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I did the resister override years ago, about 8-9 years. It is great and has given me better starts and longer lasting glow plugs. Jump starting with the 24v has worked well many times over the years. It’s like a quick instant start of whatever I’m jumping. Usually only 5 seconds is needed. It...

My 24v winch motor went out and I bought a replacement 12v which motor has more HP and in return making it go from 12,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds. About 30% more power with the new 12v motor. My 24v starter went out too and I replaced it with a junkyard 12v one. So currently, there is no...

Being extremely careful not to break one of 3 led strips mounted to the bottom of the DIY4X dash. I went into O’RILEYS and with luck they had the exact part number Mr Doghead recommended for a starter relay. Mock up of the wire connectors and pillaging threw my pack rat mountains of screws… I...

My starter ran away from me last week. Luckily I had installed quick disconnects on the batteries and got it turned off before any serious damage happened. I started with doing the doghead starter relay mod. The OEM relay lasted me 13 years. I removed the passenger 1/2 of the DIY4X dash. It...

Does anyone have one of these kits as seen in picture? If so, how nice is it? Anyone got other ideas on how to convert a k5 m1009 to a truck cab without replacing the body? I am looking for winter ideas to heat cab better and a quick replacement that is lighter weight then the fiberglass...

I would not sell mine for under $60,000

Will the 6.5 fan shroud fit on a 6.2 diesel? Anyone ever try it?

I test fit the used Hx35w and found the waste gate actuator bracket was too long and hitting the firewall. The cost to replace the bracket was $150. So instead of paying a machine shop to make a new bracket, I bought a new Hx35w for $150 on eBay. I’m sure you guys have seen these before. I heard...

Just made this video to show others how vital it is to install a clear hose running between injection pump return and hardline return. Doing this mod will help save time and money on 50% of the hard start issues.

Compressor wheel housing all cleaned up. Wastegate was binding itself on the edges of the wastegate flap and edge of the exhaust housing port as seen with the pencil. It was from too much slack with the neck of the wastegate. An E clip quickly fixed this problem.

Last night, I started working on the Holset Hx35w swap. The turbo is used and I took it partly apart to clean it up and do some measurements. I am thinking about sanding and polishing the Compressor housing. Today I am going to try and hunt down a oil feed line adapter. Also the wastegate is not...

It was a tunnel built between 2 mining towns. Comet Mine which is now a ghost town with a lot of building still intact. Very fun day trip! Last Sunday we ran up to Natural Bridge Waterfall. The water was so low that I climbed down into the small cave opening where the waterfall usually shoots...

Montana is such a fun and beautiful State! But my heart is always for Southern Utah.

Had some fun over the last 2 Sundays.

Awesome! It is great to see this guide is helping others! What motor are you putting in to replace the 6.2?

Surprising, the cables are in great shape! WD-40 would prob freeze the cables in this cold weather.

Today I got the new climate control panel in and installed a new heater switch plug harness. Finally have heat! 😄 Also installed the Aluminum 700R4 pan, along with the Transmission Temperature Sensor. When it warms up, I plan on swapping the GM1 turbo with a Holset HX35W turbo.

That sucks you could not get a flowkooler water pump. I remember last winter when I was building 6 motors, flowkooler said they only had 2 left in stock. With this crappy economy from COVID, it does not surprise me that they are short handed with the manufacturing. The other alternative could...

In your case the switch is replaceable. Just be careful. It breaks easy. To replace the switch, you need to take out the whole unit for easier access.

Yes! I posted stats on my build thread. Here’s a copy. Keep in mind, it is a 6.5 optimizer turbo rolling 37” tires, 4.56 gears and a 5 1/2” lift. I was not driving conservatively. Here are the stats from this weekends 760 mile round trip. 50mph @ 1500rpm 55mph @1700 rpm 60mph @1800 rpm...