Recent content by Mike The Mac Man

Thanks for all the help guys I really appreciate it!

Hi guys, need help finding the timing spec for a 98 6.5 non turbo w/mechanical pump. We have the replacement engine in my tool truck but really need these spec's, any help would be appreciated :???:

Well I received my engine from Ted's Trucks (TT) and was very impressed with the crating and engine itself:thumbsup:. The compression readings were in the well under the plastic wrap and if correct were looking really good, 535 to 545 on all cylinders. We pulled the valve covers and pan and...

8-10 mpg

There not to bad to pull apart, take the hood off radiator, condenser etc and pull it straight out.

Didn't really notice anything unusual, the temp was about 180 and the oil psi was about 60 at 2000 rpm. I was just pulling on to the ramp to the interstate with 3/4 throttle and with no notice at all bang! Will open it up soon and I'll let you kow what we find.

Thanks on the support vendor info, problem is shipping, you buy from Mac and spend $100 free shipping! Tools are heavy and cost a little to ship. Also I sell at the same price the Mac web site does, I don't want to under cut my fellow distributors. I will help in anyway I can though. Will...

Thanks for the info I'm getting the motor from Ted's Trucks, I've read a lot about his ex-military engines and they seem to be a good deal. Being this will be the 3rd engine I can't afford to keep blowing them. If i'm doing something wrong let me know, in the last two Jaspers I used Valvoline...

Thanks guys! If I can be any help on the tool end of things just let me know. I'm pretty opened minded when it comes to tools I'm not your tipical BS salesman......Mike

Hi guys, I have a 1998 P30 step van horror story :mad2: I'm trying to make rite :thumbsup: It has a 6.5 non turbo. A short story, bought it:hihi: motor had cracked cylinder, replaced with a drop in Jasper, lasted 2 weeks..crank broke:nonod:. Jasper honored the warrenty:thumbsup:, 42000 mile...