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MidniteMechanic

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  1. I believe that according to DOT regs the fire extinguisher is not considered 'readily accessible'. It's difficult to reach all the way around the shifter and across the cab in an emergency. Prefered location is left side of drivers seat it's easy to get to and view the gauge during inspection. I know they don't like them in the luggage compartment either.

  2. Also check in the tanks for junk. Things like the foil from fuel treatment bottles have a funny way of getting in there. Or the chains off the fuel cap will cause problems. It depends how the system is plumbed, one tank will suck dry and the other tank will still be full or overflow due to fuel being returned but not used. It will drive you crazy til you find it.

  3. Keeping the RPM's and the boost pressure up are the best way to keep exhaust temps down. Lugging doesn't move enough air to keep things cool. Like Trent said most pyro probes are in the pipe after the turbo. Add about 200 degrees to the gauge reading to get close to the true temp going into the turbo. I wouldn't go much over 1200 degrees gauge for a long period. :SMOKIE-LFT:

  4. Two outside filters are definately better than one under the hood. The intake air will be cooler. Just like when it rains, the air is more dense meaning more air into the cylinder. Besides even with a snorkel you'll never take in enough water to damage the engine. The best thing is to use a filter restriction gauge. Then you'll know when it's time to change the filters. I don't recomend cleaning them.

  5. If you only use it for show or light loads, take some of the spring leafs out. Assuming you have a multileaf pack like 11 or 13 leafs. Just put a spacer block in of the same thickness as the leafs you took out. That will keep the front end the same height.

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