new here from north carolina

[fixitman4710]

i have a 98 gmc 3500 4x4 6.5 168,000 miles. i just got the truck
to do refrigeration work. it has an enclosed service bed and was
used by penn dot hwy dept. the truck runs great, but had bad tranny.
but i want to say hello to everybody and thanks for having me here

steve linwood n.carolina

[Heartbeat Hauler]

Howdy Steve! Welcome to the forum....:)

[fixitman4710]

Howdy Steve! Welcome to the forum....:)

hey jeff how are you. hope you are having a good 4th.

i have been installing my tranny all weekend. not easy for my
first chevy diesel.

thanks again

steve

[Beedee]

Welcome to the party Steve.
You have come to the right place to keep your beast running, this is a great bunch of people.
Got a question, ask away. Someone will answer you.
Good luck with your new toy.

Brian

[Robyn]

Welcome to TDP

Great find on the truck. The troops here can help with just about any issues that can arrise.

Missy

[fixitman4710]

i am new to chevy diesel stuff. i still have my 2 powerstrokes
but im looking to get better milage from the chevy diesel.

thanks again everyone

steve near charlotte nc

[Subzilla]

I'm south of you in Mount Pleasant (close to Concord). Just went up highway 8 a few weeks ago for an errand and picked up lunch at Jimmie's BBQ.

Been looking for a 6.5 truck to supplement my fleet. Glad you found one. These things are cheap and fairly easy to work on.

Been a member here forever, it seems. Good group of experienced, friendly people here. Just watch out for that Robyn chick from the Northwest US. If she gets close enough to smell the diesel exhaust from your truck, she'll buy it from ya.:p

[Robyn]

OMG :eek: I been found out :D

[fixitman4710]

I'm south of you in Mount Pleasant (close to Concord). Just went up highway 8 a few weeks ago for an errand and picked up lunch at Jimmie's BBQ.

Been looking for a 6.5 truck to supplement my fleet. Glad you found one. These things are cheap and fairly easy to work on.

Been a member here forever, it seems. Good group of experienced, friendly people here. Just watch out for that Robyn chick from the Northwest US. If she gets close enough to smell the diesel exhaust from your truck, she'll buy it from ya.:p
hey neighbor give me a shout next time your in the area. thanks for
the welcome.

steve linwood,nc fixitman4710@hotmail.com

[fixitman4710]

Welcome to TDP

Great find on the truck. The troops here can help with just about any issues that can arrise.

Missy

hey missy thanks for the welcome . again im new to chevy diesel.
i love the truck it rides much better than my fords.
im having an issue with oil pressure and havent figured it out yet.
i think my oil cooler may be clogged. i have done and cleaned
coils, replaced ops and pressure is lower. any ideas
98 k3500 170,000 mi 4x4 auto

thanks robyn
steve linwood,nc fixitman4710@hotmail.com

[Robyn]

Hook up a direct reading (Mechanical) Gauge and see whatcha get.
If the pressure is still low then there is likely internal issues
Missy

[fixitman4710]

Hook up a direct reading (Mechanical) Gauge and see whatcha get.
If the pressure is still low then there is likely internal issues
Missy

hey missy i found that someone had removed the oil cooler and
plugged the holes. i installed a new oil cooler and lines and oil
pressure good. i put a cheap aftermarket ops on it and it reads eratic.
i will change this weekend and give update.
thanks again for your input

steve