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Old 11-22-2008, 01:54 PM
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looking at this for a truck to haul stuff around the farm and maybe a daily driver. besides the PMD isolater problem should i worry about anything else


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Old 11-22-2008, 03:15 PM
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Woody, the only other thing I can think of off the top of my head is the turbo master upgrade. Its a common upgrade for when the vacuum lines dry rot and the wastegate malfunctions. Other than that, I think they are a fairly reliable setup.
 
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Old 11-23-2008, 07:01 AM
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6.5L was much better suited for a 1/2ton. They are cheap, reliable and are able to move a load when needed. Should be great for a DD/misc farm work..

I'll agree with Oilfield on that one, on my old 6.5 I just made an adjustable wastegate and took the vac. pump right off. $5 in parts to make the adjustable WG or like 2or 300 to replace the Vac pump and lines....I forget now, its been awhile since I had to work on that ole thing...
 
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im going to pick up this truck today. If its in good condition and the price is right im going to buy it.
 
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