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  1. SlowBoat

    Semi FTB mod makes for improvement

    I would think that the clear tubing would get brittle from the heat rather quickly. Bad experiences from a LOT of small engines over the years using various types of tubing. It just doesn't seem to hold up well. I've been considering drilling and tapping my remote fuel filter base for a...
  2. SlowBoat

    The reason you don't slash a fuel filter to get home, or what was he thinking?

    Never got around to a price after what I found. I was led to the truck by the mans wife. They left me to spend all time I needed to look it over. The oil was about the same consistency of sludge, the trans fluid was brown and smelled burnt. Never got the engine to turn over with starter...
  3. SlowBoat

    97 GMC free wheeling fan clutch leads to upgrades

    Added the two AC Delco 12559336 thermostats and I'm at a gauge indicated 190 now. Went to a 3 mile grade with trailer and with the AC on I pulled the hill at a max of 205 temp doing 65 MPH, a new best for this rig. The temp dropped back down to 190 within a mile. I'm really starting to get...
  4. SlowBoat

    Semi FTB mod makes for improvement

    Well, after a thermostat replacement test drive of 25+ miles, I began to smell diesel fuel getting close to home. I didn't replace that short 1/4" 90 return line on top of the injection pump! It LOOKED good. But, pulling it revealed a small crispy spot on the underside of the 90 that was...
  5. SlowBoat

    Semi FTB mod makes for improvement

    I have a new set of Bosch injectors to go with the planned turbo upgrade. Researching a cold air upgrade to the K47 air cleaner.
  6. SlowBoat

    Semi FTB mod makes for improvement

    Time constraints forced me into a quick workaround on my FTB upgrade. A rusty fuel return line at the tank sending unit was causing me grief with a leak and the sending unit replacement showed up some iffy steel lines and flexible lines that needed attention, with no time to wait on ordering...
  7. SlowBoat

    The reason you don't slash a fuel filter to get home, or what was he thinking?

    Been looking at a 99 3500 w 6.5L that's been sitting a while. The owner said it just kept getting slower and slower till it wouldn't do anything but idle in neutral. The fuel filter manager filter was supposedly replaced on the road by a mechanic who charged him $100 for the repair and let him...
  8. SlowBoat

    I'm back with a keeper. .

    AC Delco part no 15010202 for the 21" Duramax fan. The cheapest I found was from RockAuto.com, one of our site vendors. They are also offering a 5% discount code that expires Sept 5, info is available in the vendors section.
  9. SlowBoat

    97 GMC free wheeling fan clutch leads to upgrades

    Didn't get the pics added.
  10. SlowBoat

    97 GMC free wheeling fan clutch leads to upgrades

    Had my fan clutch go into free wheel mode on long curvy 2 lane grade with traffic backed up till I made it to a pull off. Let the engine idle with hood up while dash temp gauge dropped from indicated 230 back down to 185. A good 30 minutes with the fan jerking into motion now and again...
  11. SlowBoat

    Slight redesign of A/C system

    Leroy, got any updated status on your A/C mod? Did your interior cooling improve? Did that oversize A/C condenser have any effect on your engine cooling.
  12. SlowBoat

    Stock fuel pump croaked, installed a Walbro

    I noticed an immediate improvement in the starting and idling. Running out on the highway, well there's no comparison. My stock lift pump must have been just trickling enough to keep the IP primed and leaving all the work to it. I will put a gauge on it before I tear things down and add the...
  13. SlowBoat

    Stock fuel pump croaked, installed a Walbro

    I recently installed a new PMD behind the bumper with a kit from Leroy Diesel after a total failure. Solved all my problems so I thought. I was moving some equipment from the pasture to the shop and had shut down outside the building. Finished up unloading and the Sierra 3500 wouldn't fire...
  14. SlowBoat

    Flo-Pro Brand exhaust?

    Well, now I have to say that I'm REALLY impressed. I got the box in containing the turbo back exhaust system about 3:30 today and it wasn't even creased! Good job UPS! I never expected to get it so quick. You have excellant support from your supplier Leroy. Good job Diamond Eye! Now I just...
  15. SlowBoat

    Flo-Pro Brand exhaust?

    Ordered a Diamond Eye turbo back exhaust system, Pro-FLo 2.5 crossover pipe, Walbro fuel pump and fittings from Leroy Diesel today. He confirmed the order and shipment in about a half an hour. I'm impressed!
  16. SlowBoat

    Flo-Pro Brand exhaust?

    Thanks, that's enough of a reason to stick with the 'tried and true' that other members using.
  17. SlowBoat

    Flo-Pro Brand exhaust?

    Correction! It's Flo-Pro Brand exhaust. Fingers got dislexia.
  18. SlowBoat

    Flo-Pro Brand exhaust?

    Has anyone got any experience with their turbo back w/muffler system for the 6.5L? I'm shopping for my 1997 GMC 3500 CC Dually. This is the system that Alligator Performance is selling now for this model truck, and I've not found anyone using it with the search engine. I've noticed good...
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