So true all the scammers out there. All I can do is rely on honest people to do the right thing. I hope my Pump from Quadstar holds up and does a good job. the old pump had a sticker on it from 2013 so the pump was changed at that point, it still had the Stanadyne data plate on it.
Thanks Will, well I am trying to get the best advise I can about parts for this old girl and I try to research as much as possible. I am changing out the harmonic balancer and pulley just for safe measure, I am sure this engine is over 100000+ miles and while I am freshening it up I just thought...
If you mean the time keeper, then no I won't be using those. I read a thread on another diesel site and the mechanic said to use chain and gears so if there is an issue the chain takes the brunt of the breakage and not the crank or cam. With unknown true mileage it might be a low cost insurance...
Happy May everybody! Well I am on my way to repairing my truck, got the pump last week and have the truck torn down to do the pump as well as several other repairs. A lot of my parts are original and need to be replaced. I have a question...if I am torn down this far would it be a good idea to...
My pump arrived today, glad to get it. I have some other parts ordered so I can do a good job since I am going in deep with this repair. I'm going to clean as much of the engine as possible, I did spend some time pressure washing as much of it as I could, even laying down to clean the underside...
OK guys I pulled the trigger and ordered a pump, hope it gets here soon and I will start to disassemble this beast. I will update the progress. The truck is rust free and not in bad shape so I will fix and keep it going. Thanks again for all the help and advise.
Oh thanks, I have to work 3 1/2 hours Friday so I will be back home about 1030 depending on traffic. can I get your contact info. I will give you exact location, once again I really appreciate it!!
THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE HELP WITH THIS, I'M SURE WE WILL FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. IF I NEED A PUMP I MIGHT TRY TO GET THE NEW ONE AND CONTINUE TO KEEP FIXING THE TRUCK UP. YOU GUYS ON HERE ROCK AND SURE GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE....HOPE THE FERMANATOR WILL CONTACT ME.
Awesome, I can help you. I am off chancy road in settlers rest RV resort...I work 6am-6pm 5 days a week in Tampa, I can meet this Friday after about 1030 or sat-sun what works best for you. Not sure how far the truck will make it or it might not stop at all. PH# 478-288-7778 and thanks
LOL no Harley Dealer here, we bought this one in Georgia in 2015, yep lots of old crusty people that can't drive. Do you have any direct contact info for him? Small town not to hard to get around.
Zephyrhills Florida...about 30 miles north of Tampa. It would be great to find someone that would...
LOL true...a bit late to the game but I am still in it. You are right about the parts stores scan tool. Well my choices are limited around here but I will be calling tomorrow, I do have a lot of dealers in my area, last resort go to them for scan. pump+Leroy's scan tool+all other things....gosh...