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Don't think I've ever introduced myself on here so here goes. 

My name is Scott and first I want to thank everybody for such kindness and great feedback. I really look for that in a forum. I don't cuss, don't drink (maybe a beer or two per year though some of my truck mods/repairs I've done should have required whiskey!) I'm happily married for 16 years and have 3 wonderful kids (11, 9, & 6). We cannot emphasis how much we LOVE camping trips together and that involves pulling with the ole mule. I'm happy to say today that I got my first compliment on my rig from a co-worker who is a chevy guy. He said that it was the best running 2nd gen he's ever been in! I own an outdoor wood stove that keeps me busy hauling wood in winter to keep us warm at home. I work in the aerospace and ocean engineering machine shop on campus at Virginia Tech as a senior mechanical designer. If I can ever be of assistance for things needing machined, please pm me. We have some flexibility here to help people out on jobs when we are real busy doing university work. Thanks again for the great and reliable expertise here on my '02 HO cummins. God Bless!

PS-I worked really hard for this massive load of wood so I thought I'd show off the ole mule doing some work! 

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      Thanks everybody, Hawkez, Sorry my signature wasn't working. I got it working now.  Here's what I got so far.  2002-HO CTD,4x4,QCSB,4" DP -5"exhaust, NV-5600 6 speed,3.55 gears, Anti-Sp

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      Nice truck, We have almost the truck.Mine however needs paint from one end to the other. Going to wrap for now.  How do you like the So pump? Do you see much difference with it?    

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      With only 108k on it, it should last a good while. Just shy of 392k on mine and all of them with me in the drivers seat. Bought it new in October of 01.

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    Welcome!  Nice truck!

    That is a good looking truck.  What are some of the mods that you mentioned?

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    Thanks everybody,

    Hawkez, Sorry my signature wasn't working. I got it working now. 

    Here's what I got so far. 

    2002-HO CTD,4x4,QCSB,4" DP -5"exhaust, NV-5600 6 speed,3.55 gears, Anti-Spin Rear Diff, Fass DDRP 02,VP44(SO), isspro EV2 gauges, Edge EZ, RV275's,tire size: 265 Michelin MS/2's,Crank Case Vent Mod, 16100 lbs gross-28ft 5th wheel

     

    Latest mod's thanks this awesome forum: running 1 oz/gal of TC-W3, have replaced almost all my rusty brake lines with Ni-Copper hard brake lines, resealed power steering/vac pump.

     

    Next Mod's:

    BHAF-coming soon to go with my winter front to get Intake air a little hotter in winter to help with the winter timing blues.

    Paint-Hood is in primer. Praying the rain holds off for fixing top of cab dent and putting top in primer tomorrow (Supposed to be mid 50's tomorrow!!!), and saving bucks(half way there already!) for a new fresh coat of paint (omni plus all the way) this spring before camping season starts up. 

    Dash-Hopefully around this time next year I'm gonna yank the dash, replace heater core (since I'm in there and it's prone to spring a leak) and put a brand new dash in.  

     

    Still better than a truck payment on a $60k truck that's way harder to work on than the ole mule! 

     

     

     

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    Nice truck, We have almost the truck.Mine however needs paint from one end to the other. Going to wrap for now.  How do you like the So pump? Do you see much difference with it?

     

     

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    Well I don't know what it was like with HO. I've only owned from 82k to the currently108k miles. It had the SO pump on it the whole time I've owned.

    I have some timing shutter in winter weather and don't know if SO pump is making it worse but I'm working around by running a winter front. It helps it run strong in weather below 40 degrees but I'm still experimenting with it.I think Edge EZ is adding enough time my advance to cause this winter shutter issue.  I don't think I have.any issues from SO that I can tell. I'm really excited to get the whole truck painted this spring. It's a great truck and I plan on keeping many years! 

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    With only 108k on it, it should last a good while. Just shy of 392k on mine and all of them with me in the drivers seat. Bought it new in October of 01.

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    Wow That's awesome! I hope I can drive this truck from 82k to 382k! Congrats on a good long ownership of one of the greatest automobiles of our lifetime for doing work! I'm a truck guy so owning one of these is like a corvette would be to some people! Love it! 

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    We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.