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Yesterday I went to replace the fuel filter because it had been leaking. I thought the fuel leak was washing oil residue off the back of the engine. The drippings were black, but smelled like fuel. After the filter replacement, I started it to check for fuel leaks, but saw oil dripping from...

Years ago I was looking at installing a 2 speed gear splitter on my K2500. I had located one that goes between the transmission and the transfer case, that way you could use it in 2X4 and 4X4 (not like gear vendors that only work in 2X4). I never pulled the trigger, but now am thinking of...

Last summer I purchased a 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee sport. It has big miles and is tired, but there is no rust. I found it on Craigslist in CO for the right price. Anyhow, Now I've been thinking of a diesel conversion. I happen to already own a brand new 6.5. It's on an engine stand in my shop...

We all have had some bad luck with substandard parts and/or hired labor. Some of us more than others. That’s why we (I) try to do as much as we (I) can ourselves, including R&D at great cost in time, money and frustration. Some of us like to give the supplier of substandard products and...

I'm being plagued with header leaks on my custom stainless headers on my P-400 upgrade in my Motorhome. Originally we used stock exhaust gaskets, but the bolts would loosen some would even back out far enough to fall out. We talked to Peninsular to see what they recommended and they said to use...

Last summer my AC quit working on my 98 K3500 6.5 TD. I wasn't too concerned, as I didn't drive it very much and if it was warm outside, I just opened the window. In the winter, it wasn't a problem. I had noticed the compressor clutch wasn't engaging and someone told me it was probably low on...

I recently had an issue with my ps mirror. I ordered Chris Cam TTMs from Leroy. We are having problems trying to figure out the wiring. I ordered the heated/marker light model. My truck doesn't have a heated mirror switch, but I figured once mounted, I could fabricated something for that...

I stopped by the shop today to drop off the custom brackets to relocate the FFM. They had everything hooked up and were trying to get it to fire, but couldn't get fuel to the injectors. I figured it would be a hard start with everything new. New IP, new FFM, new injectors and new injector...

It all started with some bantering on another thread between those of us from the north and those from somewhat warmer climates. Well since my recent work replacing the IP. Injectors, GPs, FTB mod and my Heath PCM, I had been pretty pleased with the starting in cold weather. It had been...

Here's the question: I ordered HO injectors with my P400 from Peninsular. I had discussion with them and with Heath, as I was also replacing injectors on the K3500 this fall too. Well, Heath told me that I should not use the HO on my motorhome project, while Matt at Peninsular said I should...

Today I went to use my 98 K3500 and it was hard to start, smoked like crazy and took awhile to clear up, kind of. It doesn't have much power and wants to still smoke some, but not as bad. It kind of acted like a dirty fuel filter, so I changed it after I drained the T valve to get out any...

Has anyone had an experience with Dorman PMDs? I see the are very inexpensive online. I was just thinking it would be a cheap way to have a spare in the spare parts box while traveling, if they are any good.

I have 2 fuel filter managers. One is new and the other is a cleaned used one. The used on has a spring coil inside the tube where the heater element goes, the new one does not. In scanning through the feed the beast sticky, I saw some pictures with and some without. Is that spring coil...

Well here we go. It's been almost a year 6/17/13, that my motorhome let me done and I broke my leg 2/23/13. Now, my leg has healed and I'm finally getting to the motorhome repair. Here's the thread, for those that don't know or don't remember...

A buddy that knows I'm into 6.5TDs, sent this to me. I have no idea where the picture was taken.

OK, I know I'm cutting it close, but the weather here in Minnesota finally decided to straighten out. (I think/hope) 30 degrees and a foot of snow a week ago, in the southern part of the state. :mad2: Now I can work on my stuff outside (cuz I can't get it inside). It's time to replace the...

Here I am out on the road in my 1999 P30 chassis motor home about 1600 miles from home. http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/showthread.php?28121-My-new-to-me-6-5-L-TD-motorhome And made it to a Starbucks for wifi. The campground we are in doesn’t have it L Well, here are some issues that I’m...

Possibly new to me motorhome I'm wheelin and dealin on a 99 class A motorhome with a 6.5L TD in it. As soon as I nail down the price I'm going to go look at it. I want to see it, hear it, smell it, feel it and drive it. All the things one should do before buying it. It only has 68,000 miles...