Michael Fowler
Registered User
I've haven't been posting here much lately..... Sharon's health has been poor, and her back problems made riding in the truck impossible for her. Even getting into the truck was painful.
Well she is recuperating for back surgery---fused L4 & L5. So far, the results have been very encouraging. Before the operation she had continual leg cramps and pain. Pain was i 8-9 on a 10 scale. Operation was 7 am Monday, and home Tuesday. She still has pain at the surgical site, but not the other pain, and the level of pain has dropped to the 2-4 level. As per doctor's orders, I removed the dressings tonight so she could get a real shower. LOTS of shiny staples---not my strong suit!. All good news.
Now, that means we may be able to resume camping, and use of the truck. ( Current camper--a 1995 Wilderness 5th wheel w/ a slideout may be sold to get one with less climbing--PM if interested, and I'll provide some details--)
Last time I posted was to get so help with IP replacement---the original IP was dying at 225,000 mile (!!) duh.
I had a good 6.9 IP on the shelf, and installed it w/o turning it up when it was out of the truck and easy. Main reason for not turning it up was that I have no pyro nor boost gauge, so I'd be making changes blind.
The 6.9 IP works great, starts easily, but is seriously down on power.
Now that I may be using the truck more, I am ready ( or will be when the weather warms up a bit) to install the pyro and boost gauges.
Budget is tight (as usual)--What have you guys found as the best price/ value for the 2 gauges I need?
Can I access the manifold to install the thermocouple, or is it better to pull the manifold and drill/tap on the bench?
Well she is recuperating for back surgery---fused L4 & L5. So far, the results have been very encouraging. Before the operation she had continual leg cramps and pain. Pain was i 8-9 on a 10 scale. Operation was 7 am Monday, and home Tuesday. She still has pain at the surgical site, but not the other pain, and the level of pain has dropped to the 2-4 level. As per doctor's orders, I removed the dressings tonight so she could get a real shower. LOTS of shiny staples---not my strong suit!. All good news.
Now, that means we may be able to resume camping, and use of the truck. ( Current camper--a 1995 Wilderness 5th wheel w/ a slideout may be sold to get one with less climbing--PM if interested, and I'll provide some details--)
Last time I posted was to get so help with IP replacement---the original IP was dying at 225,000 mile (!!) duh.
I had a good 6.9 IP on the shelf, and installed it w/o turning it up when it was out of the truck and easy. Main reason for not turning it up was that I have no pyro nor boost gauge, so I'd be making changes blind.
The 6.9 IP works great, starts easily, but is seriously down on power.
Now that I may be using the truck more, I am ready ( or will be when the weather warms up a bit) to install the pyro and boost gauges.
Budget is tight (as usual)--What have you guys found as the best price/ value for the 2 gauges I need?
Can I access the manifold to install the thermocouple, or is it better to pull the manifold and drill/tap on the bench?