Texas CTD

I think CSM was kidding.

Glad you got it solved!I just now saw this thread, but FYI, CPP sells SO pumps for $970.

I'm gonna leave it how it is for now...

I'll have to post that next time we get a "how do I roll coal" thread on the Cummins Forum.

I'll shut down when the EGT's are below 400*, but I like to let them get down around 300* before shutting down. Is that what you were asking?

Thanks for bumping this back up. :lol:Lets just say somebody wanted to make some gun stocks, or small clocks, or odds and ends. What should I ask for it? I'm gonna throw it on CL, and just see? I need a starting price though... I've been cutting hickory and white oak into firewood for the past couple days; I might just have to throw it in the pile when I sell the firewood... Hope not.

I'll try plugging it in this winter. I've never done that before...

Interesting...

Thanks! I traded the stock ones, plus $175 for the front and rear!

Thanks a lot fellas...

Well all of my thoughts went to poo! Which is good I guess! :lol:Thanks a ton.

So I'm anticipating the release of the high idle mod from Ed, but It'll probably just be a waste of money.I read and read, and it sounds like high idle is the best thing ever, and then I ask about it, and it's like, yeah whatever... I'm not blaming y'all, it's just that I stay so F'n confused.

My dad says it ran and hid under his arm pits.

I'm not paranoid about the 53 or anything, but some DO crack, and if it cracks, we're pretty much sunk. I've always heard a proper warm up will give you better odds...

So after reading more about high idle, and 3 cylinder high idle, I kinda got to thinking about what is best for the 53 block.I always let it warm up to operating temp before driving, and if I have to just cruise around the pasture, I'll let it run for a minute, and then I'll start to drive. (1st and 2nd gear, not getting above 1,300-1,400 RPM) If I'm in a hurry, I'll let the temp get to 140*, and then go easy on it.Here in SE Texas, I'll probably never start the truck below 20*F, so what is the best warm up procedure in those temps? Is a rapid warm up better for a 53 block? I know if it idles too long without the coolant temp rising, there can be some damage, but I don't think it gets cold enough down here for that to happen.Last winter, most of the time I was starting the truck between 40*F and 60*F, and would have a 10-11 minute warm up. If I had nothing to do, I would do a "manual" high idle,(hold the pedal, and put about 1,100 on the tach) and that would decrease the warm up time by a minute or two. With that said, my question is, which warm up procedure is best for the 53?

Leaving a nice little cloud behind...

Hope y'all don't mind a little whoring? It's a bumper thread, so I figured I'd throw a pic or two up.

This should be a sticky!

My dad always tries to get it half off since there's half as much hair. :lmao2:5 or 6 years ago I grew my hair out, almost to my shoulders. I hated it. Now I cut it myself, and keep it at a #2.

And the new rear:

I don't understand all the rules, but in Texas, if you're hauling for money, you need a CDL. But if you can get the officer to believe that you're just hauling for a friend, then you should be fine.

I recently got a Boss Hogg. I don't know how much it weighs, but it's not very heavy. I bet 2 people could easily pick it up.I'll put up some pics later.And 97Turbo - that's an awesome bumper!

http://forum.mopar1973man.com/threads/7557-In-Bed-Fuel-Access-Hatch

I can get the tank down and back up in ~20 minutes. Also, I was able to get the front strap out without removing the carrier bearing. It was difficult, but it's possible. Before I re-installed it, I used the grinder to shape up the end of the strap, so now it goes in and out with ease.

Yes, replace the filter.Are you keeping the stock line between the VP and Fuel Filter?