this (and the other) board, temps around 220-230 are not uncommon when hauling a load in the heat of the summer. A few years back I...
  19. Mojave Red

    Time for new battery cables...

    Poke around the site a little... He uses 2/0, and has 3/0,4/0 if you want them. Looks like he's got all the rigth part to do what we want. $100 for all three cables - I might be interested.
  20. Mojave Red

    IDI Conquers Stoddard Valley OHV

    Stoddard Valley is about 15 minutes from my place. Let me know if you plan to return. I doubt I will try to conquer any mountains - although I have put my truck through its paces out here in the desert. - brian
  21. Mojave Red

    12 Volt Glow Plugs

    I'm trying to find a local Beru dealer. DAS is a little protective about part numbers, but I'm sure we can find these GPs through another vendor. The DAS time is a small solid state box that's mounted under the dash. It had a little dial for adjusting the burn time. I have no idea where they...
  22. Mojave Red

    12 Volt Glow Plugs

    I've got a DAS installed timer. The thing works great - almost like the stock system without the sticking and resulting GP burn out. During the summer I let it burn for 8-9 seconds (recommended by DAS). During the winter, I bump it up to 11-12 seconds. The thing with the timer is it always...
  23. Mojave Red

    12 Volt Glow Plugs

    "as far as I know Beru doesn't make a 12v that will work for us" According to DAS, that's exactly who supplies their 12v GPs. ...Beru and some other lesser known company. I've got a couple of CD GP out and need to replace them. DAS qouted me around $22 US for the Beru GPs - that was just...
  24. Mojave Red

    Huge 6.9 Problems

    Looks like we might finally get a West Coast get-together - at Scotty's place! :rolleyes:
  25. Mojave Red

    Huge 6.9 Problems

    Scotty This sucks! Let me know if you need me to come down during the weekend and help turn a wrench. Hopefully it won't be as bad as it looks - it could be the oil cooler as stated above. The only cracks in a 6.9 I'm familiar with are those that form around the block heater. And then it...

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