just bought a first gen
 

just bought a 1990 D350 got the auto trans she gets up and boogies and has a lil black haze when you get in. i it havent done any thing to it yet any ideas thanks :c:

Well first thing first... Gauges, at least a boost and pyrometer... Then do the simple pump mods (look in sticky) then a denny t fuel pin ($105) and a 3200 rpm spring (around $30).. That should be a good start!! Welcome to the first gen world! :hellox:

The 1st Gens are awesome trucks. I will drive mine until the wheels fall off.

I'd put a better torque converter at the top of the todo list for an auto. Power is no good if it ain't gettin' to the ground.

very true!

I love my BD converter for my 727. Converter and shift kit made a world of difference. Trans acts great.

1st gens rock:rocking:

hey cummins smokin or any body were did u find an A piller guage cluster a cant find any online

Look for an autometer pillar pod on jegs, summit racing or i think big bad diesel performance has one on their site..

Re: just bought a first gen
 

Autometer makes a single or dual pillar pod.

Luke

yep we do also if you buy 2 double pods u cut one down and make a 3 gauge pod!

Hopefully you won't mind turning a few screws and experimenting for yourself.:tu:
Next best thing you can do is READ, READ, READ and make your own decisions.

Don't know how a turbo works? READ!
Wanna' put a 3200 governor spring in? READ!

Don't just lose faith and go buy what the first hawker tells you to, STUDY AND LEARN!

Mark.

Only item in my truck that is not stock is a 3200 spring. What a great addition. More responsive throttle, steady fueling all the way up through the RPMs. Hugh difference when towing a load as well. Just removing that stock governor spring which defuels early and has less than adequate fueling is the best bang for buck.

there was a rumor around about the auto meter guages facing upwards or hard to see is this true? and what are some alternitives for guage locations under dash doesent work i have cb bass control air guage and train horn button already im running out of room :argh:

those are the glow shifts that point up and there bad too you have to sit on 3 pillows to see them

ok good cus i will be ordering one this week and auto meter sounds like the way to go :tu:

you can do many free things that will help your truck out, ( make shure it is getting full throttle, back out the throttle stop screw, give the power screw a turn or two, turn your stock fuel pin or grind it some, all this can easily give you 50 hp.

BUT BE FORWARNED LIKE MARK SAID DO YOUR RESEARCH AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR DOING FIRST.

Dar

Thanks Mr. nixon i will definatly keep my ears and eyes open:c: