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    Just a suggestion from a newbie

    Folks, because I'm new to the forum and because I'm new to the diesel world might I suggest that either provide a glossary of terms so newbies can read the posts and understand the terms or not use them at all. I have no idea what, for example, xrb7, tm14, exyz45, uplift (aux fuel pump?), 4"...
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    Hello from Texas

    I am certainly no expert on diesels but I had a customer come in one day with a problem similar to what you describe in a gas Chevy 2500. It would absolutely shut down while attempting to pull a load. I looked at everything including cam timing, spark timing, fuel pressure, air flow...
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    New from Texas

    Whoa, lots of good folks out here! I'll try to answer your questions. Truck has been babied all its life. Oil change every 3000 miles - religiously. Air filter, fuel filter, transmission oil and filter as well on regular basis. I have made two tows with it that went way over factory...
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    New from Texas

    Sure and thanks for the quick reply. Short answer. My first diesel and I suppose I've had too much experience with gas motors to think that an engine (any engine) will be as reliable at 200K+ as it was new. Long answer - oil pressure is dropping and runs at about 45 psi @70 mph. Starting...
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    New from Texas

    First time poster. I have a 2004 GMC 2500HD w/Duramax with 230K miles. Probably sooner than later I will need to replace the engine or at least the injectors. Has anyone had any experience with crate motors from Summit or Banks? Or anyone else? I would like to warm it up a little - 150...
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