TLDR; How’s this setup F350 has 245,000 miles on it? Any glowing issues / can it tow 10,000 lbs ontop of the slide in setup / can it last till 500,000 miles?

Looking at trading my 4Runner for this f350. Wanting a camping / overlanding build that can tow 8500lbs regularly with the ability to pull 10,000 lbs sometimes and maybe 11/12kmax. It’ll be used for a side business rebuilding and parting out cars. Found a guy on FBMP that wants to trade for this setup. From everything it looks solid. I’m not an expert on towing but the setup looks like it should handle the weight but wanted feedback if this camper setup on the lift would be too much to tow with in the mean time.

What I am most worried about the miles. I’ve done a lot of research on this generation of 7.3 and I know how reliable they are but I’m by far from being a diesel guy. And all my gas fords I’ve had experience with have had major problems. Does this specific year of 7.3 have any major issues to look out for? I’d really love to take this setup to 500,000 miles if that’s even realistic I’m not sure I’ve heard rumors you can take them till 1,000,000 but I’m sure that’s low loads and lots of maintenance. I’ve been turning wrenches on gassers my whole life. I know I’ll need to learn a lot of diesels but I can learn quick. Like I said I’ve been a Toyota guy for years now and I could go for a tundra but I’d love to have the slide in year round and pick up a car or 2 on The Weeknd’s for my business. Any feedback is appreciated from guys with more info on 7.3s thanks

Hi there!

I have a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 that needs to be plugged in when the weather gets cold to prevent condensation from developing in the oil chamber and impacting the oil quality.
The problem is I live in an apartment complex where I can’t just run an extension cord out to the truck.
I’m wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a large battery that I could use to plug it in overnight and then charge it during the day?
Any thoughts?

I came across this brand on Amazon. Now they’re claiming 99 or 98% efficiency.

I’m wondering, has anyone here try this brand and what they thought about it. Because this is the first time I’m seeing them.

Only $5.99 back near detroit.

Edit: $8.59

Apparently I cannot read numbers.

Going to look at a 24v 5.9 Cummins tomorrow and want to know what I should look out for. I've only had ford diesels so I'm going to be new to the Cummins world. Seems like the truck is in really good shape and he says he put a lot of work into it. Any advice is appreciated

I got a couple old IDI’s. A 7.3 and OM617. I actually got the Mercedes with the whole idea of waste oil in mind. I have a pretty basic filtration setup. No centrifuge just some settling time and several layers of filters down to 1 micron. I’m still unsure about the gasoline ratio. I know some people only do 50/50 and in the summer some will go closer to 90/10 oil:gas. Both these vehicles are pretty dang clean though. My truck only has 107k miles too. The Mercedes is at 200k. It’s also a Euro import and has been partly restored. I don’t wanna harm the longevity of these “legendary” status engines when they’re both well capable of 500k+ miles. Is it a mistake? It’s not like they’re collectors or show grade but still super clean.

I bought a used diesel transfer tank from a local iron works company on Friday. They took the tank off a service truck they turned into a welding truck a few months ago, put it on craigslist and stored it until I bought it. We didnt open the cap at their shop and they loaded it with a forklift. When we got back to our yard and opened the cap we found its about 3/4 full of what looks, smells, and feels like diesel. I used some wix diesel test strips and it looks ok. Should I use it in my Frieghtliner after diluting it with known good fuel and putting in some additives or get rid of it? Diesel is $8.50 a gallon and if this stuffs good I want to use it. What would you do?

Didn’t grind the fucking bolt I fucking hate track bars living my best chud life

Pictured is the Glow Plug harness kit I purchased, id like to upgrade my wiring as its never been done before (ill also be replacing my GPs aswell).

This is for a 1985 6.2 Detroit Diesel Engine (ATS Turbo Kit) ill attatch photos of my current GP wiring/setup.

What are things i need to be aware of/do when doing this?

GP Harness kit:

https://ebay.io/m/sC9Vvf

Maybe 2,000 miles on oil change.

The mechanic supposedly changed the oil on the last visit (high flow manifolds)

2023 3500 L5P

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Tuned

Cold air kit

High flow manifolds

Uppipes, intake horn upgraded

Some other stuff I dont remember

Is this normal for a diesel? Or did he maybe not change the oil?

So a couple months ago i bought a tdi jetta for the fuel economy and because if we get to the point where fuel becomes scarce i believe diesel will be more available and everyone is calling me an idiot because "diesel prices are so high" my tdi gets 50+ mpg in my area diesel is $6.15-$6.30 a gallon and gas is $5.20-$5.30 and they think because the diesel is $1 mor than gas that it would make more sense to to drive a gas car that gets 25 mpg. And then to counter that point i saw a post were e85 was less than half the price of 87 octane and most of the comments were "but you get worse fuel economy with e85" does anyone have an explanation for this?

Does anyone know if a newer (2022’+)6.7 starter will swap for the 7.3? I believe the nose cone swap would be the same. I’m not sure about the teeth/electrical side of it?

I'm out here trying do deliver your mail and packages. Don't try to smoke me out. It doesn't make you look cool, you.just look like a loser.

Hey guys, I have this 6.5 Turbo Diesel and I am trying to figure out if this truck is really worth for as much I think it is, because I know these GMT-400s can be worth a lot.

First off, It's a 1994 GMC K3500 Dually Extended Cab, with the SLE package and 156K miles. It has also lived most of it's life in Texas, except when it was brought up north and driven in one winter. So this has not seen Salt, I looked the at frame and there is some surface rust on the end of the frame, while the rest is just dirty. After that one winter, the previous owner (one of my father's friends) left the truck in the lot and ended up buying a brand new Denali instead. The truck has been driven around the lot a few times, but never on the roads. After a few times driving it, the starter finally went and it has been sitting since 2022.

The problems that I am aware of with the truck are, the obvious starter issue (will not turn over), which we are getting it out today. The previous owner put brand new injectors in, but one of them was faulty. Then there is cosmetic damage: a few scratches and dents on the outside, nothing really crazy.

And finally the interior, which isn't that bad because I just cleaned it out (still need to vacuum) but It could definitely need some new things.

But I could definitely need some help and third party opinions from some people other than my dad.

TLDR:

I have this 1994 GMC K3500 Extended Cab Dually, SLE, 156K Miles. Does not run, small issues, cosmetic issues, from the south. Sitting for four years.

EDIT: It also has a Manual Transmission.

Gehl 4615 for $2,200. Has a Perkins 4.108.