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Make sure to see to the Abredeen Army base museum(free). http://www.ordmusfound.org/

The non-detergent SAE30 oil typically available have API service rating is only SA or SB. Heavy duty detergent SAE30 is typically SM. It is important to note that the 'S' is spark ignition. The oil you choose should rate at least CC/CD, the C being for a compression ignition(diesel). The...

A waste oil [garage] heater is a [engine] safe way to recycle it, in cold climates.JimK

Drop sides should've helped the fun factor. Did the wife help?JimK

I planned to make a straight pipe for parades but after hearing it muffled I'm never going back. I was surpised the D is so quiet. On rare occasion I can just make out it spooling up. I had 2 comment that it, " looks like it belongs there".JimK

My GTO's RAIV manifold is alloy with a removable iron crossover heater.With crossover off, and the heads blocked w/small plates, the manifold gets -very- cold when driven at speed. Some of this may be from the evaporation of gasoline inside and some may be the cold air induction(RAM AIR) but it...

you could evacuate it and plug the hole. p.s. these diesels do.(some dry humor here) http://www.usdieselparts.com/vacuumpumps.cfm

I once thought that closing off the flow of coolant to the intake would help. Better yet having a valve. After studying at the manifold it is not that simple. Anyways there is an idea, now we just need to find a way to make it work. I had another idea last week. While it was for cars the...

I had to turn down my fuel (8 flats). I retarded the timing (from 25* to 20*). It does act like a new truck. Increased power, adjustable power, better fuel economy, almost no smoking... JimK note: I put the D turbo on a LD smoker

I found it easy to get a CDL.I started by renting with a 10wheel staright job ~ 23Y old. The road test rate at ryder was 50$ for 3 hr.Experience and Practice was from Ryder to the road test site ~5 miles. Then got a job (you could borrow something) and Co. told me to take the mechanic and go...

Has anyone problems with their NAPA 21470 muffler? Mine seems to have something loose/broken inside. It became noticeable after only ~200 miles, getting worse during the following ~50. I think it is a vibration related failure as it rattles only at one rpm(1300). Perhaps the mounting brackets...

So the increased boost first realized after bypassing is caused because it ,when working properly, allows some addition fuel to the injectors (irregardless of the leaking to crankcase problem)? Any thoughts on using valves to control the bypass [of one FDC]?? JimK

One chink in your 'armor' would be the 5T's [typical] max towed load at rating of 30,000. You'll have 50K plus a 10K(?) trailer.JimK

Well that was the best answer I have heard yet. The Class A would be needed, CDL or not. It is important to remember that while you may get away with some overloading there is tremendous liability issues if there is an accident (i.e any w/injury or death), even if you are not at fault. Expect...

Well 200 miles of towing 14T gave a good enviro to set the fuel. That 15+ I had got a half turn less (3 flats) before this drive. Within a mile I could tell it was still too high, running at 14psi and 900*F to, and at times, to just under 1000*F (pyro post-T). Real strong though. Might have gone...

You could experiment. Then you'll know your options. Adding fuel adds boost because combustion gasses have more volume than air. That spins the turbine faster. As boost goes up the air getting compressed gets hotter, expanding even more, and while there may be more air the charge density is...

I added the D turbo to the LD .Finally took it for test drive(s) last night. More power with almost no smoke (it used to have a long black tail). The gage shows 15psi+ at redline (15psi gage, FDC on line).Pyro ~900(postT) though needs more study. I turned the fuel down a bit, late, and will...

There are laws prohibiting coasting in N. I often downshift in the -higher- gears when slowing (or controling speed). I am careful to match input/output speed by 'double clutching' though I often skip the first clutch by unloading the drivetrain and slipping in into N (make'n me an outlaw I...

Lee,I'd be cautious about add any restriction to the turbo drain.The turbo shaft's extreem speed (when making boost) puts a lot of air in the oil. It looks like dirty whipped cream. The large dia. drain is for the larger volume. Perhaps drain oil and mig weld a fitting on the side of the pan?JimK

I'd think the pump is best. A fitting can be easily added to pan or just use the drain plug (more vulnerable). The accum advantage is lower cost(slightly w/new, more so w/used), and simplicity (though perhaps not in use). Either system is a BIG bonus on any engine that drains down 4 qt, or sits...