GADodgetech
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Check to see if the lift pump conversion has been done, also check to see if the injector pump has been replaced. Very very costly repairs that normally need to be done around 100k on a cummins.Psycho Mythic said:
Need a Cummins!!
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Psycho Mythic
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Whats the lift pump conversion about?
GADodgetech
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converting a inline pump to an in tank pumpPsycho Mythic said:
me too........although mines a daily themetsmith3 said:I'm heavily medicated today
yea those oxycodone dont work all that great,ask your doctor for some dilaudid 8mg,those are my favorite.tsmith3 said:I have taken 3 Oxycodone tonight and my back still hurts like a mofo
Cody, if you could find an older 2004-2005 5.9 Cummins with low miles I would take it over the new crap they came out with.
How did that Oil gauge and pod work out for ya?
cody just buy an older lightning for around 10k ,they all have trailer hitches:elefant: :elefant: :elefant: :elefant:
so does the 10flchub said:
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Psycho Mythic said:
What COLOR?
Also what kind of shape is it in? What was it used for?
Some guys just trash em and beat the hell outtahem.
If possible have it checked out by a performance deisel shop. They see what stealership mechanics might miss.
Check n see if they kept all their records for oil changes n such. Some are pretty prissy and others just do give a fuk.
You should know pretty quickly after takin a look at it.
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Yeah, ive been looking at ones that dont even have a gooseneck hitch yet, ive found a few that were beat to hell and back and a couple that a few elders only used to haul a camper with. That blue 03 is sold. But i found an 07 with 70K miles, 6 speed manual, edge programer (attitude), for $21K (QC dually), i dont think i could beat that deal...
i would stay with 07 and older cody, the new stuff with the re-gin units on them can get pricey when they need work. if your hauling with it stay with a stick like they said. i may have a line on a ford dually here in town that was a re-po will check and let you know.
kickinassrt-10
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Yea the 7.3l was before Ford had problems and legal issues with Navistar who builds a lot of international truck engines. The 7.3L is praised in the world of towing. I used to work at a rental house so I had a chance to see all types of 3500-5500 series trucks. Ford was by far the most reliable and most fuel effiecient. The dodge we had was down more than it was running the tranny was just like the 10's...a huge hunk of metal junk. We replaced it twice in 100k miles. The ford 7.3l rebuilt once at 147k miles and besides that only other thing Ford needed was injectors replaced at 100k. If u was to start up a business I would only consider one truck for fuel and reliability and that is the 7.3L.sstdusty said:
All trucks towed the same equipment...5th wheel set-up and would haul skid steers, back-hoes, front end loaders, lulls, most of time average haul was anywhere from 6k-almost 30k lbs. I would choose to take the ford every single time. The dodge was also a huge pig on gas. Don't get me wrong I liked the dodge too, when it worked it would haul great but it was seldom running right, wether it was the tranny, injectors, turbo issue, sensor ect the dodge cost money just like a 10! You could abuse that 7.3l and piss in the tank that biotch would still run.
My friend owns a towing yard for cars, he had 3 sterlings and a 1 7.3l. He just got rid of all the sterlings to get fords.
Cody I know you want dodge because we all own them here. I'm just giving you unbiased opinions from actual usage and logging 100's of 1000's of miles on each type of truck Not just talking out my ass. In the end the 7.3L is the work horse. That's why Ford used that engine for all the mid 90's and early 2000's. Don't buy a 6.0L I had one, they are great engines too but not for everyday towing. Do yourself a favor and research online or go to towing sites and see what they recommend.
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Thanks Eddie, and Kickinassrt, i know the 7.3 is a good engine, and i appriciate your honest opinion, but im gonna drive a dodge til the day i die. My bro has his own mechanic shop and works on them all, and he is 1000% die hard ford man, but he keeps me straight on the durabilty of things.
What do yall think of this? This is the original owner, he bought it new, has only let the dealership service it, used if for a year to haul his camper, sold the camper and has only driven it back and forth to work every day...
http://www.dieseltraderonline.com/s...category=&make=Dodge&model=&srt=make ASC&p=15
What do yall think of this? This is the original owner, he bought it new, has only let the dealership service it, used if for a year to haul his camper, sold the camper and has only driven it back and forth to work every day...
http://www.dieseltraderonline.com/s...category=&make=Dodge&model=&srt=make ASC&p=15
kickinassrt-10
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No problem Cody..it's all good I know how it is. I would never ever ever ever own a chevy, I just can't stand em. Lol
if it has a tuner, that you know of....STAY AWAY, as for injection pumps, its the high pressure pump, you can find thos for 300 or so, and the lift pump convertion, i would just put a airdog on it anyways. there is a HUGE diffence between the stock lift pumps and the airdog, it has more bottom and top end power. i'll keep my eyes out for yea. how far are you looking from home?
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Smokey said:
Do they have other sites for other makes ??????
as far as the ford vs. dodge...
when i was project manager at a construction co. here before i started my own business, i drove both fords and dodges....and we got rid of the fords for the dodges....the cummins with a 6spd dually is the last truck you will ever buy...i promise you that... the fords were always in the shop....the dodges....never....and we had a 18k # skidsteer that was pulled by all of them....2500 cummins, 550 ford, then back to 3500 cummins....i would never buy another ford diesel....but....i guess i had the opposite experience that roger had....just fwiw...
when i was project manager at a construction co. here before i started my own business, i drove both fords and dodges....and we got rid of the fords for the dodges....the cummins with a 6spd dually is the last truck you will ever buy...i promise you that... the fords were always in the shop....the dodges....never....and we had a 18k # skidsteer that was pulled by all of them....2500 cummins, 550 ford, then back to 3500 cummins....i would never buy another ford diesel....but....i guess i had the opposite experience that roger had....just fwiw...
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kickinassrt-10 said:
Im with ya on that :rock:
Smokey said:
Thanks, ive been looking everywhere, i just want a cummins dually 6 speed manual QC without a ton of miles, dont care how far i have to go to get a good one
viperhauler said:
Ive seen several 6 speed cummins duallys lately with 430K + miles on them still kicking strong, and still over $10K!
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flchub said:
I tried an OxyContin for my shoulder last weekend 60mg
had no pain at all
but I puked for over 20 hours everytime I stood up
then I slept for 12 hours straight
bet you forgot about your shoulder, thoHOT RAM said:I tried an OxyContin for my shoulder last weekend 60mg
had no pain at all
but I puked for over 20 hours everytime I stood up
then I slept for 12 hours straight
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I have a 2002 F350 7.3 with several mods and it's a beast.Psycho Mythic said:
Here is an interesting web site for cummins that talks about all of the different changes.
http://www.allpar.com/mopar/cummins-diesel.html
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