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Archive for May, 2008

Things to Look for when buying a 94-98 Ford Powerstroke Diesel

Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Things To Look For When Buying A Used PSD Turbo: You might take the air tube off the back of the air filter and look inside of it. If there is dirt build up, that is a very bad sign, so are the turbo fins looking sand blasted or bent. A little oily film is normal since the valve cover breather exits inside the tube. Also, check the shaft outside of the fins for any signs of scuffing. Too much play in the fins so that it hits the shaft is NOT good. Airbox: Check the two bolts holding down the airbox lid. If they are plastic with a square recess, it is a recalled part. The recall is expired, but without the updated lid the risk of Continue reading

Buckstop Bumpers on my 2002 Dodge 2500

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Stopped in at Buckstop Bumpers down in Newburg Oregon on my way back from Dyno-Mite Diesel in Monroe, WA. I had arranged for a Front and Rear, Non-Winch bumper painted in white. Buckstop is one of the few aftermarket bumper companies that make bumpers for my 2002 Dodge. I believe that they are the only company that makes a Non-Winch bumper for my truck also. I wanted something that did not stick out much farther than my stock bumper and Buckstop''s Non-Winch bumper met that requirement. Buckstop has been making bumpers for Ford, Dodge and Chevy for several years now. Their bumpers have the perfect blend of tuff and show without making trucks look like they need to be completely overhauled to match the bumper. Installation