North Texas DTR #8 April Thread - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

TexasCTD

03-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Figured I'd go ahead and start a new thread for April, since March meet is over.

I just got back from NYC last night after a week (my son was on spring break). Wow, what a trip! Now understand that this is not my typical vacation which usually involves an RV and an ATV. But it was very interesting seeing New York in action. I found most people there to actually be friendly........but just don't get in their way and slow them down....[laugh].

We went to,,,,,,in no particular order........Museum of Natural History, Statue of Liberty, NYSE, Ellis Island, Times Square (3+ times), Saw the St. Patrick's day parade, ice skated at Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Saks 5th avenue, Walked the Brooklyn Bridge, watched "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic, Ground Zero, The M @ M store, Empire State Building Observation Deck, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Station, Shopped at Macy's, the Restaurant on Seinfeld, Rode the Subway many times, Ate at numerous pizza places and restaurants, walked many miles just observing the architecture and history.

This is one of those trips everyone needs to make at least once. IM not sure when I will be going back again.......but I must say I was impressed and had a blast. This was definately something different, for me.

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DG527

03-22-2009, 02:53 PM

I too have been to NYC...Once!!! Very interesting place! I went in November 2001 and visited Ground Zero among the other standard tourist sites. It moved me deeply to see the destruction. People openly wept and prayed. My most vivid memory was the smell of Ground Zero. I have never experienced anything like that before, or since. Definitely one of those places you need to visit once in your life. When and where is the next meet? I may actually try and show up.

hotdram

03-23-2009, 01:00 PM

Anybody got a TS MVP for an '02 they want to let me try [whistle]?

~Rob

Diesel-Dan

03-23-2009, 01:48 PM

Anybody got a TS MVP for an '02 they want to let me try [whistle]?

~Rob

I think i know a shop with a few take off's......but i dont know what years they are for......

AND continuing from the march thread:

Is there a "roll call" being started for the Ennis trip next weekend?

Ill be there with the FASS rig.......

Duallydog

03-23-2009, 04:24 PM

Dan, it'll be good to see you again. Do I need to stop by Santa Fe Tacos on the way?

13FOX

03-23-2009, 07:56 PM

Man this just sucks!! You guys are having all the fun!! After seeing Brian's dyno numbers I cannot wait to turn up the boost and slide the plate all the way forward next time I dyno.

Dan do you know Brad Eckstam?

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

03-24-2009, 09:36 PM

SMARTY S06 IS ordered and en route and i am excited, headed to brushy creek four wheel park tomo and thursady to do some camping and jeeping and four wheeling, using my truck for a tow rig, i wish it was not stock for manuevering thru dallas traffic tomorow ;)

Max

ps. i am trying to make ennis.

hotdram

03-24-2009, 09:44 PM

Is that the Brushy Creek out past Greenville? I took my dirtbike out there once. Was pretty small. Good mud though for ATV'ing and jeepin' :)

~Rob

RowJ

03-26-2009, 12:07 PM

'DUALLYDOG' - Is this guy one of your???? Unique point of view.:(
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showpost.php?p=2431902&postcount=14

RJ

RowJ

03-26-2009, 12:11 PM

I can't make Ennis.... schedule conflict! And with my VP-44, I would not want to try!

'Hotdram' I'll bit... What is it (TSMVP)?
Should I have one? [laugh]

RJ

Duallydog

03-26-2009, 05:20 PM

He's not around much, he's been working on his hotrod gasser

hotdram

03-26-2009, 05:36 PM

I can't make Ennis.... schedule conflict! And with my VP-44, I would not want to try!

'Hotdram' I'll bit... What is it (TSMVP)?
Should I have one? [laugh]

RJ

Can't make Ennis either :(

And yes RJ, you should have 2 TS-MVP's :)
TS MVP (http://www.tsperformance.com/mvp.html)
Want to stack it with the Smarty to see if the upper end gets mo' betta'

~Rob

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

03-27-2009, 09:15 AM

Is that the Brushy Creek out past Greenville? I took my dirtbike out there once. Was pretty small. Good mud though for ATV'ing and jeepin' :)

~Rob

its out there by redline raceway east of dallas, i think its even the same exit number, we had a blast. then it rained. then we had a muddy blast. my cummins will never be clean again. did a lil 2wd drive action in the gumbo mud out there, quite possibly due to a little to much [coffee] but o well it was fun, no one got hurt and the carnage was not to severe.

now low on $$ so prob won't make ennis.

ps. got the smarty loaded up kasst night, i guess i need to read about it or something cuz i am not making near the power of the edge. :(

Duallydog

03-27-2009, 12:41 PM

You guys might want to have a look at what I went through since 3pm yesterday.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=238386

TexasCTD

03-27-2009, 01:27 PM

You guys might want to have a look at what I went through since 3pm yesterday.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=238386

Wow! Sounds like a lonnnnnnnngggggggg day!:o
The nut still in the oil pan?
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Duallydog

03-27-2009, 03:27 PM

Yep, but the magnets are there to hold it at the bottom.

outlawdra

03-28-2009, 01:04 PM

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb301/odradiesel/odra2-1.gif

ODRA "Diesel Challenge" Race Day on
Saturday 4/25/09 at Redline Raceway (1/8th mile)
(www.redlineraceway.com)

Gates open at 12:00 noon we run til 5:30pm*

We will have Grudge Matches, Heads Up Racing, Brackets and Low ET with and without NOS competition

$700 payout for Brackets and Low ET competition*

2 Bracket Classes: $500 Payout Courtesy of NADM (www.runnadm.com)
8.49 and Faster
8.50 and Slower

Low ET Competition: $200 Payout Courtesy of Performance Auto Supply of Mesquite
Low ET with NOS
Low ET without NOS

Gate fees: (*No addtional fees to run in the bracket classes or for the low et competition, just the ability to win $$$)
Racers $25 truck/car (diesel only) includes tech card
Spectators $15

(*if you want to run/spectate after the "Diesel Challenge" ends at 5:30pm you will need to pay your entry fee(s) and tech card fee again for the night time Test and Tune)
:cool:

AggieJustin

03-31-2009, 11:21 AM

Well folks, I made it back safe and sound. Italy was great, even better that we were there outside of the main tourist season so everything wasn't just packed. Venice was calm and laid back. Man can those people drive a boat. Made me ready for lake season. Rome on the other hand was just crazy. Small cars and scooters everywhere. We were surprised to see a '88-'93 Chevy 1500 parked on one of the streets. Probably the biggest vehicle we saw aside from the buses. I was definitely glad to get back to the truck last night.

So what's the plan for the next meet? Now that I no longer have a full plate of getting ready for a wedding, hopefully I'll have some free time. And I can start on a list of projects that need to be done now that the ol' girl has rolled over to the backside of 200K.

TexasCTD

03-31-2009, 12:56 PM

Congrats again Justin!! Glad you had fun in Italy. Sounds like a trip everyone needs to take at least once.

200K on the truck huh? Almost broke in. :)

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elirandolph

03-31-2009, 12:59 PM

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

03-31-2009, 01:15 PM

...
... And I can start on a list of projects that need to be done now that the ol' girl has rolled over to the backside of 200K.

i am nipping at your bumper, i am gettin close to there. . .

and congrats on your funeral . . . i mean wedding, sorry [laugh] [laugh]

13FOX

03-31-2009, 04:52 PM

Letting you all know I am still alive and kicking!!

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

03-31-2009, 06:05 PM

Letting you all know I am still alive and kicking!!

thats the best news i have heard today.

hotdram

03-31-2009, 09:20 PM

Hey all,
Just got back from a 5 day trip to Altoona, PA. Flew into Pittsburgh and drove over to see the wife's family. Visit went well, no one got shot and nobody had to call 911.

Glad you got back OK Justin. Meant to tell you to keep your wallet in your front pocket in Rome :) Those little brats outside the Colesium are pretty sneaky pickpockets. Venice is cool and I liked it better than Rome.

Glad 13FOX is hangin' in there.

Sounds like you had a good time Max, did you get the truck cleaned up yet :)

~Rob

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-01-2009, 12:04 PM

Sounds like you had a good time Max, did you get the truck cleaned up yet :)

~Rob

it was a good ol time. .

and NO NO the dodge will NEVER be clean again. . . the interior needs some cleaning. its funny how the driver area is pretty clean and the passenger area is kinda a mess. inconsiderate passengers i guess, but that comes with the territory. and no biggie.

also, i am gonig to adjust valve lash today with one of the students from our diesel tech side of class. he has a 01 24v . . . i printed out all the directions and looks failry simple. .

ill report back with the good news and hopefully, do not end up with a DuallyDog day. . .

Duallydog

04-01-2009, 01:41 PM

Just remember to use paper towels around the push rods!!!

hotdram

04-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Don't pull a Tyler. You have 24 valves, not 22 or 23 :)

~Rob

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-01-2009, 06:53 PM

all went well , a couple of them were fairly loose. and now everything is tightened up to spec. i pulled the feelers off the feeler set before we started, and most of the tools we used we large so i was not too worried about them falling in.

after doing 1 and 2 my nervousness went away. ( i have never done anything to my truck) . . it seems to idle smoother? maybe? or i am just trying to feel a difference . who knows. .

Duallydog

04-01-2009, 09:37 PM

I noticed mine was quieter at idle and felt like it had more power between idle and 1k rpm

RowJ

04-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Letting you all know I am still alive and kicking!!

That phrase takes on a whole different meaning when coming from Iraq. :)
Please continue same!

I'm with Justin....time for a warm weather GTG!

RJ

Duallydog

04-02-2009, 10:03 AM

13Fox good to hear from ya!

mattfolsom

04-03-2009, 10:08 AM

Well figured I would let yall know I my truck is blown up!! 5 and 6 [verymad]

RowJ

04-03-2009, 10:25 AM

...my truck is blown up!! 5 and 6 [verymad]
Sorry I did not get there Sunday. My Inj Pump was acting up!
Did it happen while racing?
"5 and6" what...cylinders or 5th & 6th gear?
Still in OK?
Going to Buda?

RJ

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-03-2009, 11:24 AM

man what i would give to hop in the truck and SCOOT on down to BUDA this weekend. i hope ya'll have a blast, and do some donuts for me . . . that means YOU RJ, haha.

AggieJustin

04-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Diesel-Dan

04-03-2009, 12:21 PM

So does anyone have any steering stabilizer recommendations? I need to get my 3rd gen trackbar and bracket installed and I'm figuring after 200K that the original stabilizer is probably shot.

I've seen the Rancho and the like before, but wanted to see what works well and what didn't.

Think this is OEM:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/20108/name/SC2964-Monroe-Steering-Stabilizer-Cylinder-Dodge

RowJ

04-03-2009, 12:28 PM

... I'm figuring after 200K that the original stabilizer is probably shot.
I've seen the Rancho and the like before, but wanted to see what works well and what didn't.
I tried a Sky Jacker and it was junk, IMO. Rancho does not seem any better.
I finally got fed up and bgt a good one... last one you will ever need. Nitrogen filled and adjustable!
Very noticable difference with oversized tires.:D
And gets rid of that silly tapered end fitting!
http://defianttruckproducts.com/display_part/128.php

Recommend changing only trackbar first, so you get to feel that big difference by itself. JMO.

TexasCTD

04-03-2009, 01:26 PM

Well figured I would let yall know I my truck is blown up!! 5 and 6 [verymad]

OK....that's not good enough.[dummy] You are going to have to give us some more details. What happened, where did it happen, when did it happen, how did it happen?.............and with whom?

What's next? Sorry to hear about this Matt.:(

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Duallydog

04-03-2009, 01:54 PM

Sounds like us Matts are rough on trucks this last week.

Diesel-Dan

04-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Well im in with you guys......clutch/Flywheel is at SBC right now......disc was warped bad.....might as well fill the tranny case and replace the tail shaft bushing and seal in it....just hate seeing my truck in fnt of the house with a tranny jack under it.....[verymad]

AggieJustin

04-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Think this is OEM:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/20108/name/SC2964-Monroe-Steering-Stabilizer-Cylinder-Dodge

I wonder if those use the same tapered stud? Last time I went looking for one, couldn't find anything that had the tapered stud, they all assumed a straight bolt.

I tried a Sky Jacker and it was junk, IMO. Rancho does not seem any better.
I finally got fed up and bgt a good one... last one you will ever need. Nitrogen filled and adjustable!
Very noticable difference with oversized tires.:D
And gets rid of that silly tapered end fitting!
http://defianttruckproducts.com/display_part/128.php

Recommend changing only trackbar first, so you get to feel that big difference by itself. JMO.

Very nice, and I wouldn't mind getting rid of the tapered stud. I'll have to figure out a method for breaking the current one loose. Might need to start soaking in PB right now as I imagine it's seated well.

Since I have the parts for the track bar, I'll probably do it first. Then get the stabilizer.

mattfolsom

04-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Ya its the cylinders!! Ya I didnt have a good sunday at all! I am not sure if I am fixing it here or may have to take it to Mike considering I am in school with out much time

mattfolsom

04-03-2009, 04:45 PM

It happened during some doughnuts at the wedding and alot of people saw it, I am really bummed about it but I hauled it back here to PA with my 06 dually and now its at a Performance shop about 20 miles down the road from me... at least I got my 06 to take to the track tomorow lol

13FOX

04-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Dont blow it up!

mattfolsom

04-03-2009, 05:19 PM

LOL ya I will work on that... how are you 13FOX?

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-04-2009, 08:58 PM

Ya its the cylinders!! Ya I didnt have a good sunday at all! I am not sure if I am fixing it here or may have to take it to Mike considering I am in school with out much time

o thats a bummmer man...

here is my new gripe, My guaranteed internship this summer and job after i graduate has all gone out the window, apparently the school made promises they can't back up. . . So the resume is going out soon and i will hopefully end up in west Texas area.

been a real rough last 36 hours for me. .

TexasCTD

04-05-2009, 01:01 AM

I am sorry to hear that Max. That sux![verymad]

When are you supposed to graduate? You should be very marketable regardless.

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03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-05-2009, 01:31 AM

I am sorry to hear that Max. That sux![verymad]

When are you supposed to graduate? You should be very marketable regardless.

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i am very very disappointed.

the plan was July 2010 after completion of an optional international internship. . . that has fallen through. .

so i will leave here in May and take an on-line English class after that i will have a "certificate in wind energy technology" (if i do not get the boot from the program, i have said some harsh things) that should get a foot in the door and a slightly slower start than what i had planned with the associates degree.

SO realistically if i would have not come to school and just jumped into wind industry it would have benefited me a lot more than my current plan. and i would have saved about 11k . . . [verymad]

^^^ my point from that is, hands on experience out weighs the heck out of internet learning and minimal lab experience.

TexasCTD

04-05-2009, 01:37 AM

So do they give any reason they are not guaranteeing what they promised? Do you have any legal recourse? Was there a contract? Is any of this related to the recession?

Im sure once you get your foot in the door somewhere, you will catch on quick and move right up. We need some wind power guys like you to keep the tree huggers happy. :)

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TexasCTD

04-05-2009, 01:40 AM

And Dallas Police are hiring like crazy if you ever want to consider that. I think they are running 5 academy classes this year. (pay you while you train)

Gotta have 45 semester hours of college, minimum, but it doesn't matter in what.

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Duallydog

04-05-2009, 02:39 AM

Minimum of 45 hours college? Would my current 139 hours be over kill? [laugh]

TexasCTD

04-05-2009, 03:28 AM

Minimum of 45 hours college? Would my current 139 hours be over kill? [laugh]

I have a bachelors degree. They pay a little bit extra ($100 a month:rolleyes:..........been the same since 1973) if you have one but you have to have 45hrs in anything to be hired.......or, now, have 4 years military with an honorable discharge. Alot of the recruits that have prior military seem very sharp and adapt well to field training. (im an FTO, by the way)

In today's economy.........I feel extremely blessed to have my job.

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RowJ

04-05-2009, 09:13 AM

My guaranteed internship this summer and job after i graduate has all gone out the window, apparently the school made promises they can't back up. . . . .
Max. Hang in there. Sorry to hear of your setback! Keep the faith... No experience is wasted and if it doesn't kill you...it just makes you stronger!
Trite, I know. But, just hoping you don't dwell too long on the bad stuff others put in your way!

RJ.

mattfolsom

04-05-2009, 09:14 AM

Ya I am sorry to here that Max! I am not sure about my school backing themselfs up on the whole job thing either! Its costing me right at 10,000 every 3 months!! I a probaly going to do 15 months!! Not to mention how high rent and living and fuel is here also!!

RowJ

04-05-2009, 09:59 AM

Matt's Truck....Max's job prospects.... trilion dollar deficits.... I didn't win the TX Lotto....
Anyone got some good news?:)

RJ

Duallydog

04-05-2009, 12:20 PM

North Korea had a successful launch of a satellite. Wait...that's not good news.

TexasCTD

04-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Matt's Truck....Max's job prospects.... trilion dollar deficits.... I didn't win the TX Lotto....
Anyone got some good news?:)

RJ

I actually got a step raise last month.[coffee]

And the whole Moats traffic stop thing is finally dying down now from the international media blitz............[dummy]

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mattfolsom

04-05-2009, 06:24 PM

Haha well I wish I had some good news for us!! Well I will have either better news or worse news tomorow when my head is off so we will see

crobtex

04-05-2009, 09:46 PM

I stayed at Holiday Inn Express last night.................

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-06-2009, 10:26 AM

Matt's Truck....Max's job prospects.... trilion dollar deficits.... I didn't win the TX Lotto....
Anyone got some good news?:)

RJ

the truck seems to being doing quite nicely after the valve lash adjustment. thats a big PLUS.

I stayed at Holiday Inn Express last night.................

classic Charlie right there. . . :cool::cool:

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Max. Hang in there. Sorry to hear of your setback! Keep the faith... No experience is wasted and if it doesn't kill you...it just makes you stronger!
Trite, I know. But, just hoping you don't dwell too long on the bad stuff others put in your way!

RJ.

i am trying real hard, its just tough when you put so much into something and it just bites ya in the rump. i think ol' 420hp Tyler knows about this [laugh] [laugh] sorry i had too.

and it has been a good learning experience ( NEVER TRUST ANYONE) in writing is the way to go.

So do they give any reason they are not guaranteeing what they promised? Do you have any legal recourse? Was there a contract? Is any of this related to the recession?

Im sure once you get your foot in the door somewhere, you will catch on quick and move right up. We need some wind power guys like you to keep the tree huggers happy. :)

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they (the school ) has blamed the economy, but i think that is simply an escape goat. we have newspaper articles with quotes from school officials. with talk of the jobs and internships. no real contract, and legal action should be in the near future.

the school wants to keep me here "they have high hopes for me" but i do not want to be at an institution that LIES to me. and i am broke, so job time it is for me.

when i was in highschool i wanted to be a cop, but did not pursue it to much, at the end of this semester i should have 41-43 credits.

Max

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-06-2009, 10:39 AM

PS. how was Buda, any of the N Texas folks go? i know that Racergurl went, she sent me some good videos.

RowJ

04-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Please share them! I am curious how Romario did. I know Mike went.
May have to wander over to Comp Diesel and see.

RJ

Diesel-Dan

04-06-2009, 12:44 PM

From what i understand the dyno was VERY stingy this year.....Romario did mid 700 i want to say....was talking to Tyler last night about it....no one posted good numbers........(All relative of coarse! haha.....)

AND i guess my e-mail i just sent you RJ is invalid....haha....if you were not there!

RowJ

04-06-2009, 12:49 PM

Here's a video of the "School Bus".... burnout and Dyno! He did over 700 HP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvl9Z9gT5Fk

RJ

TexasCTD

04-06-2009, 12:59 PM

Here's a video of the "School Bus".... burnout and Dyno! He did oner 700 HP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvl9Z9gT5Fk

RJ

Congrats to the School Bus!![coffee]

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mattfolsom

04-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Wow thats sounded like fun I know I made Buda last year and went with Daniel and had a blast! Well a little more news on the truck from the shop, I melted 4 pistons!!!! I am going to look at it in about 2 hours! Not looking forward to this

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-06-2009, 02:05 PM

RowJ

04-06-2009, 02:07 PM

... a little more news on the truck from the shop, I melted 4 pistons!!!! I am going to look at it in about 2 hours! Not looking forward to this
Not to be gruesome but....Pictures please!

RJ

XLR8R

04-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Rough weekend, but lots of fun - we decided to attend Buda last minute.

Steph & I drove down to Elgin Friday night & I installed Romario's Street Sleepers until 05:30 (started about 02:00) - 2WDs suck w/o out a lift, and all the whisky & bourbon Justin brought out probl'y didn't help, either... I never saw Tyler slur his words so much, though I did miss the time last year when he rowf'd on the commode & passed out.

Buda was pretty wild, with over 130 trucks lined up for the rollers, and dang near continous burn-outs & doughnut smokeshows from morning 'til night... we sat in a great spot to watch. Air was hot & the sun was worse - no shade for a mile - so I laid up under the truck for a spell like an old hound dawg.

Popos showed up a few times - I'm amazed no one got hurt and no trucks were smashed... there were some crazy drunks vying for biggest doughnuts in the cul-de-sac. :o

Even though ART said they'd run the dyno 'til everyone strapped down, they shut down early & bumped Romario to Sunday, so I didn't have a chance to help him with the dyno tune (we left for Waco Saturday night).

I don't remember seeing so many diesels even at HRP!

XLR8R

04-06-2009, 02:16 PM

lamens terms fella's , how does one go about "melting 4 pistons" ?? i need to know what not to do.

Don't run Smarty on kill with pressure box turned up for longer than a quarter mile run or 300' hook... 30-40 continuous 4th gear doughnuts at WOT exceeds the above recommendation.

Duallydog

04-06-2009, 03:03 PM

Especially if the common rail relief valve is replaced with a block off.
Which reminds me, now that I have top end power again, I wonder what I could do at the track now.

mattfolsom

04-06-2009, 03:24 PM

Ya and I knew that but one of those things I guess didnt matter at the time

mattfolsom

04-06-2009, 05:27 PM

OK got pics that will be here soon and BTW only melted down 3 still not to much better

mattfolsom

04-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Well I am tryin but computer is not workin out! But BTW I am bringing the truck to Mike in a few weeks

mattfolsom

04-08-2009, 02:02 PM

XLR8R

04-08-2009, 03:02 PM

:o That does it - no more meth for you! [nonono]

... and none for your trucks either. [tapdshut]

Just kidding - carnage is just part of the fun... it'll all turn out good. [coffee]

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-08-2009, 03:25 PM

Just kidding - carnage is just part of the fun... it'll all turn out good. [coffee]

I can't afford your fun my friend. . . . Not yet anyways [coffee] [laugh]

i have some touch ups on the resume, then it goes out first thing next week :cool:

AggieJustin

04-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Well I pulled my Tranny out of my 2006 this morning cause of some awefull noise! Well I broke off 7 teeth from my 6th gear and a tooth off my main shaft!! Things seem to just keep getting worse and worse here!! Both truck are now down....

I'd say that you're hard on your toys...but then again, not sure it actually needs to be said.

Time to start combining parts to make one good truck...

mattfolsom

04-08-2009, 05:27 PM

Yes I agree untill I can afford to get both back up and going again!!

TexasCTD

04-09-2009, 03:39 AM

Just kidding - carnage is just part of the fun... it'll all turn out good. [coffee]

Boy I can't afford that much "FUN" either!!! [laugh]

Best of luck Matt.....getting your trucks back on the road. I think im gonna "grandpa" my truck around for a few months after hearing about your troubles. My EGT gauge isn't going over 700 degrees!!!!:o Boost....8 psi max!:o

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TexasCTD

04-09-2009, 03:43 AM

Seriously............i have had a problem for a few months where my A/C blower wasn't working properly. It would sometimes cut off on it's own or just start blowing weaker. Other times it wouldn't come on at all unless I bumped it with my flashlight or my foot.

Well I finally got around to it and replaced the electric motor. I think it cost $130 or so from the dealer. Anyway....THANK GOODNESS........it seems to be working great now. Just wanted to share......some sort of good news.[roll][roll]........and just in time for Spring/Summer.

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mattfolsom

04-09-2009, 05:39 AM

Well I am happy you someone has some good news [laugh] of course I am going to put my NV5600 out of my blue truck into my red truck to get me home on and not worry about the blue trucks tranny untill it at least has an engine it it that runs [duhhh] soa few modifications will hve tobe made for that swap but I should be done with it by Friday I hope so that I can haul my blue truck to Texas and then be back at school Monday at 7 am :(

RowJ

04-09-2009, 08:24 AM

Some more good news! My truck is back in 'better than ever" form! Has just not felt right since new head, fuel pump and turbos.
Could not pinpoint exact problem till I changed out VP-44, last week.
Discovered I had an HO (#28) pump installed when engine was put back together!

Brett at Ind. Injection agreed to cover his dealers mistake and is replacing with a new SO (#27) pump. Wasn't even his error... so big thanks to Brett!

I had always heard/read that an SO CTD would not run on a HO fuel pump. Not true! They just run irratically... occassional rough idle, less top end, more white smoke on start up, chugging on cold starts, some missing at cruise with light throttle and poor milege. All things I was attributing (possibly) to piston crown damage when my Firerings let go.

RowJ

04-09-2009, 08:33 AM

....I should be done with it by Friday I hope so that I can haul my blue truck to Texas and then be back at school Monday at 7 am :(
Round trip from PA to TX in under 3 days??
Sounds like some of the old legends spread about by the Hells Angels.... "Coast to Coast in 40 hrs"!

Hope you have a co-pilot? Good Luck!

RJ

XLR8R

04-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Hope you have a co-pilot? Good Luck!
RJ

... and a guardian angel! :cool:

Rowland, we're going to be stopping in Durant Saturday noonish so I can visit the de-badged BlueTec truck on our way up to Broken Arrow for Easter... in case you're in-town, bored and want better look at a 6.7L [coffee]

AggieJustin

04-09-2009, 08:59 AM

Glad to hear your good news RJ. So I guess this confirms it, Tyler should be using an HO pump to make HP. Since it doesn't work for normal people, it should work great for him. [laugh]

TexasCTD

04-09-2009, 01:03 PM

TexasCTD

04-09-2009, 01:04 PM

Good luck on the round trip tow.....in under 3 days Matt!!! Please be careful. Not gonna be much sleep for you this weekend!

..

mattfolsom

04-10-2009, 10:47 AM

Happy to here that RowJ glad your truck is doing good. I pulled my NV5600 out while it was on the trailor last night and now I am just about to stab it into my red 06 and head to Oklahoma [guitar]

mattfolsom

04-10-2009, 06:03 PM

Well I got the NV 5600 in the red 06 now!!! There was a few things different and the starter on the 06 is 5/8 longer and had to remove that so I had to put the starter on the 04 on it and other than that the stick and everything else works great and I am leaving PA right now on my way to Oklahoma

93-12Smoke

04-12-2009, 01:45 AM

So besides the races on the 25th at Redline, are there any other GTG's planned anytime soon? Doesnt look like I will get to make it as bad as I want to. Have to be at a wedding in Denton at 6 and dont know when I will be done there.

mattfolsom

04-13-2009, 03:23 AM

Well got the Blue truck dropped off in Oklahoma and didn't get to leave PA till 6:30 pm on friday night but made it back to PA now and got a lil time to spare for class this morning at 7 am!

TexasCTD

04-13-2009, 03:58 AM

Congrats on making it back so quick and in one piece. Bet you didn't get a lot of sleep this weekend!! Hope you get your truck back together soon too. And don't forget we need to see some pics of the carnage.

..

RowJ

04-13-2009, 08:15 AM

Well got the Blue truck dropped off in Oklahoma and didn't get to leave PA till 6:30 pm on friday night but made it back to PA now and got a lil time to spare for class this morning at 7 am!
That was some serious traveling....especially with a trailer. What's one way...about 1100 miles?
R.T. in under 32 hrs is impressive! Better you than me. [laugh]
Glad you made it.

RJ

XLR8R

04-13-2009, 05:24 PM

Matt's having a run of bad luck - the '06 crashed a few miles away from home this morning. :(

AggieJustin

04-13-2009, 07:48 PM

Ouch...sometimes no luck is better than any at all.

Is he doing OK?

bnold

04-13-2009, 07:51 PM

Bummer deal!

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-14-2009, 12:02 AM

Matt's having a run of bad luck - the '06 crashed a few miles away from home this morning. :(

the truck broke? or he literally had a wreck?

seems there is some bad mojo just floating around. . :(

on a lighter note:

did ya'll hear about the blonde that heard that 90% of accidents happen within two miles of home......... Ya, She moved. . . [roll]

TexasCTD

04-14-2009, 01:23 AM

Matt's having a run of bad luck - the '06 crashed a few miles away from home this morning. :(

Oh man!! That sux!! Is Matt Ok? Do you know any details?

..

mattfolsom

04-14-2009, 05:50 AM

Ya my luck is not going to good it looks like but the truck is not in to bad of shape just a front bumper and maybe a fender! Things just keep getting worse but with all this bad luck all of a sudden things have to start getting better, but I am ok tho just a wreck in a con zone! Is what happen is traffic stopped right in front of us and there was a lot of loose gravel on the highway and there was no stopping for us and hit a mini van but I had one person with me and je got no ticket but I am not sure what our insurrance companys are going to do! BTW RowJ ya the trip is 1300 miles and it wasn't bad we got to Ok at noon saturday and didn't leave till noon on sunday so I had plenty of time to spend with familly, I would have made it to school on time if it wasn't for the wreck! Well I will work on yall some pics of the carnage and tranny pics as well

Duallydog

04-14-2009, 11:59 AM

Brian I almost cracked up laughing when you answered your phone and asked what I dropped in the engine this time.
Oh and thanks again for the answers last night Mike. Still might need an explanation again on injector removal though.

RowJ

04-14-2009, 01:31 PM

Finally (after 6 yrs) broke down and bgt a hard copy of the Field Service Manual!
Been dealing with pages copied of my disk version ($19.95). Works great for keeping original clean :), but not really easy to find exactly what you want when you need it.
Bgt 'great' condition copy from a dealership that went out of business.....$70.00 w/ shipping!
These books are amazing....... and a fun read too!!
(I know, I'll say it before anyone else...."need to get a life, RJ").

XLR8R

04-14-2009, 01:42 PM

:cool: I want to compare my 2nd Gen FSM set (3 books) and see how close they are.

RowJ

04-14-2009, 02:01 PM

This book is yr specific...2002, 2500 & 3500 only. Covers 2wd & 4wd; is over 1000 pages!
Will bring it to 'The Ranch'

RJ

mattfolsom

04-14-2009, 08:28 PM

I think this should work for some not sure tho... http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss6/mfolsom08_2009/

Duallydog

04-15-2009, 09:10 AM

Looks like your piston was trying to work with a mushroom cloud.

XLR8R

04-15-2009, 10:11 AM

No worries - we can buff it out! [coffee]

mattfolsom

04-15-2009, 10:14 AM

No worries - we can buff it out! [coffee] Well good deal cause it will be down there realy soon [guitar]

crobtex

04-15-2009, 12:50 PM

I'll remind again later, but if you have a working chainsaw, please bring it. I promise not to break it.................since some one else will be using it. :)

AggieJustin

04-15-2009, 01:24 PM

How much wood do you need to cut?

I have no chainsaw, but I do have a new bow saw if worse comes to worse...

XLR8R

04-15-2009, 02:56 PM

Darn!

You just reminded me I need to fix the EMISSIONS CRAP on the big chainsaw I bought a few years back - ran like a herd of beavers 'til the 50 hour mark, then shut itself down for "emissions service". :rolleyes:

AggieJustin

04-15-2009, 03:51 PM

So here's the question for the day.

Normal fuel pressure on my truck runs right around 16psi at idle and 14-15 on the road. But I've noticed lately that after some extended runs down the highway, my pressure will climb to 20-25psi at idle with the working range being just slightly below that. When I shut down and restart, the pressure goes back in the normal range. Very hit or miss, but only seems to show up on longer trips at highway speed.

I'm thinking the return valve in the banjo on the VP44 might be sticking closed or getting blocked somehow causing the pressure spike, then when I shut down and pressure falls off, it clears itself.

Other theories?

crobtex

04-15-2009, 03:58 PM

How much wood do you need to cut?

I have no chainsaw, but I do have a new bow saw if worse comes to worse...

I also have a bow saw, but hope that is not an option.

I don't remember the details, but someone else on here was having the same FP problem your are seeing.

RowJ

04-15-2009, 03:58 PM

.....after some extended runs down the highway, my pressure will climb to 20-25psi at idle with the working range being just slightly below that. When I shut down and restart, the pressure goes back in the normal range.
Where is your gauge line tapped into the fuel line?
Needle Valve?
Electric or Mechanical Westech?
RJ

XLR8R

04-15-2009, 03:59 PM

Gremlins.

It's always the gremlins...

AggieJustin

04-15-2009, 08:09 PM

Where is your gauge line tapped into the fuel line?
Needle Valve?
Electric or Mechanical Westech?
RJ

Tapped into the outlet from the fuel filter canister. Rubber hose from there to the fuel pressure sender mounted at the firewall. 0-30psi electric Westach gauge.

First time I noticed it was at the end of February on a trip down to Lufkin. Pressure at highway speed was 18psi and would hit 20psi when I stopped at idle.

The other week coming back from Ardmore with the trailer, I was running around 22-23psi and was about 26psi when I stopped. That's the highest I've seen.

Just don't want to tax the ol' stocker LP any more than I have to...[laugh]

TexasCTD

04-16-2009, 02:25 AM

Charlie....I have an old Poulan chainsaw I bought from Mike a while back, I can bring. Im sure it will get the job done fine.[guitar]

Do I have the go ahead on bringing the WW Trailer?

..

mattfolsom

04-16-2009, 05:35 AM

Ya well I wish I could be at the Ranch for this one, But I am going to KY on the 8th and 9th tho! Its only like 570 miles from here! How far is it from there??

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-16-2009, 06:37 AM

Ya well I wish I could be at the Ranch for this one, But I am going to KY on the 8th and 9th tho! Its only like 570 miles from here! How far is it from there??

might aswell go the weekend before that for the derby, i here its one of the best parties around. . . :)

o and its only a 2400 mile round trip for me, so ill see ya there. [laugh]

Good news Bob just sent me the Beta 4.2 tune, and since i can't sleep i might get it loaded up real quick and go for an early morning test drive "wake the neighbors " [laugh] [laugh]

RowJ

04-16-2009, 07:31 AM

.. Rubber hose from there to the fuel pressure sender mounted at the firewall. 0-30psi electric Westach gauge.
My Autometer electric gauge use to have a mind of it's own... after 40,000 miles. Sometimes read high also. Pulled down as expected, under power, but idled anywhere from 14-18 psi. Never felt or sounded differently...so didn't worry too much.
My guess was always sending unit?
Westach is suppose to be a cut above Autometer but....?

RJ

AggieJustin

04-16-2009, 09:29 AM

I've had good luck with the Westach gear. I had one sending unit failure with my 0-15 setup. The sender developed an internal leak and had to be replaced. When I switched to the 0-30psi gauge, I gave the old setup to my brother-in-law and it's still running on his truck.

I'll have to pull out my mechanical test gauge and check the pressure to confirm the gauge reading under normal circumstances, just have to find a Schrader valve someone to put into my test port. Anyone know a good place to pick up a Schrader with a 1/8" NPT male end?

I've got a mechanical DiPricol on the shelf that I need to get installed at some point. Just gotta find some time to get up under the dash and dig through some wiring (couple of other gremlins to track down while I'm in there). I hate having to go into the wiring more than I have to.

XLR8R

04-16-2009, 11:45 AM

I'll have a test fitting like that with me.

bnold

04-16-2009, 12:19 PM

TexasCTD

04-16-2009, 12:55 PM

Ok need some input... Some think they are gay, personally think some are pretty funny and better than YGK4UG... Still hate TX makes me have a front plate...

Plates..
PPUMPD or DSLTRK
(P-Pumped) or (Diesel Truck) for the dodge

if I did DSLTRK for the dodge then I could do DSLCAR for the Yetta! :)

I like "PPUMPD"!

I thought about getting a personlized plate for my truck but it is my understanding they make you pay the fee every single year. $80 or $90 iirc. Ridiculous!!!!!!!!!! Why not pay it once.....and then it's your plate for 8 years?

..

crobtex

04-16-2009, 12:57 PM

I'd go for "PPUMPD".

XLR8R

04-16-2009, 12:58 PM

P71 00

HER CAR

1ST LUV

TOr QUE

bnold

04-16-2009, 02:34 PM

P7100 is what I really wanted, but taken.

The plates I found are $40/year... Still pretty steep, but what the heck

RowJ

04-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Will they split it up like Mike had to do on XLR 8R?
Kind of ruins it, IMO.

Move to OK[laugh]. Our new plates look just like TX .... but only back plate required.

How about HOT RAM and HOT BUG?

RJ

Diesel-Dan

04-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Ok need some input... Some think they are gay, personally think some are pretty funny and better than YGK4UG... Still hate TX makes me have a front plate...

Plates..
PPUMPD or DSLTRK
(P-Pumped) or (Diesel Truck) for the dodge

if I did DSLTRK for the dodge then I could do DSLCAR for the Yetta! :)

Dang...they are only 15/yr here for custom plates...(and still cant convince the wife to let me get DZL-DAN[dummy][dummy])

AggieJustin

04-16-2009, 04:37 PM

"PPUMPD" is good, but you'll have to explain to some people what it means. Otherwise they'll just think your "pumped", but with a stutter. [laugh]

Diesel-Dan

04-16-2009, 04:43 PM

"PPUMPD" is good, but you'll have to explain to some people what it means. Otherwise they'll just think your "pumped", but with a stutter. [laugh]

hahahaha.....that is good....haha......

farmboy56

04-16-2009, 06:08 PM

hotdram

04-16-2009, 06:15 PM

Brian, go for "PPUMPED"

(You might have to explain it doesn't stand for that device from the Austin Power's Movie that made him have to say "That's not my bag baby")

~Rob

bnold

04-16-2009, 06:35 PM

Brian, go for "PPUMPED"

(You might have to explain it doesn't stand for that device from the Austin Power's Movie that made him have to say "That's not my bag baby")

~Rob

Yep that has crossed my mind! Though was still pretty funny!
"baby I swear!"

bnold

04-16-2009, 06:36 PM

What about "17:1" or if your pushing 50lbs, 60lbs, etc in boost just do "60 psi"

Have you done any upgrades to your TDI? I know a couple of folks in Nebraska that do some wicked things to those little boogers.

Sorry for hijacking your thread but I figured I should try and see if I can meet anybody through here since I live in North TX during the summer. Yeah I know, mine isn't a I-6 but I am in the market for a low mileage 2002 24v, just need time to find the right one. The Ole Chevy gets me by for now.

I like the compression, but who the heck knows where my compression is now! [duhhh]

Have to keep track of these NTX DTR threads and come on out when you are in town.. (spoken from the one who has to skip out on next weekend... moving [yuk])

bnold

04-16-2009, 06:40 PM

Move to OK[laugh].

RJ

Hmmm Nope... [laugh][laugh][duhhh]

OooOooo OOooo!! Forgot to post yesterday, but I finally got a job offer with the company I have been interning with this year... Decent salary, phone, laptop, and FUEL CARD!! --- I like the last one can you tell??

Only intern to get hired this go around.. out of 6 or 7..

Pretty siked.. have been sweating it for a while now, 4 weeks left of school...

hotdram

04-16-2009, 06:52 PM

Congrats Brian :)

~Rob

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-16-2009, 06:56 PM

PPUMPD is my vote, DSLTRK is a dead give away by your black plumes of smokes :) .

i also like Mikes "torque" idea. throw people off with "Torked"

i have a buddy with an 05 that is trying to get "FUELED" or " boosted"

i think i need "Slow CR" or "Muny Pit"

also, i read a page or two of licnese plates that are NOT allowed, pretty creative folks. i have been looking for it for the last few minutes but can't find [duhhh]

Ps. FarmBoy56, i am not very far from ya at all, down here in Tucumcari NM. you should venture out to albuquerque NM on may 16th for a charity dyno day. . PM me for details if interested.

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-16-2009, 06:59 PM

OooOooo OOooo!! Forgot to post yesterday, but I finally got a job offer with the company I have been interning with this year... Decent salary, phone, laptop, and FUEL CARD!! --- I like the last one can you tell??

Only intern to get hired this go around.. out of 6 or 7..

Pretty siked.. have been sweating it for a while now, 4 weeks left of school...

that is Excellent news. CONGRATS. . . :cool:

Duallydog

04-16-2009, 09:58 PM

Congrats Brian! Hey has the wedding happened yet?

farmboy56

04-16-2009, 10:23 PM

Ps. FarmBoy56, i am not very far from ya at all, down here in Tucumcari NM. you should venture out to albuquerque NM on may 16th for a charity dyno day. . PM me for details if interested.

May 16th is actually the date I plan on driving down to Dalhart and moving in. I am doing an internship with XIT Feeders this summer (worked at the Cargill Feedlot last summer) but I am going to try to make the Dyno Day down in Amarillo in early June. The price is a little steep for a dyno run but I would really like to see what my 6.5 can lay down. Probably open some eyes when the cummins folks see an old 6.5TD rolling coal on the rollers.:o

AggieJustin

04-16-2009, 10:36 PM

Wouldn't you know it. A turbo shows up in the classifieds local to DFW and I'm short on cash...

Oh well, it wouldn't have played nice with me anyway till I get the head done so I can use the extra air.

Not sure when the last time I turned the TST on was... [laugh]

TexasCTD

04-17-2009, 01:35 AM

.....................

OooOooo OOooo!! Forgot to post yesterday, but I finally got a job offer with the company I have been interning with this year... Decent salary, phone, laptop, and FUEL CARD!! --- I like the last one can you tell??

Only intern to get hired this go around.. out of 6 or 7..

Pretty siked.. have been sweating it for a while now, 4 weeks left of school...

That's awesome Brian!!! Congrats!!![guitar][coffee]

Sorry you can't make it to Charlie's next weekend though.

..

elirandolph

04-17-2009, 06:15 AM

Hmmm Nope... [laugh][laugh][duhhh]

OooOooo OOooo!! Forgot to post yesterday, but I finally got a job offer with the company I have been interning with this year... Decent salary, phone, laptop, and FUEL CARD!! --- I like the last one can you tell??

Only intern to get hired this go around.. out of 6 or 7..

Pretty siked.. have been sweating it for a while now, 4 weeks left of school...

Congrats on the new job! What are you going to be doing?

RowJ

04-17-2009, 08:26 AM

Forgot to post yesterday, but I finally got a job offer with the company I have been interning with this year...
Only intern to get hired this go around.. out of 6 or 7..
Congrats!! Not surprised .... but still very impressive!

RJ

crobtex

04-17-2009, 09:18 AM

Diesel-Dan

04-17-2009, 09:38 AM

Congrats Brian!

AggieJustin

04-17-2009, 09:57 AM

Congrats on the job Brian! When can we come by to fill up on the fuel card? [laugh]

XLR8R

04-17-2009, 10:08 AM

Way to go Brian! :cool:

RowJ

04-17-2009, 11:53 AM

Wouldn't you know it. A turbo shows up in the classifieds local to DFW and I'm short on cash...
I know 'LongBob'. Met at dyno event...very nice guy.
He was interested in my twins and I was interested in his high ratio PSC steering box. We drove each others CTD's.
But I might have driven his before that turbo?
FYI - Very clean and well maintained truck!

RJ

mattfolsom

04-17-2009, 01:29 PM

Had a good day today for once in a while [laugh] anyways we all got to dyno our trucks today and it was a great turnout! I put the 2006 on there with my stock exhaust [laugh] but with smarty alone (the old 170 tune) it did 482.7 at 989 touque... so not to bad for what is on it. I am uploading the new tune tonight (TNT 230HP) and take the stock exhaust off and run it again tomorow. Then when we go to Boling Green I will be able to compare numbers [guitar]

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-17-2009, 03:50 PM

I downloaded the Smarty Beta 4.20 tune the other morning, truck fuels hard down low but not much above 2k, EGT's are very low takes them a while to get to the 1500 range. Boost gets to 38 a bit faster.

driveability is hard, there is no TQ. managemnet levels, no timing levels or RP levels. i think i am going to back is down to SW5 today for driveability.

mattfolsom

04-17-2009, 04:01 PM

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-17-2009, 04:13 PM

So do you have the REVO? I have all those settings on mine and I believe most newer ones they sell already have the tq man. settings and timing etc.

i am not sure what it is, email from bob said,"max here is beta 4.2. Give it a try.
Bob. "
when i plug the smarty in it says 4.1 , the manual says some tunes do not have the adjustable option.

mattfolsom

04-17-2009, 05:17 PM

i am not sure what it is, email from bob said,"max here is beta 4.2. Give it a try.
Bob. "
when i plug the smarty in it says 4.1 , the manual says some tunes do not have the adjustable option. Hmm...well idk thats sorta strange we just bouht like four here and the did and we got them through the DTR store here. They are nice to have tho

outlawdra

04-19-2009, 03:58 PM

Not trying to hi jack just wanted to be sure you all get the payout update:

ODRA Diesel Challenge update 4/19:
Fun-n-Grudge, Heads Up, Brackets and Low ET Competitions

Gates open at 12 (noon)
Racing starts at 1:00
Gate Fees:$25 Racer
$15 Spectator

*No additional fees to compete just the ability to win $$$!!!

$1200 Cash Payout (courtesy of NADM, ODRA, FASS and Performance Auto Supply of Mesquite)

2 Bracket* Classes: $750 bracket payout - Great for even STOCK trucks!!!
(*remember: consistency is the key to winning in bracket racing not speed)

8.49 and Quicker - Payout is:
$175 for 1st
$150 for 2nd
$125 for 3rd

8.50 and Slower - Payout is:
$125 for 1st
$100 for 2nd
$75 for 3rd

Quickest "Street Truck" $250 payout*
$125 without NOS
$125 with NOS
*truck must be tagged, inspected and have proof of current insurance

Low ET Competition $200 payout*
Without NOS $100
With NOS $100
*open class for any diesel
:cool:

AggieJustin

04-20-2009, 09:29 PM

Off topic question time:

Does anyone have any experience with a stuck key in the ignition switch of a early 90s model Chevy truck? My parents have an old farm truck that this happened on this weekend. It's been parked in the barn for a while loaded with old feed sacks and other trash that couldn't be burned because of the drought. We tried to get it started, but no luck. The key was working fine at the time. So we turned the key on and pulled it into neutral (auto trans) to pull it out of the barn. We moved it out, puts the trans back in park, but the key cylinder won't turn back from the on position. It turns normal to the start position and returns to on like normal, but it won't go back. Doesn't matter if you push in, pull out, nothing.

Not overly concerned because this truck may get sold "as is", but it would be nice if there were a simple fix so I could try to get it running.

crobtex

04-20-2009, 09:46 PM

Beat on it! Always worked for me. :)

AggieJustin

04-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Beat on it! Always worked for me. :)

Already tried that one. That was my first method of problem resolution. If I use any more force, I figured I'd either snap the key off or destroy the column. Neither one of those would help much on resale (aside from making it look stolen) [laugh]

crobtex

04-21-2009, 06:56 AM

With it in park, jiggle the shifter arm and key at the same time.

RowJ

04-21-2009, 07:44 AM

When in doubt....spray heavily with penatrating oil!

RJ

farmboy56

04-21-2009, 09:13 AM

On my truck there is a little lever underneath the key that you push down.

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-21-2009, 09:27 AM

With it in park, jiggle the shifter arm and key at the same time.

thats my thoughts too, rack it down to first then up to park multiple times, and also might need to turn the wheel a bit.

XLR8R

04-21-2009, 09:38 AM

I bet if you spray some KROIL on it that bad boy will jump right out! [laugh]

bnold

04-21-2009, 10:31 AM

Just like the head on Charlie's old Massey! :D

XLR8R

04-21-2009, 10:56 AM

... well, it might have to soak longer than Charlie's head! [laugh]

AggieJustin

04-21-2009, 10:29 PM

Tried the jiggling and turning. Couldn't find a single position that had any more movement.

PB generally solves all my stuck problems, but didn't think it would have a chance here.

The next idea on my list involved a ball peen, but figured I'd check for better ideas first.

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-22-2009, 10:16 AM

time to put a "come along" on the key ring . . HAHA

AggieJustin

04-27-2009, 08:55 PM

Why am I seeing all you guys with aftermarket fuel pumps showing up in my thread where I'm going to win that BD pump?? [laugh]

Diesel-Dan

04-28-2009, 11:52 AM

With it in park, jiggle the shifter arm and key at the same time.

When in doubt....spray heavily with penatrating oil!

RJ

On my truck there is a little lever underneath the key that you push down.

thats my thoughts too, rack it down to first then up to park multiple times, and also might need to turn the wheel a bit.

I bet if you spray some KROIL on it that bad boy will jump right out! [laugh]

Beat on it! Always worked for me.

Hum.......sounds like a commercial for Flowmax.........[laugh][laugh]

03RAMBUNCTIOUS

04-28-2009, 11:58 AM

Hum.......sounds like a commercial for Flowmax.........[laugh][laugh]

BAHAHAHA BAHAHAHA. Classic. :cool: :cool: [laugh] [laugh]

outlawdra

05-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Outlaw Diesel Racing Association kicked off the 2009 Race Season last month on Saturday April 25th at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, TX. (www.redlineraceway.com)

On the line was $1200 in Cash Payouts and $1800 in Prizes, all for a gate fee of $25 for the racer and $15 for a spectator:

We had 51 trucks show up, on this perfect Saturday afternoon, with more than half running the 1/8th mile in Heads Up races, Grudge Matches and Brackets.

Our Bracket Race paid out 6 places:

1st Place went to D. Pope along with $200 and a $500 gift certificate from Dr. Performance.
2nd Place was J. Caldwell who also took home $175
and winning 3rd was J. Harris along with $125

4th, 5th and 6th places went to:

C. Malin
A. Calkins
D. Ballartyne
along with $80 Cash Payout each

1st Round Bracket Winners with the lowest ET won $100 each, Congrats to C. Malin and R. McKlemurry

As everyone came through the gates they recieved a raffle ticket and at the end of the day we had 2 drawings. One for a Bully Dog "triple dog" and one for a Diablosports "extreme puc". Congrats to P. Coleman on winning the "Triple Dog" and S. Kennemer for winning the "Extreme Puc".

We also ran a Low ET Street Truck Race at the end of the day. The trucks had to be tagged, insured and inspected. Congrats to C. Malin for running a 8.05 and to Keith Hunke each won $125.

We appreciate everyone coming out to paritcipate. Thanks for allowing us to feed you Diesel Addiction.

Thanks to all of our ODRA and Race Sponsors:
NADM
Performance Auto Supply of Mesquite
FASS
Bully Dog
Dr. Performance
Diablosport
JTT
Rollin Smoke Diesel
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