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  1. Dozerboy

    Do lower temperature thermostats create issues in DI engines?

    Lower Tstat bringing more heat to the stack.... I didn't think about it that way. That's a good idea opening the hood. 1 pusher fan I don't mind 2 is starting to to get expensive as a test.
  2. Dozerboy

    Do lower temperature thermostats create issues in DI engines?

    I'm hoping a lower Tstat will reduce the heat soaked of the condenser. I've never had a truck that run as hot as these trucks do. The engine temperature is always 200* to 205*. Even if the thermostat doesn't necessarily cure the issue I'm hoping it'll cool off the truck some. Everything on the...
  3. Dozerboy

    Real happy with new Falken RTs

    I only have 10k on them so far, but they have been great. Tons of traction on and off the road. 2dBs quieter then the old worn out Cooper rugged trek that where on it. Which also seemed like ok tires. I wish these wheels fit on the LBZ so I can see how they handle a lot of power. Really nice...
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    Looking at a needing a gas work truck. 6.0 or 6.6?

    Wix filter held up good for 10k. These things let a lot of dust through. I know I drive in super dusty conditions but dang. Probably the worst I have seen. Engine don't seen to care as the oil samples have came back fine and "clean".
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    Do lower temperature thermostats create issues in DI engines?

    I have my 2022 6.6l gasser that I really like for work. The AC "sucks" though. It probably needs a new compressor because I've heard of plenty of issues with them. However I'm to stubborn to spend $2000 on something I don't have confidence in will fix my issue. The AC works okay other than I...
  6. Dozerboy

    Anyone help with trouble shooting 6.6L gasser hard start?

    Fuel pump "fixed" it. Probably still needs 4 injectors and will start a little hard around that 2 hour mark, but way better.
  7. Dozerboy

    June '25 Chat -- School's Out....for the Summer!!

    Took a new job again about a month ago. I though I was over this job hopping, but I guess not. I made it 9 months there so not the worst. I got a little butt hurt over pay and they didn't want to pay more. I liked the work and my boss, but he was an Ass(ain't we all sometimes) and they had a lot...
  8. Dozerboy

    What did you do to your home/shop today?

    Looks pretty good. I've thought about trying to make one but probably look like trash.
  9. Dozerboy

    Drone videos of my job sites

    I picked up a drone for fun. It's nice when I feel lazy and want to check areas of the job that I can't drive to and I don't want to walk. 340 Cat loading 30ton trucks doing final cut of pond placing dirt in bottom of pond for clay liner Source: https://youtu.be/w_SOrNPTKcU?feature=shared...
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    Diesel pre detonation?

    It seems to be timing related. Haven't had a problem since backing the timing off in the higher MM3 cruising RPMs
  11. Dozerboy

    ? You May be right, we May be crazy...? -- May '25 Chat

    What card companies do you use? I use Discover pretty much exclusively now and never have that problem anymore. It used to be a yearly issue for me and whenever I travel, but nowadays, I haven’t had my card shut down for fraud is over a year. Moving out of California definitely seemed to have...
  12. Dozerboy

    12 rotor Rotary

    Still following this thing. Source: https://youtu.be/kQ66kYFU4d4?si=RFL0y34Y5A4EMDdo
  13. Dozerboy

    Power wash engine bay

    I have washed everything under the hood of my LBZ 100s of times. I’m not scared to give anything under there a once over with a 2000 psi or less pressure washer. Now I wouldn’t hang out spraying any of the above mentioned items or hit them with anything more than 2000 psi but I’ve never had a...
  14. Dozerboy

    March '25 Chat -- Hurry up, Spring! We got things to do!

    Almost everyone I know of around here has deleted their pickup/semi. A lot of guys deleting equipment too. Back went we still had supply chain issues after Covid we had a machine down for 6 months or more. It was so long we almost forgot about it. Finally the developer’s lawyers sent us a letter...
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    March '25 Chat -- Hurry up, Spring! We got things to do!

    The repairs are under warranty, but that doesn’t do much good when it shuts you down for day/s and puts you behind schedule. I spent 2 weeks doing 1/2 our normal production while we did the parts swap game, because we couldn’t figure out what was wrong with 1 machine. It puts the dealers in a...
  16. Dozerboy

    March '25 Chat -- Hurry up, Spring! We got things to do!

    I was surprised to see DHD just settled for a $70,000 fine for their issues. I almost wonder if they wouldn’t have held out for a little while longer if they would’ve just not had to worry about it at all. At a certain point time you just want that shit behind you. I can’t imagine many shops...
  17. Dozerboy

    My 7 is undergoing surgery….

    I bought some Denali style headlights from one of these two brands. I think it was TYC they’ve been on my truck for at least 10 years and look like new still. However, I’ve probably only put 30 or 40,000 miles on my truck in those 10 years and it’s in the garage if it isn’t being driven.
  18. Dozerboy

    Best upgrades for longevity

    If the L5P is just like the the older trucks you going to have really high copper for up to 30kmiles due to the oil cooler. Cognito Braces to help the frontend last. I’m not a fan of catch cans. The oil vapor and moisture in the PCV will help clean the intake if you can do something about...
  19. Dozerboy

    lag in acceleration on my LLY

    The issues that could cause it are pretty well outlined in this thread already. What have you done to troubleshoot it so far?
  20. Dozerboy

    Mint 400 race today

    Been that way a long time. Back in 2006 when I lived in SoCal a buddy and his wife had their suburban stolen while they were asleep in the back of it. They waited until the vehicle slowed down enough and bailed out the back. I heard stories of guys out there testing and they would dig pits that...
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