Diesel Bombers - I'm new here n I'm the Griz

< > Just enjoyin life in the 70's, no not the 1970's, my 70's. Just been into diesels for a few years now w/a 98 7.3 E350 and a 04 6.0 Excursion. Been havin a few problems lately and found y'all for good help.
< > I've been hotroddin for 57 years now with a beginning in HS autoshop n vocational machine shop 3hrs a day for 3yrs n welding shop n 2yrs mechanical drawing. Joined the Army becoming a helicopter mechanic on several birds and specializing in transmissions, rotor systems and all control systems. Training included several specialized schools esp Electroplating and several months shop exp'ce, metalergy and non-destructive testing...dye, magnaflux, zyglo, n exray.
< > Can do everything but ocassionally hire someone better or faster because I want or need better than these ol' eyes n hands can do.