Just thought I would go ahead and start a new thread since HRP has come and gone.:cool:[director]










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So when is a good date for us NOT to be invited to Fairfield?

RJ


No Plans... Whenever is fine for me


I have the 4" inlet/outlet one off of the '05... I think I might've gotten a tankful of #2 through it before the carpet BOMBing...[redface]



Hey, I resemble that remark! [laugh]


I think this weather is PERFECT for Shiloh Ridge, personally! But im going ATVing at Chadwick (Mark Twain National Forest) in Missouri...SE of Springfield come Thanksgiving! So im pretty much open to whatever.

I will bring the WW to Shiloh Ridge if ya'll want to go there.[coffee] It's a blast!! (other good options include Red River Cycle trails 15miles N. of Muenster, TX or Lake Murray, OK just a few miles down the road from Rowland and not far from Ardmore Drags)

FYI....My schedule has changed officially...as of today. IM off on FS now instead of SS evenings. Gotta go back to work on Sunday afternoons now, by choice...instead of working thru Friday evening.





This is where we were.....................now please carry on![coffee]

I'm still open to Shiloh... It's whatever.. My place will be good if there are projects to be done... You know concrete, heat, air, light, most tools, etc...

Lake murray is pretty tame, borning riding to me...
Red river can be fun, but is crawling with dirt bikes! Can only stand them so long and you are forced to camp all right next to each other (oh wait Shiloh camping is the same way! :D) Camping at Rocky Ridge was much better (Almost got the Dodge and the goose stuck getting to my camping spot! Was great!)

Not sure if ya'll are interested but there's drag racing at the Kennedale track tonight. I know a few of us from the S'ville Chapter are going.

[QUOTE=XLR8R;1756652]I have the 4" inlet/outlet one off of the '05... I think I might've gotten a tankful of #2 through it before the carpet BOMBing...[redface]

PM sent Mike.

I'm still open to Shiloh... It's whatever.. My place will be good if there are projects to be done... You know concrete, heat, air, light, most tools, etc...

Lake murray is pretty tame, borning riding to me...
Red river can be fun, but is crawling with dirt bikes! Can only stand them so long and you are forced to camp all right next to each other (oh wait Shiloh camping is the same way! :D) Camping at Rocky Ridge was much better (Almost got the Dodge and the goose stuck getting to my camping spot! Was great!)


MAN....you aint kidding.....I like Barnwell due to they shut the trails down at 10 PM......kills alot of the noise....

Shiloh.......you have dreams of 2 strokes bikes buzzing in your head all night.....with a jeep or two.....

Brian, I agree with you about Lake Murray. It can be a little boring/tame for riding.

Red River doesn't have good camping room, but I don't remember seeing a lot of dirt bikes when I have been. Although they lack camping room, they do have GOBS of trails. I am just saying the dirt bikes never bothered me there.

Shiloh's downfall for me....is it is a much further drive.[duhhh][laugh]

If we boondock camp......we can get away from the crowds at Shiloh though.

Thought they only allowed camping in their little fenced off area? One of my quads has bad memories of Shiloh... Snapped axle and thrashed bearings... Brake rotor was the only thing keeping the wheel upright!

Thought they only allowed camping in their little fenced off area? One of my quads has bad memories of Shiloh... Snapped axle and thrashed bearings... Brake rotor was the only thing keeping the wheel upright!



Hmmmm.....You might be right. I have never camped in the back, but I know I saw some tents out there. I thought everybody stayed up front for water and electricity. We got that covered though. Guess we could call them to verify.

Is anybody else in the group open to going to an ATV off-road park for a GTG? IF you have a quad or something to wheel with.....all the better. If not I don't really see any difference in being there vs. being in Sedalia. Open field with whatever elements mother nature brings at the time...[laugh]

And there is bound to be a few (other) Cummins powered trucks at the park...and when they see 5-10 of our trucks...they will want to inquire.[coffee]

Alright all you BOMBED guys. I'm looking at the Mach 1 series of injectors that Power by Poole has. I do have a modded trans and all the guages as well as the FASS system. Stock turbo. Will I have to any programmer changes with the 65 hp injectors?

Alright all you BOMBED guys. I'm looking at the Mach 1 series of injectors that Power by Poole has. I do have a modded trans and all the guages as well as the FASS system. Stock turbo. Will I have to any programmer changes with the 65 hp injectors?

Im running Mach II's (105 HP) with stock everything except clutch and intake. NO EGT issues.....but with the smarty...it did get to 1200* empty.

65 HP injector is a drop in the bucket.....i woudl suggest going with at least 100 HP.......to save the change down the road.

The only issue you might have if you run JUST the injecors...is defueling with the auto when you get an overboost. You might need to get a boost fooler or an EZ module (Or Smarty) to help with that....

Thanks Dan.
Speaking of the Smarty. Are the HP numbers it list's based on stock injectors? I was thinking of going with the Smarty in the future as well. Then bump up my turbo size.

Thanks Dan.
Speaking of the Smarty. Are the HP numbers it list's based on stock injectors? I was thinking of going with the Smarty in the future as well. Then bump up my turbo size.

Man...i feel you could milk that stock turbo with a Smarty and 100 HP sticks with no issue. Because you could just turn the SW level down when pulling. AND i know pulling about 15,000 with my Mach II's was not and issue with EGT's and my HX-35. UNLESS you really wanted to get a turbo for future mods....i would just hold back and let the market develop some more and enjoy the quick spool from the HX....they are making improvements hand over fist these days in turbo design…..just look what has come out in the past year…..

Now if you go and get you a Comp or TST…..then I would start looking at turobs……

EDIT: AHHH...but you have a HY dont you......hum....that 9 CM housing is a tad on the tight side.....might see how it works.....

Wayne,
I ran an EZ (same hp as a Smarty) and 100 hp injectors for a yr and had no serious problems with the HY-35 turbo. Just add a manual boost controller to keep the turbo down to 32 psi max and you'll be ok.
Of course, a bigger turbo would make a big difference. Used HX-35 would be economical and effective...but a 62/12 would be a perfect match and would 'release' an additional 30 hp! That's what I got on the dyno...after upgrading turbos.:)

RJ

RJ- Thanks for the info. Questions for you:
What is a manual boost controller and where can I get one?
Who makes the 62/12 and also, where can I get one?
THANKS !

Tyler suggested the 10th for a GTG at Brians. Works for me. Anyone else?
Seems we always have an install or two to do at the GTG's.... so an indoor area would be my first choice!

RJ

Wayne,

MBC's .....HERE (http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.php?category=35)
Don't need anything fancy.... I have used and like the BC-03 from JoeP.

PhatShaft 62/12 Turbo, from Industrial Injection .... HERE (http://www.industrialinjection.com/)

RJ

The industrial injections site is down right now for the turbo. I did find an HTB 62/12. How are they?

The site opened for me??? Try this... http://www.industrialinjection.com/id34.html

Have heard good things about HTT turbos, just don't know anyone, first hand, that has one.
Tyler has the PS62/12 and loves it for fast spool up (more important on an auto than a manual).

I'm sure either one would do you well. They are definately the top two out there now, IMO.

RJ

Tyler suggested the 10th for a GTG at Brians. Works for me. Anyone else?
Seems we always have an install or two to do at the GTG's.... so an indoor area would be my first choice!

RJ

I'm out for the 10th, got a wedding in McKinney that day (not mine). Actually, the only weekend in Nov that would work for me would be the 17th.

Used HX-35 would be economical and effective

I happen to know where there is a used HX35 if you wanted to try it out.

The site opened for me??? Try this... http://www.industrialinjection.com/id34.html

Have heard good things about HTT turbos, just don't know anyone, first hand, that has one.
Tyler has the PS62/12 and loves it for fast spool up (more important on an auto than a manual).

I'm sure either one would do you well. They are definately the top two out there now, IMO.

RJ

Ryan Woods has an HTT Turbo.....has lots of good things to say....

Ryan Woods has an HTT Turbo.....has lots of good things to say....

Good, bad??

I happen to know where there is a used HX35 if you wanted to try it out.

Will it work with stock downpipe?

Will it work with stock downpipe?

Converting from an HY-35 to and HX-35 is not just a 100% bolt up job (WELL as far as the turbo goes...yes....BUT....) The engine coolant lines under/around the exhaust manifold are different and due to the way the waistgate is positioned on the HX...it will interfere with the lines on the auto engines. I believe you will also need the hard coolant lines off a standard tranny engine or just use some heater hose to reroute them.

Ryan loves his HTB2 HT turbo....it has a 14cm housing i believe.....had it for about a year now.

The HX and HY use the same downpipe...so you are good there......

Hey, anybody know where I can get the type of plastic tubing that is used for the helper air bags? I want to move my switch and gauge and need to get more tubing.

First place that came to mind...
http://www.coolingmist.com/detailmain.aspx?pid=1407

As usual, you da man.
However, I looked all over that sight and could NOT find an oblong switch. They were all round?

As usual, you da man.
However, I looked all over that sight and could NOT find an oblong switch. They were all round?

UM....you can also check out the place in Denton at 35 and 288. Inland Truck parts (http://www.inlandtruck.com/018.html). I would almost bet you they have that line in-stock.

Contrary to popular belief, I am not dead and have not been ignoring you guys. Just been busy. Went home to PA last weekend and started my new position 2 months ago. I don't log on from work anymore, they actually keep me busy and expect me to work :) It makes the days go by really fast, which is nice.
I am up for a GTG in Nov., don't care what weekend, just let me know.

Let the modding begin, truck is paid off :D
~Rob

Times a wastin, guys!

Tyler requested the 9th-11th. Brian said that dates OK for his place. Rob & I are in too. Anyone else?

Charlie's not too far away...in Temple, if he has the time?

RJ

Sounds good to me!!
Projects welcome! Be the first time we have a meet and actually have a shop to work on them in... Course I dont know that anyone has any projects now?? :D (Yes Charlie the Ranch is a great place for projects!)

Somebody could chip in the extra $750 I need for a cam and we can do that!! :D



PS and where are those pics from Mike? He holding them ransom??
Dont see any pics from our group and there were alot of cameras around!! :)

Oh and Rob still need the techinal name for that special relay! I know what I want just not how to put it in letters! lol SPSPLSMOO (that's single spole single throw latching single momentarty off/on for those who dont know :D)

Have ya'll seen this yet? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=175197

I'm in for the w/e of the 10th.
And the technical name for that relay is "doomaflatchee" ;)

I'll have to look into it Brian, I don't spec. too many relays at work.
~Rob

I'm in for the w/e of the 10th.
And the technical name for that relay is "doomaflatchee" ;)

I'll have to look into it Brian, I don't spec. too many relays at work.
~Rob

Ya the doomaflatchee is what I asked for and they said they stopped carrying them?? [dummy] :D

Dont spend too much time on it... Figured you may have an idear...

I won't be able to make it over until Saturday mid morning. Is that too late?

I won't be able to make it over until Saturday mid morning. Is that too late?

Most of the beer and half the whiskey will be gone by then, but come on over :)

~Rob

Times a wastin, guys!

Tyler requested the 9th-11th. Brian said that dates OK for his place. Rob & I are in too. Anyone else?

Charlie's not too far away...in Temple, if he has the time?

RJ

Thanks for the invite, but two weeks is a little too far away to make plans.

Best I can tell, it's about 100 miles from Temple. Maybe BrIan can PM or email an address so we can see where it is.

Almost forgot.......I too would like to see some pics of the Bay Town weekend. Maybe our wayward, recently returned member could revive his website for us. :)

Here's a shop location for ya... http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=800+N+Bateman+Rd,+Fairfield,+Freestone,+Texas+75 840,+United+States&sll=31.733733,-96.162794&sspn=0.010238,0.023389&ie=UTF8&ll=31.729262,-96.163158&spn=0.040954,0.093555&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1

looking at 98 miles from Temple... Easy miles... :D

Here's a shop location for ya... http://http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=800+N+Bateman+Rd,+Fairfield,+Freestone,+Texas+75 840,+United+States&sll=31.733733,-96.162794&sspn=0.010238,0.023389&ie=UTF8&ll=31.729262,-96.163158&spn=0.040954,0.093555&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1

looking at 98 miles from Temple... Easy miles... :D

Can't open the link.............?

just click the link charlie....











j/k Fixed it... too many https

Mind if I tag along?

Mind if I tag along?

Sure come on!

Got it............. Not a bad trip at all, but will have to see how things work out.

Cool sounds good.. Hope things work out for moms...






If all works out we can go here for dinner fri or sat (sorry like that salellite thing :D):
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=135+lakefront+drive,+streetman+tx&sll=31.941238,-96.139694&sspn=0.005089,0.011694&ie=UTF8&ll=31.941383,-96.138997&spn=0.010179,0.023389&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Alright, I'll check the duty roster tomarrow and let the wife know. What time is everyone gonna be there? Or is there anyone around me to convoy with?

This is actually the shop... (google doesn't like the real address)... It's crazy I can narrow it down to bout 2 months from when this pic was taken... Pond before it was cleaned out the last dry spell... Man that thing got low in a hurry!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=fairfield,+tx&ie=UTF8&ll=31.739564,-96.16046&spn=0.00255,0.005847&t=h&z=18&om=1

Alright, I'll check the duty roster tomarrow and let the wife know. What time is everyone gonna be there? Or is there anyone around me to convoy with?

I'll be there friday morning and all weekend...

Most of the beer and half the whiskey will be gone by then, but come on over :)

~Rob

COOL!
My son has his last football game that Friday night. Will have to see what they have going on Saturday as far as end of season stuff.

Got some much needed cleanup done on my truck this weekend. Removed the stock filter and LP, reran the FASS hose and wires and trimmed accordingly, relocated my high idle box behind the dash and moved the LED and adjuster (POT) to the "A" pillar above my top gauge and put a knob on the adjuster.
Of course now I have to chase down a bad relay since I left the box engaged with my remote start box one of the relays has quite working.
Oh the drama... [laugh]

... What time is everyone gonna be there?
Usually, people show up as they can....starting around late afternoon Friday. Bring what you need for sitting/sleeping/clothing/drinking/ snacking. First time at Brian's so don't know how much we'll be roughing it...but plan on the worst. Most of us sleep in the bed of our trucks! Here's the facilities at our usual meeting site (Crotex's Ranch).....
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/27851Out_House.JPG

I'm sure there will be a camp fire. :D
RJ

I'm sure there will be a camp fire. :D
RJ

Since it is going to be where it is and the WHO that is hosting, I think it's more like a campFIRE :o

The bus will not be in attendance. The lonestar mopar shootout is that weekend at Baytown. Me and dad are gonna be racing our little red express trucks. I'm hpoin to have mine supercharged by then

Sleeping facilities will be up to you guys... THe shop has an attached appt with 3 couches people can claim, for those who Like the bed of their truck there is a covered back porch or the shop itself... If someone wants a real bed My place is bout 15 minutes up the road. Probably have dinner out there one night anyways. If some tree trimming gets done there may be a fire, otherwise hows a propane heater?? :D

My remote start now kicks in when the WTS light goes out. It was bugging me that it was waiting 15 seconds to start every time. [guitar]
Also got my high idle box shrunk down and mounted behind the dash. I can reach the toggle if I need to. I moved the LED and idle speed adjuster to my gauge pod.
Felt good to actually get something done again.

Cool glad you got it working.. Get that diode figured out?

I'll try to make it, but probably just stay for the day and drive back very late at night.

I'd like to finish up the gauges stuff if possible. I still need to get some new bulbs (Dipricol trans temp gauge) and some more FP line tubing.[duhhh] Suggestions again on where to get those? Geno's? I don't see it in the catalog by theirselves?


I am also thinking about ordering a TS-MP8. That should give me some adjustable on the fly pressure and put me over 500. Still trying to make decisions on turbo (s) choices. Trans fund is getting closer.[coffee][duhhh]



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Cool glad you got it working.. Get that diode figured out?

Yep. Everything works like a charm now. Turns out the issue was with the installtion manual I had. It did not show that feature 12 needs to be set to trigger off of the gray/black wire.
Hats off to Brian for helping me out with this! [coffee]

Robert , smarties already add all the pressure you need. And wveryone i know that ran the ts box had problems with it.

Robert, .....everyone i know that ran the tst box had problems with it.
Yup! Just check the classifieds. Lots of 3rd gen TST's and Edges, etc.
No Smarty's. :)

RJ

Which of you'ns have installed the pyro with removing the turbo and which have done it with the vaccum/magnent trick? The reason I ask is I have yet to do mine AND install the fuel pres. line to diaphram and hose to it as well. If yall dont mind I'll wait one more weekend and we could do it out there. It's completely up to yall. Vern Edit - It turns out I have either a three day or four day weekend (It's up to the BDE CDR) and I'm not on the duty roster so I'll be there come H*ll or High water.

I've done it both ways... Never had an issue...

Will say that I HATE fuel isolators though!!

You think we/I would be happier and better off if it is hooked up direct? I'm new to this so whatever has worked for yall I will probaly do on mine. Plus I could send the isolator and SS hose back for a refund!! Thanks, Vern

You think we/I would be happier and better off if it is hooked up direct? I'm new to this so whatever has worked for yall I will probaly do on mine. Plus I could send the isolator and SS hose back for a refund!! Thanks, Vern

Hook it up direct. An isolator will most likely fail over time and cause you more grief than it's worth. Properly installed, a mechanical gauge in the cab won't leak. Most folks here are running 'em that way.

~Rob

Yep and have a needle valve inline so if there ever was a leak it can be turned off easily

Robert , smarties already add all the pressure you need. And wveryone i know that ran the ts box had problems with it.



I knew the Smarty could add pressure, but that is something I want to turn down while not "playing". I want that particular item to be adjustable. I don't recall hearing about alot of problems with the TS-MP8. Maybe I need to watch the threads about them a little closer.

I don't want to have to "unload"/"Reload" the Smarty to have or NOT have extra pressure. Luvnacummins I believe was around 570ish with just a Smarty/MP8/large single turbo.....while still running stock trans.[dummy]

He has twins now though.

I believe pressure in moderation won't hurt much. Running around with pressure all the time will. right?

Yup! Just check the classifieds. Lots of 3rd gen TST's and Edges, etc.
No Smarty's. :)

RJ



Yep! You would have to pry my Smarty from my cold dead hands!!![laugh]



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Yep and have a needle valve inline so if there ever was a leak it can be turned off easily



If I decide to lose the isolator and go straight into the cab with the fuel....where/what is a good needle valve to go with? Suggestions on the valve and where to buy? TIA




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I've heard NAPA has them? Been discussed alot in the past...try a search.
Got mine from Graingers!

RJ

Which of you'ns have installed the pyro with removing the turbo and which have done it with the vaccum/magnent trick? The reason I ask is I have yet to do mine AND install the fuel pres. line to diaphram and hose to it as well. If yall dont mind I'll wait one more weekend and we could do it out there. It's completely up to yall. Vern Edit - It turns out I have either a three day or four day weekend (It's up to the BDE CDR) and I'm not on the duty roster so I'll be there come H*ll or High water.

Man...just drill it and dont worry about the shavings.....they will pass throught the turbo with out any issue due to its spinning at VERY low RPM at idle and the exhaust fins are very durable. I have never once had an issue. IF you really wanted to keep shavings out of the exhaust.....drill it with the truck running. Just ware some glasses.

Will say that I HATE fuel isolators though!!

I second that........[verymad]

Look here for needle valves:

http://www.calibex.com/Needle-Valve/zzcalibex2zB1z0--search-html?nxtg=bd920a1c0502-EAFED4B646FEB3A9

Just found it on a random search.....

I got my needle valve from surplus center for a buck... Nice stout NPT tapped, good locking valve that is stiff to turn so it doesn't wander.

I've tapped one and had a bit of tape over the exhaust to create some back pressure... them shavings just flew out the engine... Safety glasses would have been nice! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Curt-Gooseneck-Hitch-Ball-Plate-fits-standard-rails-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50072QQihZ019QQitem Z290175315781QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


I just bought a CURT Gooseneck Hitch plate to put in my 5th wheel hitch rails. I hope I never need it, but if the need arises........you can't pull a GN without it. :)


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I've heard NAPA has them? Been discussed alot in the past...try a search.
Got mine from Graingers!

RJ



Ok thanks. I'll prob try NAPA first.

I am just not familiar with needle valves....brands, types etc. Not sure exactly what I should buy for my set up.


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FYI......http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=175974


Looks like Buck is planning a Dyno Day.

Ok thanks. I'll prob try NAPA first.

I am just not familiar with needle valves....brands, types etc. Not sure exactly what I should buy for my set up.


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It's not rocket science, its a freakin' needle valve.

~Rob

It's not rocket science, its a freakin' needle valve.

~Rob

On the floor laughing my arse off! [laugh][laugh][duhhh]

It's not rocket science, its a freakin' needle valve.

~Rob

....HAHAHA..i just blew water all over my comp screens.......thanks for that Rob! haha...

OK....[laugh] gang! Brian once you get off the floor and Dan gets his computer screen wiped down.......


Needle valves may be simple to yall.....but i've never messed with one. Never bought one. Never used one. Like so many things on my truck....I understand concepts behind most things....but don't have any real world experience with it. So please pardon my ignorance.[duhhh]


And I know if I walked in to Napa and said...."Hey I need a Needle Valve". They are going to look at my like im from another planet. Or they will pull out their catalog and offer me 1000 choices and im not going to know which one to choose. So feel free to have a good laugh at my expense....that doesn't bother me....[laugh].....but please suggest what I need to get more specifically. Don't I need a certain size? Is this just going to go in the line somewhere (anywhere) between my Cp3 feed line and FP gauge.....maybe where the isolator is now?

Also you are suggesting to eliminate the isolator.....and put in the needle valve.....but what will stop the fuel from coming in the cab until I know something is wrong? Couldn't there literally be a gallon of fuel in there before I could shut off the truck or pop the hood and get the needle valve closed?

I too need to put in a needle valve.
TexasCTD- I believe you open the valve up just enough to read your full pressure. That will keep the full capacity of the line pumping into your truck. I have had mine running into the cab without an isolator from the beginning and check the connections in the cab often. I did have a slight leak where it connected to the main fuel line, but took care of that this past weekend.
As far as what size you need; since you already have an isolator, you shouldn't have any problem finding a valve that will accept the line coming into and out of the isolator to run to your gauge.
If you need a hand determining what you need, just holler at me. I work in McKinney and live in Melissa.

.....suggesting to eliminate the isolator.....and put in the needle valve.....but what will stop the fuel from coming in the cab....? Couldn't there literally be a gallon of fuel in there before I could shut off the truck or pop the hood and get the needle valve closed?
Won't work that way. If it starts to leak...you will smell it right away!
Needle valves are set almost completely shut off.... because there is no flow 'through' the gauge. This fact protects/prolongs the gauge and prevents a flood!
Suggestion to eliminate the isolator is because they never last anyway.
If uncertain, I would suggest waiting till the GTG and see how we have ours and what they look like!

RJ

I would get a needle valve that had 1/8" NPT on both sides.. I'm not a huge fan of the cheapys just because the handles dont lock down nice and snug... My needle valve requires a pretty good twist to make it move. That way I dont have to worry about the ever so slight cummins rattle moving it around... Get all your light bulbs and fuel line for the gauge (diesel compatible) and we can knock it out in a week

OK....[laugh] gang! Brian once you get off the floor and Dan gets his computer screen wiped down.......


Needle valves may be simple to yall.....but i've never messed with one. Never bought one. Never used one. Like so many things on my truck....I understand concepts behind most things....but don't have any real world experience with it. So please pardon my ignorance.[duhhh]


And I know if I walked in to Napa and said...."Hey I need a Needle Valve". They are going to look at my like im from another planet. Or they will pull out their catalog and offer me 1000 choices and im not going to know which one to choose. So feel free to have a good laugh at my expense....that doesn't bother me....[laugh].....but please suggest what I need to get more specifically. Don't I need a certain size? Is this just going to go in the line somewhere (anywhere) between my Cp3 feed line and FP gauge.....maybe where the isolator is now?

Also you are suggesting to eliminate the isolator.....and put in the needle valve.....but what will stop the fuel from coming in the cab until I know something is wrong? Couldn't there literally be a gallon of fuel in there before I could shut off the truck or pop the hood and get the needle valve closed?


How many times have you heard of a fuel pressure gauge letting loose and leaking? We are not dealing with high pressure here so the tube and compression fittings are not being stressed very much. Unless it just brakes from vibration (Which can be prevented with a clean install), i dont think you will ever have an issue.

I would suggest a needle valve with compression fitting on either side for the 1/8" tube you are using for your gauge. That is what i have.

SO.......1/8" compression/Ferral(SP?) fittings on either end of the valve should do ya.......shoud look like this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AY6JOKpPL._AA280_.jpg BUT a 1/8" version......


OR if you wanted to just take the place of your isolator....(BUT I dont like to use NPT fitting if it can be prevented)....you can use something like this (This is for 5 of them....why price is soo high): http://www.calibex.com/Anderson-Brass-Needle-Valve-524734022/cb2/prices-html

Needle valves are for Jaboni's - Real Men use a Flush Capacitor for their #2 ! [dummy]

..(BUT I dont like to use NPT fitting if it can be prevented).

Funny I dont like to use compression fittings if it can be prevented! [laugh] I use 1/8" NPT with push lock nipples.

If going with compression fittings be careful what tubing you use... Diesel will eat right through some of it

Thanks for the help gents! I will see if I can find what I need tomorrow since I will be going in with a little better picture (in my mind) of what I need.

I guess I will go for push-lock fittings since that is what im already using with the Walbro system and 2 micron filter set up.

And if this don't work....we can try Mike's Flush Capacitor idea.[laugh]

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Oh.....tried to win the auction on Ebay on an MP-8 last night. I lost.[laugh]

It was a little to pricey anyway (for used).....so Oh well.:cool:


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LMAO!!! you guys are hella funny!!! TexasCTD get a Smarty. You will like it much better. Got one for my 04' and works great. Only got 50+/- dys left. So looking forward to my first GTG with you all!!

Robert already has a Smarty.... Looking for on the fly adjustability

Only got 50+/- dys left. So looking forward to my first GTG with you all!!

Looking forward to it... which truck are ya bringing? [coffee]

Well, I know everyone says to ditch the isolater but it's already mounted on the firewall so I want to go ahead and use it, at least for the time being. So, at this GTG I need to finish up the fuel pres. gauge install and drill and the tap the mainfold for the pyro, if yall don't mind. Thanks, Vern

Sounds good Vern, bring it on...
Looks like it will be a smaller meet, fine by me!

-Rob
-RJ
-Vern
-Charlie (hopefully)
-Robert for a day (Have hookups water, sewer, electric for your trailer, but if you are only coming down for the day probably not bringing it)
-Me

When is this going down?

Weekend of the 10th (Next weekend)... You and Evan going to be able to make it???

Sounds good Vern, bring it on...
Looks like it will be a smaller meet, fine by me!

-Rob
-RJ
-Vern
-Charlie (hopefully)
-Robert for a day (Have hookups water, sewer, electric for your trailer, but if you are only coming down for the day probably not bringing it)
-Me


I'll consider bringing the trailer if there is a big need for it. It's kind of a hassle for just one night though...that's why im considering just coming for the day and driving back late.


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In addition to turbo/trans upgrades coming soon.....I also want to finish out the "Black Out". So now im also considering headlights too.

Which of these would you vote for on my truck?? I have an opinion (I think), but I will withhold that until I hear yours. Thanks for playing in my mini (N TX only) poll![laugh]

1.
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2.
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3.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/LHP_DRAM02BC_JY.jpg

XLR8R I plain on bring the 12v of course. Just depends if it is done by that time.

Looks like I won't be able to make this one either. Son's last ball game then the end of season stuff going on Sat and Sun. I promise, I WILL make to a meet again. [duhhh]

Ya'll did not meet me until after my wreck. Before the wreck, I was able to do a lot of things with relative ease. Not so anymore.
Physically I am healing. However, my mental function is not up to par to say the least.
It just took me 6 days to do a small wiring project on my truck that should have taken me a few hours after work. I am (was) certified in electronics and DC circuitry. I can no longer remember anything. I spend all of my time now trying to remember how to test a circuit and end up blowing fuses anyway.
I must thank Bnold for his patience and help via PM for all the questions I had.
I am hoping I will get better mentally but let's face facts, it will be a year next month since I was hit on my motorcycle and I am just as bad now as I was then. I should find out Monday if there is any treatment for my brain to regain some of what I have lost.
THANKS GUYS!
Wayne

3.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/LHP_DRAM02BC_JY.jpg


This is my vote....IF you can change thoese white LED's on the bottom into amber and use them as a turn signal......

Is there a place for me to "pitch my tent"

If it's too cold, you're too old,
~Rob

Is there a place for me to "pitch my tent"
~Rob

OK, that phrase may be harmless. But when you put it in quotes, that's just wrong...especially at a meet with all guys.[laugh]

Ya'll did not meet me until after my wreck. However, my mental function is not up to par to say the least.
I am hoping I will get better mentally but let's face facts, I am just as bad now as I was then. I should find out if there is any treatment for my brain.
THANKS GUYS!
Wayne

Hey, you gotta love the Silver Lining - at least you've got an excuse...

What about poor SOB's like me that don't have a good reason when we screw up? [dummy]

p.s. oh yeah - did you forget to pick up that $$$ 4" muffler from the shop? Remember how I just wanted to give it to ya, but you insisted on paying so much for it... [laugh][coffee]

Is there a place for me to "pitch my tent"
~Rob

... note to self - "no more hot-racking with Rob" :o

Ya'll did not meet me until after my wreck. Before the wreck, I was able to do a lot of things with relative ease. Not so anymore.
Physically I am healing. However, my mental function is not up to par to say the least.
It just took me 6 days to do a small wiring project on my truck that should have taken me a few hours after work. I am (was) certified in electronics and DC circuitry. I can no longer remember anything. I spend all of my time now trying to remember how to test a circuit and end up blowing fuses anyway.
I must thank Bnold for his patience and help via PM for all the questions I had.
I am hoping I will get better mentally but let's face facts, it will be a year next month since I was hit on my motorcycle and I am just as bad now as I was then. I should find out Monday if there is any treatment for my brain to regain some of what I have lost.
THANKS GUYS!
Wayne

Wayne,

Wow! I have only met you maybe twice I think....and I think both tims it seems we were very busy. I believe I was under my truck pretending like I could put in my Walbro pump by myself...[laugh]. You were pretty busy working on something too IIRC.

Anyway I didn't know about the motorcycle wreck or any lingering problems from it. I wish you all the best in your treatment and for a full recovery!!



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This is my vote....IF you can change thoese white LED's on the bottom into amber and use them as a turn signal......



Thanks Dan...You are the only "vote" so far. I don't know about the LED's being used as a turn signal. I am assuming it has some sort of turn signal built into as is...........or wouldn't be DOT approved.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS-03-05-2500-3500_W0QQitemZ120177669692QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33710 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I am kinda leaning toward this one. I don't think I care for bluish halo looking ones as much.



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Is there a place for me to "pitch my tent"

If it's too cold, you're too old,
~Rob

Yep plenty of room far, far away from me! [laugh]

Geesh you guys are a great big help!![dummy][dummy] Just one response to my headlight poll! Thanks Dan!

Brian,

Do you have room in the house for me lay a sleeping bag? Or even better, do you have a bed available? I may go ahead and stay Friday night if that is ok and I can work it out.:cool:

Brian,

Do you have room in the house for me lay a sleeping bag? Or even better, do you have a bed available? :
Way I read it...we're having the meet at his (grandfathers) shop location, not at parents house.

As it stands now...I can't get down there till Sat AM. Working on friday night but looks doubtful.

RJ

Geesh you guys are a great big help!![dummy][dummy] Just one response to my headlight poll! Thanks Dan!

... that's 'cause we don't think you'd listen to us anyway! [laugh]

The shop is on my grandfathers land. bout 15mins away from my parents house.... Now it's not a normal shop, it has a 20X40 apartment attached. Should be 3 couches in there avail for sleeping, and air mattress if anybody wants to plug it into the wall and push a button (actually pretty dang comfortable), or if anybody wants to drive for 15min, we have 2 or 3 guest beds and 2 huge couches at the house. It's really whatever you guys feel like... You want beds we can get a bed, place to unroll a sleeping bag got that, place to park your truck under cover got that too.... Can always take you down the street and throw you on one of the plinths at the clinic! :D I've slept on them before working late!! Not too bad :) Have a couple queen size I believe lol :D Or we can strap you to the traction table and leave you alone for a few hours....

I didn't reply to headlights cause I've already told you I like the stockers just fine on your truck! :D

Or we can strap you to the traction table and leave you alone for a few hours.... :D

Sounds a bit kinky... can we bring a friend? ;)[laugh]

Pansies ye are who want to sleep inside.

I will be outside in my tent (possibly with a bottle of Makers Mark to keep me warm).

~Rob

P
I will be outside in my tent
~Rob
I'll be outside...in the bed of my truck!
Probably parked right next to your tent...in case it rains. :)

RJ

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I didn't reply to headlights cause I've already told you I like the stockers just fine on your truck! :D


No biggie, but I don't remember you ever telling me that. Sure you didn't just "think" it and not "tell" it.[laugh]

Pansies ye are who want to sleep inside.

I will be outside in my tent (possibly with a bottle of Makers Mark to keep me warm).

~Rob



Yeah im a pansie.....why be uncomfortable with a bed inside close by....[laugh][coffee] and with the sun waking you up before you are ready to get up.[yuk]

Brian...it's up to you where you put me.....if you can. I really would rather not sleep in the truck if at all possible.


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I have the tubing and fittings for the fuel gauge. I am really uncomfortable with this needle valve thing. I STILL want to use my isolator.

I was talking to a guy from Geno's and he said that diesel will eventually EAT the back of the gauge and cause it to leak. He said they won't sell the FP gauges without them.

So, Brian, if you don't mind helping me with it..........let's just reinstall new tubing line back to the isolator with antifreeze and try it again. I know it may fail again eventually......but there really isn't an alternative that I see unless it's run on the outside like Mike does.



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Any projects to do?
Shame to let a nice indoor shop go to waste.
I'll be changing my Rear Differential Fluid, Re-Painting my Centramatics.... and installing the new Quad 'Adrenaline' Box, if it comes in by Friday.

RJ

If I could make, I could think of a few projects. Ball joints, valve adjustment...an injector swap if I'd ever buy new ones. [laugh]

But I need to find time for the first two at some point.

.......I'm really uncomfortable with this needle valve thing....... I was talking to a guy from Geno's and he said that diesel will eventually EAT the back of the gauge and cause it to leak. He said they won't sell the FP gauges without them.

So, Brian, if you don't mind helping me with it..........let's just reinstall new tubing line back to the isolator with antifreeze.
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And you actually wonder why you only got one response to your headlight question????
Your talking the word of Geno's salesman (trying to sell you something), who you don't know..... over your friends combined one million +/- miles of experience. I have never heard of....seen....or read about diesel eating through the back of a gauge!

Does this sound familiar....
"Geesh you guys are a great big help!! Just one response to my headlight poll!"
"... that's 'cause we don't think you'd listen to us anyway!"

RJ

I'll be remounting the '35s' for the first time in a long while!! May have my new special relay in to install for my high idle and exhaust brake by remote control... Uhhh.... maybe get my adrenaline oil temp gauge installed in the bypass filters for fun and install an EGT probe in the twins piping! We will see how much of this gets done!!

If I could make, I could think of a few projects. Ball joints, valve adjustment...an injector swap if I'd ever buy new ones. [laugh]

But I need to find time for the first two at some point.

You and Tyler and your weddings to go to... sheesh

Well have the TST out of the truck all packed up and ready to ship out.... Moment of silence please.. :(

.........Your talking the word of Geno's salesman (trying to sell you something), who you don't know..... over your friends combined one million +/- miles of experience.

..........
RJ



He wasn't trying to sell me anything. I already have the gauge and the isolator. I didn't buy anything from him and he had no benefit to answering my question.

I definately don't take his word over any of my friends here. But the part he said about the diesel eating the back of the gauge (over time) concerned me. Plus I already have the concerns about diesel in the cab.

Please don't be offended because I try to ask various people questions about subjects. It is just the way I learn. Nobody has ALL the answers about everything. Depending on the question, you can get 10 different answers from 10 different people.

The fact that the Geno's guy said what he did just added "some" weight to the fact that I was already concerned about running diesel in the cab. It is no slap to you or anybody here about how they run their gauges.

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Well have the TST out of the truck .. :(
Me too..... just need a buyer!:)

RJ

You and Tyler and your weddings to go to... sheesh

I know, I know.

So is anyone making it to the dyno Buck is putting on Nov. 17th? I might make it out there, just depends on how much progress I make packing up stuff at my apartment. Being gone 4 days a week doesn't really help much with getting things done around the house.

Which of these would you vote for on my truck?? I have an opinion (I think), but I will withhold that until I hear yours. Thanks for playing in my mini (N TX only) poll![laugh]


I'll vote for #1...the other two look too ricer-ish.

I know, I know.

So is anyone making it to the dyno Buck is putting on Nov. 17th? I might make it out there, just depends on how much progress I make packing up stuff at my apartment. Being gone 4 days a week doesn't really help much with getting things done around the house.

I'll probably be there.. Will know closer to time

I'll vote for #1...the other two look too ricer-ish.


Thanks Justin. That is my opinion too. Ebay link in post 107. I haven't ordered them yet...but I am thinking about it. [guitar]

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Thanks Justin. That is my opinion too. Ebay link in post 107. I haven't ordered them yet...but I am thinking about it. [guitar]

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Yeah, just saw that....reading the posts all out of order.

Now I'd like to quote and reply to something from post #3. [duhhh][laugh][dummy]

Been thinking about trying a gallon of the new diesel treatment that won the 'lubricity additive test' Opti-Lube XPD... Going to order a gallon off of their website... Was going to see if there was any other interest before I did. 3 people want a gallon and shipping is free... Let me know otherwise I'll suck it up and pay the $10 for shipping! :D

Can't hurt right?

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=167446&highlight=additive

...the new diesel treatment that won the 'lubricity additive test' Opti-Lube XPD...
Way I read it....Biodiesel won the lubricity contest.... B02 ?
I put 5 gal of the local B20 in each tank (that's 1 gal 100% biodiesel for every 35 gallons in my tank or 2.8%)!
I can deliver you a drum of B20 at no charge:)
Only around $3.40 a gal) :)

(Edited: use to do 10 gal till I read the lubricity test)

RJ

Ya I saw that as well... My problem is I don't trust a lot of the places selling Bio anymore... My bio-willy place is looking pretty shady and not near the traffic as would like to see... Also with the miles I'm putting on lately It's rare I get to a place that sells bio... I need/want something that I can throw in no matter where I'm filling.... I still like Bio the best and fill with it when I can get somewhere that has good traffic, but that hasn't happened in quite some time!! :) Not to mention the economy is slightly less .9 or 1.1 worse than regular if I remember correct from my mileage tracking days... With fuel in the 3.39 range that's starting to matter some! :D Filled up at a Loves in OK cause it was 28cents less than locally!!!

Good Points. BioWilly is either in recievership...or headed that way. They are not paying their bills and we put them on Cash only!

Local place here still sells it but I don't know where they get it?? I can still tell the difference at start up & idle... with it vs without. (Remember, the Cetane is a lot higher also.) Makes for easier starts and smoother idles.

No mileage loss with just 2%, as far as I can tell.

RJ

Good Points. BioWilly is either in recievership...or headed that way. They are not paying their bills and we put them on Cash only!

Local place here still sells it but I don't know where they get it?? I can still tell the difference at start up & idle... with it vs without. (Remember, the Cetane is a lot higher also.) Makes for easier starts and smoother idles.

No mileage loss with just 2%, as far as I can tell.

RJ

Got a guy here that makes his own that i am talking to. He has his own Fully auto $5000.00 Processor and is set up to sell with Road tax....get this....for $2.00 a gallon!!!! SO....as soon as Dan gets his truck back....(Because Jettas with a 300# 55 gallon drum in the back just looks stupid)....im getting a drum full. He is constantly testing his fuel and just talking to the guy....he knows what the heck he is doing. SO i figure ill start collecting oil and giving it to this dude...rather than me TRYING to figure out how to make good bio and shelling pumps and injectors.

Not to mention that the local Wal-Mart just started selling E-85 for 2.04 here locally....makes me want a flex fuel gasser now!!! What happened? When i bought my diesel, it was like 0.30 cheaper than low grade gas!!!! NOW its 0.20 more than PREM here!!!! (3.13/gal at "Wally World" last night). Freaking crazy.....BUT my car just came off the "F" mark after 160 miles!:D

ALSO...i dont think Bio has more Cetane than #2. Hence the milage loss (AND power loss) some get with full on 100% bio.....

I was running B20 when I saw the drop

Got a guy here that makes his own that i am talking to. He has his own Fully auto $5000.00 Processor and is set up to sell with Road tax....get this....for $2.00 a gallon!!!! SO....as soon as Dan gets his truck back....(Because Jettas with a 300# 55 gallon drum in the back just looks stupid)....im getting a drum full. He is constantly testing his fuel and just talking to the guy....he knows what the heck he is doing. SO i figure ill start collecting oil and giving it to this dude...rather than me TRYING to figure out how to make good bio and shelling pumps and injectors.

Not to mention that the local Wal-Mart just started selling E-85 for 2.04 here locally....makes me want a flex fuel gasser now!!! What happened? When i bought my diesel, it was like 0.30 cheaper than low grade gas!!!! NOW its 0.20 more than PREM here!!!! (3.13/gal at "Wally World" last night). Freaking crazy.....BUT my car just came off the "F" mark after 160 miles!:D


Read somewhere that the first 400 gallons of bio is road tax exempt?? You heard of that?

Read somewhere that the first 400 gallons of bio is road tax exempt?? You heard of that?

Would be nice if its true....but i doubt that the state would default out of taxing a fuel like that.....Im guessing Texas? Texas is not a very friendly Bio state from some of the laws they were tring to pass last year....if they were all true.....rumors tend to fly on the net......

Proposed Competition for this months Get Together!!

Everyone present gets assigned a section of my Aluminum UTE Bullbar/Bumper. The shiniest/brightest section... is the winner!! :D
Sounds like fun..... No?

(You guys aren't buying this, are you?)

RJ

Depends, what are you buying the winner?

I hear urine has amazing polishing qualities.....just though i would toss that in there....

Did not work on your tires....last time you were at Charlie's :D

RJ

Can pull out the makita polisher for the big areas... just bring polish!

Actually started on it last Saturday (you and Jason did not even notice):(
It's one of those tasks that is easiest if done a piece at a time, IMO. Same way I wax my truck!

But would like to try your Makita...if a small unit. Had a big Dewalt that I picked up at a Saturday Tool Sale in local airport hanger. Just more trouble than it was worth.....prep wise. (Traded it for paint job on my tailgate)

Been looking at the smaller rotary units but never actually seen one, live.

RJ

Ya this is a bigger unit (normally I use the edge of the buffing wheel for smaller stuff... sometimes it works great others not at all! [laugh])... Use it mainly for waxing the boat, truck (ya that hasn't happened in a while)... Probably too large for what you need... I want one of those small rotarys for my rims, but they are too $$...

You need to find one of the BCS boys to work on that polish job. They're the ones that spent many, many hours with a Dremel polishing an intake elbow. Polishing something that is already mostly shiny should be a breeze and would only cost you a few beers. [laugh]

Should we bring our own wood?

~Rob

Should have a pretty good amount of limbs etc.. cut up from tree trimming and I believe RJ is bringing some pallets. So I think we should be ok on firewood...

But make sure you bring any old oil you have. Mix some of it with water if you need to make more. [laugh]

That's Mike's job!

Brian,
Off the subject, but you need a latching relay :)

~Rob

Ya but what specific type of latching relay? :) Needs to be a latching relay that uses a single momentary pulse to both latch and unlatch... That's the tricky part.... I think I might have found something a bit overkill to work...

Ok im tired and dint see but when and where is it going to be at? Im going to make one of these one day!

This weekend at my shop located about 90miles south of dallas... Fairfield, TX

Guys I went on a shopping spree in the past day.[laugh][duhhh] I ordered a TS MP-8 which should be here Thursday....if not then...by Friday for sure. I wanted to try to get it hooked up before the Dyno Day in Ft. Worth.

And the black headlights.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS-03-05-2500-3500_W0QQitemZ120177669692QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33710 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and also a smoke LED 3rd brake light.:cool:[roll][roll]

Still waiting on my CURT Gooseneck hitch plate to arrive too....[verymad] That one is kinda slow.

The lights probably won't be here till next week sometime.

I am also studying turbos. Not sure if im ready to join the twins club yet...so im considering this....>>> http://www.atsdiesel.com/ATSWebsite/ProductsDodge/TurboA3K.asp

and a CR Manifold....>>> http://www.atsdiesel.com/ATSWebsite/ProductsDodge/ExManifold.asp


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Guys I went on a shopping spree in the past day.[laugh][duhhh] I ordered a TS MP-8 which should be here Thursday....if not then...by Friday for sure. I wanted to try to get it hooked up before the Dyno Day in Ft. Worth.

And the black headlights.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS-03-05-2500-3500_W0QQitemZ120177669692QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33710 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and also a smoke LED 3rd brake light.:cool:[roll][roll]

Still waiting on my CURT Gooseneck hitch plate to arrive too....[verymad] That one is kinda slow.

The lights probably won't be here till next week sometime.

I am also studying turbos. Not sure if im ready to join the twins club yet...so im considering this....>>> http://www.atsdiesel.com/ATSWebsite/ProductsDodge/TurboA3K.asp

and a CR Manifold....>>> http://www.atsdiesel.com/ATSWebsite/ProductsDodge/ExManifold.asp


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did you ever get your trans built yet? might be time to start seriously thinking about it...

did you ever get your trans built yet? might be time to start seriously thinking about it...


Yeah it's past time to start "seriously" thinking about it. I have the money saved.....well most of it anyway. I am just trying to save a little more for a cushion before I spend it all. My stocker is still holding/shifting as well as it ever has, for now. It's hard to let go of that much money when mine isn't broke........so im trying to help it out a little...[laugh][duhhh]


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Scott, you are definately coming to the Ft. Worth Dyno Day right? Be nice to see you again. I still want to do that extra cushion on the seat mod someday!

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Ya but what specific type of latching relay? :) Needs to be a latching relay that uses a single momentary pulse to both latch and unlatch... That's the tricky part.... I think I might have found something a bit overkill to work...

Overkill like mine with 4 relays and 2 diodes to take the momentary pulse to latched? [laugh]

OK, I'm seriously considering coming this weekend, still not a 100% sure of making it though. Mike, the parts you mailed I still haven't seen, I don't know whether the mail lost them or my roommate did, I'll try to see if my roommate did before the weekend, otherwise it might not be a bad idea to have some extra parts on hand if I make it.

You should've gotten that SS hardware weeks ago - check your room & mate!

It went USPS Priority, so I don't have tracking info for it...

Anybody know if the ISSPRO FP gauge can be mounted outside? If so, what have you seen done to seal it from the weather?
I want to move it outside to free up a spot in my pod for a boost gauge.

Scott, you are definately coming to the Ft. Worth Dyno Day right? Be nice to see you again. I still want to do that extra cushion on the seat mod someday!

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im trying to figure out a way to make it. my girlfriends work rented out 6flags for the day or something like that. i think im going to try and stop by in the morning. i would like to dyno since i added the programmer and 4" exhaust. i need to come hang out with yall again i have just been really busy ever since we bought the house.

OK, cancel my reservations, I have a couple of marketing plans and need to do some research on a company I'm interviewing with next week.

Are any of you guys familiar with Performance diesel in Emory??

I am looking into doing some more upgrades to my dually and they are the ones that I have used in the past (bought my XZT from them).

Right now I just have the XZT-tow, 4" Exh. from the turbo back, Qudz. Air, Cummins Exh. brake........

Any suggestions???

Many of us have been there ....for Dyno Days and service work. Nice people and knowlegable on Diesels!

RJ

Are any of you guys familiar with Performance diesel in Emory??

I am looking into doing some more upgrades to my dually and they are the ones that I have used in the past (bought my XZT from them).

Right now I just have the XZT-tow, 4" Exh. from the turbo back, Qudz. Air, Cummins Exh. brake........

Any suggestions???

I plan on getting my Southbend from them beginning of next year :)

~Rob

Alright guys heading towards home in the morning... Picking up some steaks on the way in for dinner Sat night... Should have plenty of wood for camp fire, etc...


Pulled the valve cover today to check out the valves.. all are about 2-5thou too tight, my guess from the new seats setting in, may loosen then up a bit this weekend.

Will be nice to work on some projects this weekend in a shop!! :D

STEAKS! What tha ................? Too bad I'm going to miss them. :(

OH well, no money to spend on Ole' Red anyway.

Ya well no chili here so I have to do what I can! :D

Ya well no chili here so I have to do what I can! :D

Steaks are good, but they don't stay with you like the chili does. :eek: [laugh][laugh]

Tell that to your cinder block out back by the bushes! :o

Since I don't have any work to do on the truck, I might bring the GN with the 4 wheelers. I've had all the fluids for changin for a while, just no time to do it.

~Rob

Cool sounds like a plan... even have a nice drum for you to put the old oil in... of course there is always the fire.... :)

Since I don't have any work to do on the truck, I might bring the GN with the 4 wheelers. I've had all the fluids for changin for a while, just no time to do it.

~Rob

Remember how it's done. I still have all the stuff for mine, but no chance to do it.

[director] Alright calling all people who had cameras down in baytown (uh hmmm Mike [whistle]), Brian want pictures!! [director]

[director] Calling all people who had video cams in baytown (uh hmmm Mike [whistle]), Brian want vids!! [director] [laugh][laugh][laugh]

Ask Jordan, he had a vid of us headed over to Baytown.

....Pulled the valve cover today to check out the valves.. all are about 2-5thou too tight, my guess from the new seats setting in, may loosen then up a bit this weekend.
Like to check mine too. I have a baring tool but it's much easier with two.. to set the cam in the right place!
Let's do it.

Anyone seen the new Head Cover Gaskets. B model? Mine has been leaking slightly so I bgt a new one. Very stout by comparison. Ought to be for the price. Metal cross pieces between each cylinder!

Was going to install it before leaving in the am...but I'll wait till we do valves!

RJ

Like to check mine too. I have a baring tool but it's much easier with two.. to set the cam in the right place!
Let's do it.

Anyone seen the new Head Cover Gaskets. B model? Mine has been leaking slightly so I bgt a new one. Very stout by comparison. Ought to be for the price. Metal cross pieces between each cylinder!

Was going to install it before leaving in the am...but I'll wait till we do valves!

RJ

My gasket has metal between the cylinders?? I think??

I think everyone is showing up sat morning or afternoon... you can use the maps from earlier in the the thread or give me a call for directions 903-388-4984... See you guys then![guitar]

All this talk of valve adjusting really makes me wish I could make it since I want to do mine.

Oh well, it'll have to be next time. Hopefully I'll get most of the packing done at the apt this weekend after we get back from the wedding, so I won't have to bother with it next weekend and might be able to make the dyno thing.

Yeah, I might get my valves adjusted while we are at it. Have 105K miles, it is time.
I need to pack the muffler bearings too :)

~Rob

Yeah, I might get my valves adjusted while we are at it. Have 105K miles, it is time.
I need to pack the muffler bearings too :)

~Rob

Have Rowland bring you some of his synthetic blinker fluid as well. And don't forget to hit all the frame joints with a shot of grease.

That's.....
Three for valve lash...
Vern's FP & Pyro.....
My Gear Lube....
Install a Quad Box...
Paint some Balancers...
Brian's 35" Tires...
Oil Change on Robs 4 Wheelers...
One muffler Bearing repack....
One Blinker Fluid changeout...
And a Frame Joint Lube (mine is OK for now)!

Oh yeah....and loosing or breaking Robert's Isolater. :D

Busy weekend. [laugh]

RJ

Oh well, it'll have to be next time. Hopefully I'll get most of the packing done at the apt this weekend after we get back from the wedding, so I won't have to bother with it next weekend and might be able to make the dyno thing.

Would you mind explaining this............?

Would you mind explaining this............?

That's what I get for posting quickly while sitting at work.

Saturday I've got a wedding to go to at noon (not my wedding, in case you were wondering).

After that's over, then I'm heading back to my apartment to pack things up as I'm moving out of my apartment. So I'll spend the rest of the weekend packing, then I have to fly back to Atlanta on Monday morning.

Hopefully I'll get most of the packing done this weekend, then I will have some free time next weekend to possibly make it to the dyno in Burleson. Then I'm off the week of Thanksgiving, which is when I'm actually going to move, then head home to Giddings.

I think that covers everything. [laugh]

That's.....
Three for valve lash...
Vern's FP & Pyro.....
My Gear Lube....
Install a Quad Box...
Paint some Balancers...
Brian's 35" Tires...
Oil Change on Robs 4 Wheelers...
One muffler Bearing repack....
One Blinker Fluid changeout...
And a Frame Joint Lube (mine is OK for now)!

Oh yeah....and loosing or breaking Robert's Isolater. :D

Busy weekend. [laugh]

RJ


Where did that isolator go anyway?[laugh][tapdshut]

My TS MP-8 came in yesterday!!!!! Whoo hoo! (still no CURT gn plate though[verymad])

Saturday I've got a wedding to go to at noon (not my wedding, in case you were wondering).



Thanks for clearing that up. :)

Well it was a small, but dedicated group for this meet. For those that missed it[dummy][dummy], you did indeed miss some very SPECIAL treats!!!!!!!

I called Brian on the way down and offered to stop and pick up some fast food for the group. He mentioned Rowland was already there....and that if we wanted we could just meet at Gilberto's Mexican Restaurant on the corner of I45 in Fairfield. I said sure. Then coincidently, I drove up behind Rob about 2 miles north of Fairfield. So the 4 of us join up to eat....and Brian's Parents and grandfather show up too. Before we knew what happened, and could politely decline, they bought the whole meal! Very unexpected and unnecessary! Brian Please give them a HUGE BIG THANK YOU FROM US![guitar][director]

And if that wasn't enough.........later in the evening we had an awesome steak dinner/mashed Taters, green beans, and bread! Again Brian's parents and grandfather really just went above and beyond. That had to be one of the best meals I have had in LONG LONG time! Brian.........again please give them a 2nd HUGE THANK YOU FROM US!![roll][coffee]

The shop at the loc was very nice....had every imagineable tool and Diesel truck bomber could need.

Rob thanks letting me take the Polaris 800 for spin! Nice bike.:cool:

Brian.....and a BIG BIG THANK YOU to YOU!!!! My gauges are all working great. I can't really tell to much to report on the MP-8 yet...but no problems whatsoever coming home. I am definately looking forward to the Dyno Day next Saturday to see what happens.[roll]

I got my Black headlights and smoke 3rd brake light installed....in addition to the MP-8. I think the whole group gave them a thumbs up.

Rob got his ATVs serviced. Rowland and Brian got their truck's valves adjusted. Rowland also go some minor surgery done to his valve cover to make it clear some bolts better........and I think changed his diff fluids. Not sure what else was done.

There will be a few pics forthcoming.[laugh]

Sounds like I missed a lot of good food and a chance to hone my supervisory skills. :)

Maybe next month ...........

Dang it, I had to stay here and work. I hate missing a good meal, let alone 2. Maybe, just maybe, with a wild chance, I might make it to the dyno next weekend. I hate sounding like "I'll be there guys" and the day before, be "I'm not coming".

Well guys it was a small, but very productive one...
RJs rear diff oil changed, valves checked and adjusted, bumper polished, TST harness removal, Adrenaline beta install

Rob's valves checked and #4 intake adjusted.. ya that was all... Polaris 800 all fluids changed

Robert got new headlights and a new third brake light in, MP8 installed (not without issues! :)), some wiring clean up, gauge lights, gay fuel pressure isolator thingy! :D

Me got my 35s back on (man those look so so much better), ran a couple wires for some sensors, adjusted valves... ya all 12 were way out of spec to be expected with a valve job...

Had a few good meals and some good campfire time
Hope we can do it again sometime really enjoyed having you guys down! :D

Going to be hard to beat! The bar has definately been lifted for GTG's :D.
Brian...Thanks you for offering to have us there. Almost wish it had been cold to take full advantage!

Great Work area (indoor shop) and Brian's Parents & Grandfather spoiled us beautifully!
Not to forget best breakfast I've had is a while at Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield's main claim to fame...and well deserved).

Charlie, you were missed!

RJ

Yes, it was an excellent time.
Brian, thanks again to your folks and Oscar. They really outdid themselve's with the hospitality. It sure was appreciated. Nothing like working all day in a fully stocked shop and then having someone cook you a steak dinner :)
Thanks to Brian and Rowland for adjusting my valvle :)
And my forearms never want to see another barring tool again :)

Oh, and does antifreeze in your fuel line cause the WIF code to get set?

~Rob

Pics e-mailed to all.... to show what you missed.
Matt - don't have your address??

RJ

Pics e-mailed to all.... to show what you missed.
Matt - don't have your address??

RJ


RJ,....>Did not receive? Do you have my correct email address? Do you get the emails I send the rest of the group?


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Also........i need to hear how Rowland's ride on the Polaris 800 went!!???


Any news on that????? Since I left late late late Saturday night, I didn't get to see that event that was scheduled for day light Sunday.



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Well I scared myself into buying a rebuild kit for my tired HX... not a bad price $65 for a kit plus 5 for new gaskets...

Side to side play has me worried... Hopefully she doesn't grenade at the dyno before I have time to rebuild it!!

Well I scared myself into buying a rebuild kit for my tired HX... not a bad price $65 for a kit plus 5 for new gaskets...

Side to side play has me worried... Hopefully she doesn't grenade at the dyno before I have time to rebuild it!!

Let me know how that goes......never done one....

ALSO...MATT...might take your e-mail address of the forum....they got spyders that go out on the net and look for address to spam......and forums are one place they look.....

Ah so what, it's nice to login to my email and see 56 messages and all of them deletable. [laugh] Thanks Dan.

Let me know how that goes......never done one....


Seems pretty dooable... been reading the holset manual and it looks pretty straight forward as long as nothing is worn out of spec... We will see... I'll take some pics!

Oooo man I dont know if my turbo is going to like Sat dyno time!! Holset says "0.330 - 0.508 (0.013 - 0.020)" is allowable... I'm thinking mine is more along the lines of .300! not rubbing, but man its gotta be close!! We will make sure to vid my dyno runs in case of grenading turbo!! :D

Oooo man I dont know if my turbo is going to like Sat dyno time!! Holset says "0.330 - 0.508 (0.013 - 0.020)" is allowable... I'm thinking mine is more along the lines of .300! not rubbing, but man its gotta be close!! We will make sure to vid my dyno runs in case of grenading turbo!! :D

Should I bring my old stocker along just in case? The color is a little off, but everything else works well. [laugh]

Should I bring my old stocker along just in case? The color is a little off, but everything else works well. [laugh]

Heck ya that would be awesome!! Glad your going to be able to make it out!! a backup would be great!

It's boxed up in the garage. I'll put it on the truck before I come out. RJ will be happy to know that I'm carrying a spare turbo. [laugh]

Surprised you don't have it with you at all times!

What impressed me wasn't having spares for everything.... but buying 2 when you bgt. new, so you would have a spare. :D

RJ

Surprised you don't have it with you at all times!

What impressed me was not having spares for everything.... but buying 2 when you bgt. new, so you would have a spare. :D

RJ

Nah, can't carry it around all the time. Don't have room for it. :D

Besides, when I have an extra, it saves me a trip to the store to get a new one when the old one goes (especially if I'm broke down with no transportation). And I try to only do it with the small stuff that's important...but there are a few exceptions. [laugh]

For those of you that missed the GTG down at Brian's shop......"Domino" says thank you very MUCHLY!!!!![laugh][laugh][tapdshut]



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Man those steaks were good!

Back to college! Warm the oven and throw in a Tombstone!

Mr. "I make fire" was at it again this time too! This pic really doesn't show the size that it once was, but it was still pretty nice here too.


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Is Rob doing his fireman impression in that picture and holding the garden hose?

Things don't look that out of control, but with Brian around, you never know. [laugh]

Fire Chief 'HOTDRAM'......... with hose in hand!
(Justin beat me to it) :)
RJ

Should have seen the fire before we beat it down :)

~Rob

Sorry I missed it - Rob's hose looks a lot longer than I figured... [tapdshut]

sorry i couldnt make it guys, i was a little busy.....getting my new built tranny installed!!!!!!!!!

so who all is making it out saturday? i MAY swing up there

I can vouch for me not being there (again). I think its going to start being one of those I won't tell ya'll if I'm coming or not, I'll just show up. [laugh]

sorry i couldnt make it guys, i was a little busy.....getting my new built tranny installed!!!!!!!!!



What tranny did you go with? Like it? Huge difference over stock?


so who all is making it out saturday? i MAY swing up there


C'mon up and put her on the rollers. Me, RJ, and Brian will be there for sure. Not sure who else will or won't be coming. I think Mike, might?, be riding with me over there.


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I went with an hts trans. Suncoast converter, bd sfi flexplate , billet input and output...

I guess I like it, dont know what they are supposed to feel like. When it shifts it feels like someone kicked you in the buttocks!!!!

But smooth as glass at Full Throttle ...right?
Interesting combo?? Love to hear about the whys on each piece!
That tranny ought to be worth a 100 hp on the dyno. :)

RJ

Anyone coming to the Dyno tomorrow that has a boost elbow they aren't using??
I need one.

Brian, you threw one at me in Oscar's Shop and I just put it on the counter. Still have it?

RJ

See yall tomorrow....SATURDAY!

Mike and I will prob leave McKinney around 9-10ish. Should have another guy that works where Mike lives.......coming with his Stock SBQC Silver 06.

See everybody there.:cool:


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Anyone coming to the Dyno tomorrow that has a boost elbow they aren't using??
I need one.

Brian, you threw one at me in Oscar's Shop and I just put it on the counter. Still have it?

RJ

I've got an extra adjustable boost elbow and one in my old turbo. I'll bring them along....

Wow. What an event(s). "Someone" broke the dyno at the first place.[guitar]. Buck kills his gray truck
Then we all truck over to another place. Unless you went for lunch and came back to find the place empty. [laugh]
Then Buck kills his red truck. Now THAT was impressive. Still looking for a place to upload the pics and video too since they are high in size. But I'll try to at least get the red truck turbo pic on here..

WOW, impressive. Does that make it easier to replace the blades? [laugh]

No not really... The ones that stayed behind are welded in place!! :D

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We can't post a direct link to this video...due to a language malfunction..[laugh]


But just go here and click on "Buck's turbo" and you can see it!


Charlie...got your PM earlier....I had tried to email everybody a copy of this video and wasn't working. But now I got it put the photobucket account.

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Got it. WOW!

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Charlie...got your PM earlier....I had tried to email everybody a copy of this video and wasn't working. But now I got it put the photobucket account.

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I never even saw the guy jump in to turn the nitrous off. I bet if you put it on Youtube and title it as fire breathing diesel it would be an instant hit.

Why don't someone post up the NTDTR #8 dyno numbers...............from the same dyno. :)

Rob- 506
Justin- 448
Brian- 578
RJ- 554
Alex (Friend of Mike L)- 463

Why don't someone post up the NTDTR #8 dyno numbers...............from the same dyno. :)

Rob- 506
Justin- 448
Brian- 578
RJ- 554
Alex (Friend of Mike L)- 463

Robert re-ran on the stingy dyno and laid down 47X, and Alex's name is ALDO.

Thanks for all the AV content, Wayne!

Thanks Wayne/Mike. Good #'s by all.....especially Rob. Now I know why he's looking of the new SB.

Robert- 506 on non Dynojet
Justin- 448
Brian- 578.... w/ NOS
RJ- 554.... #2 only (actually 554.75; I'm calling it 555)!
Aldo (Friend of Mike L)- 463
Charlie....that's Robert...not Hotdram!
Made a few other corrections just for complete disclosure :D...... (no offense Wayne).

This is definitely the stingiest Dynojet I've ever seen! 12-15% lower for the guys that ran on both dynos!

Did Justin run after I left??

RJ

No offense taken.:D
The way my memory and mind have been working, it's a wonder I got MY name right...

Oopss... see what I mean. Justin didn't run, Ryan did.

Robert- 506 on non Dynojet
Ryan- 411
Brian- 578.... w/ NOS
RJ- 554.... #2 only (actually 554.75; I'm calling it 555)!
Aldo (Friend of Mike L)- 463

I don't want anyone to misunderstand!
I really don't mind getting knocked off the center podium (Top Dog) by Brian, even if that podium is just a 2x4 piece of wood in Sedalia.

Really, I don't!....................... [verymad]

RJ

[laugh][laugh][laugh] I thought Rob had been doing some work in the background.

Are all of these #'s on the same dyno?

No Robert made 469 I believe on the speedtek dyno, which the rest of us dynoed on... apples to apples...

if your claiming 555 then mine is 579!! 530 on level 5 of 10 with no nitrous... should have ran level 7 or 8 with no juice for a better fuel only number!

I don't want anyone to misunderstand!
I really don't mind getting knocked off the center podium (Top Dog) by Brian, even if that podium is just a 2x4 piece of wood in Sedalia.

Really, I don't!....................... [verymad]

RJ

Hey put that piece of wood back in the fire where it belongs!! [nonono]

If you did 530 hp on #5, and I did 542 on #6, then we are as close as we originally thought we might be!
Guess I missed that when I looked at original #'s.

But then why so different (31 hp) on #10?? Maybe an HO PMC thing?

Anyway...it's your 2x4. Stick it anywhere you want. :)

RJ

My best number at speedtek 478.17 hp.


FWIW.....on Bob Davies dyno last Feb. my truck made 466, smarty only on 9. Then at HPP in lewisville in April it made 467.

My first run on the Dynocom in Burleson......with MP-8 turned all the way down...my baseline run was 465. (VERY VERY CLOSE TO PREVIOUS RUNS!)

2nd run was 506.7 with MP-8 on 50 percent.

Didn't get to make a 3rd run......as it broke. (some said I made toooo much hp[laugh])

I was first at Speedtek to run when we moved the show up there. Baseline run with MP-8 off was 447.87. Best 478.17


SO was the Dynocom easy or Speedtek Stingy?? Personally...[laugh], I like the dynocom..[duhhh]

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Bobs portable dyonjet 502, lewisville dynojet 504, Speedtek 460... hmmmm....

I'd like dynocom too and maybe that is where you are (likely), but for comparisons sake we all need to be tested on the same one... I'm sure you are 500+ and I'm sure I'm 620-630ish...

If you did 530 hp on #5, and I did 542 on #6, then we are as close as we originally thought we might be!
Guess I missed that when I looked at original #'s.

But then why so different (31 hp) on #10?? Maybe an HO PMC thing?



Kinda my thoughts, but I guess we wont know til the next one... did you see my dyno sheet for my #10? it was very weird... I really think it has to do with how we started our runs... really do...

Bobs portable dyonjet 502, lewisville dynojet 504, Speedtek 460... hmmmm....

I'd like dynocom too and maybe that is where you are (likely), but for comparisons sake we all need to be tested on the same one... I'm sure you are 500+ and I'm sure I'm 620-630ish...


Ok well in that case, call it 478 for me then. I really don't consider myself in the same league with you and RJ. I was just thrilled to see something above 500...[laugh]

Hopefully we can get another dyno day going soon and get a complete day in for everybody on the same machine.

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Anyway...it's your 2x4. Stick it anywhere you want. :)

RJ

(asRowJpullsouthischeckbooktocheckthebalance)

Not happening! "JUST SAY NO" is my motto.
It would take a second CTD in my garage before I start using drugs.... because a little bit is not enough....and a lot is to close to the edge... for me!
If CTD's were meant to use drugs...Old Man CumminGs would have put a NOS port on the intake! :D

But I have been kind of looking on AutoTrader.com for another, nice, low mileage 02.

RJ

ummmm CumminGs didn't tap your manifold for Methonal now did he?? and I'm pretty sure much care was taken to make sure water didn't end up inside the combustion chamber! :D

Yeah....OK.
I don't suppose you'd buy the argument that a little alcohol is medicinal... or only for cooling?:)
Actually that's how it started( cooling)...in my big single turbo days!

Just having some fun witcha! Actually a little envious!

RJ