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  1. Jim Long

    My "Stable"

    Instead of buying a new truck and paying through the nose on interest payments, I bought some old stuff, paid cash and bartered some for others. This collection is the result !!
  2. Jim Long

    Tips and advice for new owners

    I could not tell you about that on the normally aspirated models. I tore down my 6.2, put a head stud kit in and new head gaskets. In addition I put the 6.5 turbo and a remanufactured injection pump. 12-15 PSI is required for the turbo. But, come to think about it, the injector seals and...
  3. Jim Long

    Tips and advice for new owners

    I purchased a 12V pump that puts out 15PSI . I tied it in to the windshield wiper circuit so it turned on and off with the key. (fused, of course) . This pump was purchased from NAPA for $55.
  4. Jim Long

    Tips and advice for new owners

    Starter relay change. Depending on your mileage, have the injection pump rebuilt before 80K. New head gaskets and a head stud kit instead of bolts. Radiator rod out. Install a water temp gauge. Oil change every 3K using Delo and a quality filter. NAPA sells an adapter to change the...
  5. Jim Long

    My "Motor Home"

    I a I assumed everyone would understand that was about the living quarters.......I guess what they say about the word "assumed" is right !!
  6. Jim Long

    My "Motor Home"

    It is a 20 gallon tank, surplus from an old camper. Really, the only thing it does is an occasional hand washing and toilet flush. I set this up in late April in the Sierra and take it down in November after hunting season (120 acres of private land.). So, bringing water up is not a problem...
  7. Jim Long

    My "Motor Home"

    This M109 I converted to a solar powered motor home a little over 15 years ago. We have a Murphy that drops over the table and seat/storage boxes, Marine radio, CB radio and scanner. TV VCR/DVD player. We have a head and a pantry. 12V cooler and an ice box. It has only been on landline...
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