Goofyexponent
Mentally Unstable..
I have decided to use my 1000th post to tell what all I have learned this year...mainly about IDI's, but also in life in general.
1) Factory gauges are meant for looks, NOT functionality. Replace or at least add a couple of mechanical gauges to monitor your truck no matter what make, model or year!!
2) When Mel says ZD9's only, listen to him. I jsut replaced 3 burnt bosch plugs I got on discount. BUT, in my defence I abused them yesterday morning to try and get ol' blue running.
3) Unless you like buying extra fuel, DO NOT SCREW WITH THE FACTORY PUMP SETTINGS! I turned my truck up 1 flat, then 6 flats for a grand total of 2 miles....and turned it back to 1 flat above factory. Sure, all the black smoke makes a guy feel all tingly, but it is irresponsible and foolish....but I still like it!!!
4) Change the oil often and use good oil. I bought some cheap Wlamart oil once, and it made the engine emit some pretty irregular noises. I used a higher quality oil last oil change and ran a cycle of Z max through it, problem solved!
5) Maintain decent batteries, a good starter, and make sure your alternator is up to *****. You will regret it come winter time when you are trying to boost the truck with a dump truck....
6) Run her at 55 and your wallet will thank you. 23 Miles per Imperial gallon with agressive mud tires, a couple hundred pounds of strap metal in the bed and the road wasn't exactly flat where we were headed. 55 might drive you nuts, but you will save a PILE on fuel and get there alive lol.
7) Grease things that have grease fittings REGULARLY! I didn't learn this this year, but I figgured I would add it anyways.
8) JUST because it says $19.99 shipping, doesn't mean that UPS won't charge you $48.60 in cross border charges....NEVER USING UPS EVER AGAIN!
9) The swine flu is real, not just a political scare tactic. It makes you feel like you got hit by a chargin bull and you litterally won't do anything but crap and sleep.
10) When asking for advice, listen to it! Expecially when it is from members of OB...online or not!! Just because this part is cheaper than that part, don't mean it's worth it!!
11) Alcohol, fishing rods and a flower garden are a BAD mix in an apartment complex in the middle of the city....especially when your balcony is overlooking a parking lot...enough said. Check "I'm gonna plant that" for details...
12) Remember, no matter how old you feel.....it's not the age that counts, it's the milage!
Hopefully this year things go a little smoother, and I hope everyone gets to enjoy one more spin around the sun.
Goofyexponent - Chris
1) Factory gauges are meant for looks, NOT functionality. Replace or at least add a couple of mechanical gauges to monitor your truck no matter what make, model or year!!
2) When Mel says ZD9's only, listen to him. I jsut replaced 3 burnt bosch plugs I got on discount. BUT, in my defence I abused them yesterday morning to try and get ol' blue running.
3) Unless you like buying extra fuel, DO NOT SCREW WITH THE FACTORY PUMP SETTINGS! I turned my truck up 1 flat, then 6 flats for a grand total of 2 miles....and turned it back to 1 flat above factory. Sure, all the black smoke makes a guy feel all tingly, but it is irresponsible and foolish....but I still like it!!!
4) Change the oil often and use good oil. I bought some cheap Wlamart oil once, and it made the engine emit some pretty irregular noises. I used a higher quality oil last oil change and ran a cycle of Z max through it, problem solved!
5) Maintain decent batteries, a good starter, and make sure your alternator is up to *****. You will regret it come winter time when you are trying to boost the truck with a dump truck....
6) Run her at 55 and your wallet will thank you. 23 Miles per Imperial gallon with agressive mud tires, a couple hundred pounds of strap metal in the bed and the road wasn't exactly flat where we were headed. 55 might drive you nuts, but you will save a PILE on fuel and get there alive lol.
7) Grease things that have grease fittings REGULARLY! I didn't learn this this year, but I figgured I would add it anyways.
8) JUST because it says $19.99 shipping, doesn't mean that UPS won't charge you $48.60 in cross border charges....NEVER USING UPS EVER AGAIN!
9) The swine flu is real, not just a political scare tactic. It makes you feel like you got hit by a chargin bull and you litterally won't do anything but crap and sleep.
10) When asking for advice, listen to it! Expecially when it is from members of OB...online or not!! Just because this part is cheaper than that part, don't mean it's worth it!!
11) Alcohol, fishing rods and a flower garden are a BAD mix in an apartment complex in the middle of the city....especially when your balcony is overlooking a parking lot...enough said. Check "I'm gonna plant that" for details...
12) Remember, no matter how old you feel.....it's not the age that counts, it's the milage!
Hopefully this year things go a little smoother, and I hope everyone gets to enjoy one more spin around the sun.
Goofyexponent - Chris
Don't feel bad, I got to eat my crow on those things when I first bought this beast.
