Recent content by Atwater

history is one big reason why i plan on acquiring a Vietnam era truck and doing a period correct restoration after i close on my shop/house.:-)

my 08 with a nv4500 pulling a gooseneck grosses somewhere around 17000 a couple times a year. On flat ground it's fine, any hill is a problem. The truck stops the rig just as well as my fathers 97 f350. I do plan on installing a 5.9 cummins to solve the hill problem. :driver:

im guessing the garden hose coming from under the dash is a rigged up ether injection port? I've seen the time something like that could be handy.

my 08 with the nv4500 seems like it does get better fuel economy if i wind it out more in each gear and cruise at about 60 as apposed to driving like a little old lady.:driver:

not sure about anyone selling new 6.2 blocks but it looks like 6.5 blocks are around. it does not sound like a cheap deal. ever think about just ordering a complete rebuilt 6.5 with all the updates + turbo? again not cheap but would eliminate a lot of hassle. cheapest thing though would be...

85-87 1/2 ton to 1 tons, 88- 91 1tons. basically as long as it is still the square body style after 85 the pedals should be ok.

gotta watch those k-cars sometimes , last one i rode in would break the tires loose at 50+..... granted it was seeing around 20psi......:shock:

if the 700 is longer i would think the shaft length would have to be changed2cents. how much longer is the 700?

with the 5 speed i get 17-18 typically empty and 12.5 mpg grossing somewhere around 15-16k seems like it tends to want to be wound out rather than be babied along. 60mph seems to be the sweet spot for cruising. 2cents

i believe there is a m1008 in the classifieds with a turbo + hood stack

for trips i just throw my portable gas powered compressor in behind the cab. leaves plenty of space for the goose-neck hitch and has plenty of air to run just about anything2cents

probably a good thing i saw that listing today instead of Friday aua:shock::shock::shock:

heater cores are not too bad. good idea on the fluids, then you know where you are:wink: personally while i like my 08, for regular use i would prefer something much newer.

well dont mean to be a pain but just about any thing you would look for on any 25 year old truck. ;) if the wiring looks to have been modified much run away2cents

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