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After leaving the 4,000 to 5,400 altitudes, the pyro is running a lot lower 150 to 200 degrees. The truck is heavy. It was weighed at 19,920 with a half full trailer and the truck empty. I finished loading the trailer and the truck is full. I would guess the truck is 22k or more at the...

The FDC is bypassed. That would explain what is going on. I think the engine has a 87 tag on it. I probably won't get to the truck until Friday. I have to paint and finish the wood floor of my house, so I can get it on the market. I am about two months behind schedule due to a few setbacks...

After inspection today someone definitely turned up the fuel. The safety wire is gone and it is really smoking. I am going to swap out the rad and turn down the fuel a tad on Friday. Thanks Ed. Hopefully this will be the last time my truck is in Ed's garage, unless I am bored and decide to...

I flushed the fluid twice. It is full of junk. I am going to have it recored soon, but I am driving 1800 miles next week. It is a 400 hour take out engine. It didn't run hot in the old truck, so I know the rad is to blame. It runs at 190 on flat ground. It climbs when I hit the hills...

The new engine is in and running. I took it out today and it hits 1100 on the pyro on a slight incline unloaded. I hit a good hill, I don't know the grade but it is around 1,000 to 1,500 feet in elevation in about 3 miles or so. It is a good hill. I was approaching 1200 on the pyro in 5th...