MY teacher at school just bought a 2000 24v , 4x4 , 3500 , picked it up tonight, what are some things that should be done right away? simple easy things , i know about the kdp , lift pump etc , but any lil tweaks? and how about some free power upgrades?

 

get gauges on it. fuel pressure,pyrometer,boost,trans temp..

 

get underneath and look at the block just above the oil pan...if you see a "53" stamped on it, start saving money for a new engine down the road

 

use fuel additive in every tank, check your fuel pressure, and check it often.

 

I already told him to put gages in it , he's not worried about that yet , he got a warrantry with it , once the warranty is out, he will have gages , he is bringing it into the shop tomorrow for put the 5th wheel hitch in , is there anything i can do while it is in there? free power? (ie , on a 12v , star wheel , afc housing , etc)

 

Pull the silencer ring out. He will be impressed. No power, but a cooler sound.

 

The person should start a "Savings Account" for parts and service right now.

24V's are holes in the road that money disappears in.

I have one.

Dave

 

He is not too worried about it for now , he got a warranty with it , and at his own shop/dealership (tractors) he has an ex dodge diesel mechanic working for him , the dealer kept laying him off because there wasn't work , so he left the dealership.

 

I'm glad I don't have to do that. In 77k mi bought 1 Pusher pump $160
1 Fass system $585
1 Exh. manifold $185
2 sets of frt. brakes $70
1 set frt. rotors $70
2 sets of tires $850

Clutch's and non stock turbos don't count as I sled pull, Original VP (knock on wood) pump wire has been tapped since 5k mi.