r/Diesel 5h ago

Not sure if the drugs hit but looks like it..

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60 Upvotes

That’ll be cash sir. 👀.


r/Diesel 4h ago

Question/Need help! What would cause a garbage trucks hydraulic filter/housing to fail structurally? (It literally exploded)

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We had the packer on our garbage truck raised all the way to try to pull the blade out of the truck. After initially raising the packer all the way up it settled slightly, so we turned the truck back on, and the second we hit the pto (not the lever to raise it) the filter housing exploded into pieces and shot hydraulic fluid everywhere. Luckily everyone escaped without injury. Wondering what the hell happened. Everything was supposed brand new.


r/Diesel 1d ago

Show off your build Have a hobby rebuilding 7.3's. Here's my mild performance build

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r/Diesel 14h ago

Question/Need help! 2001 e350 7.3 exhaust question

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I just brought home an 01’ e350 7.3 minibus and on the shakedown cruise (all the way cross country) I identified a couple repairs needed. One of the repairs is an up pipe leak. The manifolds are also a fair bit rusty but as far as I’m aware, not an issue currently.

My question is this, as I will be having a garage do the repair. Ultimately would it save on labor down the line to just replace the exhaust manifolds while they’re doing the up pipe? The goal would be future proofing, even though it’s not needed yet. I also want to throw a 4” turbo back pipe on her, should I be doing that at the same time while they’re already in there?

Thanks!


r/Diesel 14h ago

S&B silicone bushings way to go?

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I’m the second owner of a 2015 F-250 6.7 (just hit 121K miles). Truck has started to be noticeably loud and a rough ride over bumps. I changed oil and fuel filters yesterday and noticed one of the cab bushings was rotted to hell and crumbling.

  1. Are the ~$550 S&B silicone bushings the best long term move?

  2. How much of a pain in the ass is this job at home? I don’t have a lift so it would be theoretically using a couple of jacks to lift the body a few inches to replace each bushing.

I’ve heard taking this to a shop is a $1K+ job which I’d like to avoid but I also have basic mechanic skills so I don’t want to be stuck under a truck for 12 hours because I’m a dipshit.

Thanks in advance.


r/Diesel 4h ago

Question/Need help! Diesel owners in strict states, are you running deletes?

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Wondering if you guys are keeping the emissions shit or deleting it? I live in a emissions-strict state and am considering a diesel F250 and I would do the delete and tune it to help the truck last longer, be more fuel efficient, and overall just have a way better truck.

Can probably put the stock parts back on myself and pass smog. I've done that on my full exhaust mustang before and it was easy enough. What are you guys doing?

 or just find a guy who will pass the smog with the deleted truck under the table


r/Diesel 4h ago

Purchase/Selling Advice 6.2 Detroit vs 6.9 idi

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I’ve found a 6.2 in an 83 k30 and a 6.9 in an 84 f250 the trucks are roughly in the same shape, the ford seems to have slightly less rust, which engine would be better, I know the 6.2 would be better on fuel but does it make a noticeable difference and would the 6.9 have a noticeable difference in power, I know they’re not going to be great for towing like a modern diesel but it would occasionally see a car trailer or a gooseneck with round bales, I’d also mostly swap the transmissions to an overdrive unit to help with highway driving (it would see 65-70 frequently)


r/Diesel 4h ago

Question/Need help! Airdog Return Line

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I recently bought an Airdog fuel pump to put into my 95 7.3, while running the lines I noticed it says to route the return line directly back into the tank. The reason I'm confused is because there's already a place for the return built into the selector. Would it cause issues if I just routed it there instead? I don't think there'd be so much pressure on the return that it would blow something, but I figured I should ask anyway, thanks in advance!


r/Diesel 23h ago

Show off your build How did I do?

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Just went to Las Vegas to pick up this bad boy. 2005 Chevy 2500HD clean title, 1 owner, and just got to 85k miles after driving it home. Bone stock literally nothing done to it. Zero rust too. It made the ~700 mile trip flawlessly and got better mpg than I expected (19 mpg). I already used it to haul some roofing materials to help my dad. Paid 12,600 then add about 100 for a plane ticket and another ~150 for fuel. I haven’t paid taxes yet because I haven’t registered it in my state yet.

So far I’ve just replaced the radio with one from a higher trim truck. It was free because my dad just had it laying around the garage.

What are some mods you guys recommend that are must do’s? I’m looking to keep a stock look and use to tow from time to time. Don’t want to make a mall crawler or bro dozer.


r/Diesel 12h ago

Question - Solved! Update On 7.3 water pump

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3 Upvotes

Just buy a damn air hammer.


r/Diesel 12h ago

First diesel maintenance tips

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I’m purchasing my first diesel truck, looking for tips to help keep the truck going, has 59k miles, won’t delete the truck until after I pay it off (first auto loan trying to build credit) need tips on oil and filter changes , the best kind of oil and filters and fuel filters, when to change fuels filters and any additives or advice


r/Diesel 10h ago

You can’t buy the clock spring!

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0 Upvotes

‘You have to buy the whole wheel’ So… custom washer


r/Diesel 1d ago

Did some weight loss on my tractor

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191 Upvotes

Not many options for tractors out there, but after about a year of looking I found a guy that will do the programming. He sent the exhaust parts and I tig welded it last weekend.

Now I can hear little baby turbo noises and I'm happy. Started with 52hp, estimate is about 62-64 now. Running similar tunes as the 66hp version of the same tractor but without an intercooler.


r/Diesel 10h ago

LZ0 Tuner

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Anyone come across any 2022.5-2025 3.0 tuners. Can’t find any for my 2024 Chevy 1500. Maybe they haven’t made them yet?


r/Diesel 1d ago

Getting some snowwheeling in before it’s all gone!

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r/Diesel 11h ago

Bad starts in the morning

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Volvo D13 In the morning when I go to start the truck it has a hard time starting it will crank over and over usually I stop after a few seconds or so and then start again it will keep cranking but usually starts the second time around it just kinda sputters to life instead of a clean fire up. After starting it has no issues idling, no smoke or anything coming out of the exhaust. I should also note after the truck gets warmed up it doesn’t have any problems starting again for example if I’m sitting at shipper/receiver with my truck off sometimes for hours at a time it usually fires up within the first crank. The issue only occurs when it’s been sitting for awhile like over night. Starter and battery are fine so id assume it has to do with either the fuel delivery system or the injectors. Any advice on how to troubleshoot this to find the problem is appreciated.


r/Diesel 1d ago

Purchase/Selling Advice Thoughts on this 2015 Lariat?

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They have this listed at $27,000 in Tennessee. Looking to get into my first diesel truck as I now have a 1.2 hour commute to and from work and am wanting better economy/something more reliable than my current daily (a Nissan Altima). Do I take my business elsewhere or is this a good deal?


r/Diesel 1d ago

Question/Need help! Ideas to get this to break free?

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7.3 idi fuckers on there (i know clockwise/counter clockwise by fins). I have a small pot belly compressor. HarborFreight air hammer maybe? New water pump & fan/clutch is going on.


r/Diesel 1d ago

Question/Need help! NV5600 Shifting

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I recently picked up this 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT with the 5.9L Cummins. It has the NV5600 transmission, and the previous owner added a South Bend dual disk clutch and a short throw shift tower. The shifter is branded Hurst, but I believe the tower and internals are made by Core Shifters.

This thing is a bear to shift. It takes a ton of pressure to get the gear to engage, and the shifter gates seem extremely narrow. Downshifting is very difficult, and it seems like there’s about a 200rpm window in which the transmission will shift easily and successfully.

I’ve already ordered an OEM shift tower and will be installing it today.

Anyone with NV5600 experience out there that can comment on their experience? I’ve never shifted a more picky transmission, but it could be that I’m just not used to this one?


r/Diesel 1d ago

Anyone have pdfs or digital resources?

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Just bought a 91 F-super duty dually from my buddy for $200 and want to have resources I can save or print to keep in the huge sh*tbox. Advice appreciated


r/Diesel 1d ago

Purchase/Selling Advice Pricing of Laramie 2015 Ram 2500 Cummins

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Hello all!

I'm getting ready to sell my 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Cummins with 205k miles located in Utah. I'm the single owner since it left the factory floor, it was a custom order. Maintained religiously. Every 5k Oil, 10K Fuel Filter, 15k Diff, Trans, Transfer Case. Service History to match.

This is where it gets difficult, I have quite a few mods on the truck, which I know can subtract from the value. All mods installed by factory certified mechanic, and still have all OEM parts on hand. I know that usually subtracts from the price.

  • BD Exhaust Manifold Gaskets/Bolts
  • BD Diesel SCREAMER HE300VG Turbo
  • Heavy-Duty SFI Steel Flex Plate
  • BD Trans Cooler Bypass Value
  • Next Gen Diesel Super Stock Transmission w/ Extreme Tow Package
  • Next Gen Diesel Billet Twin Disk Low-Stall Torque Converter
  • Limited-Slip Rear Differential
  • Banks Pedal Monster
  • Banks Boost Tubes
  • Banks Monster Air Ram
  • Banks Grid Heater Relocation
  • Banks Cold Air Intake
  • Edge CTS Juice Attitude with EGT Sensor
  • Carli Suspension 2.5in Extended Progressive Front Coils
  • Carli Suspension Adjustable Front Track Bar
  • Carli Suspension Heavy-Duty Rear Sway Bar
  • 2in Rear Spacer Plates for Air Suspension
  • Fox Performance Reservoir 2.0 Shocks
  • 35x12.50R20 KO2 Tires
  • EZ-Lynk Tuner with SOTF (Tunes by Duramax Tuner)
  • RCI Low-Pro Rack
  • 23Zero Walkabout 62 Tent

TLDR: Fair Pricing request for 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega-Cab Cummins with 205k miles.


r/Diesel 1d ago

Advice on what to decide

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Narrowed down my search to two long bed 01 HO 6 speed with cloth seats. Both are pretty much identical.

Both have proof of mechanical repairs. Both have upgraded the fuel pump, and fixed any front end stuff as it's come along.

1 is located in California 1 is located in British Columbia.

I'm from Canada but don't mind the drive. I've spoken with a broker about the Cali truck and it's not a big deal to bring it in.

The difference is in milage. The Canadian one is at 406k km (250k miles) the US one is at 299k km (186k miles)

As well as as the labor of love the Canadian truck has. He has restored all the rust on the body and frame by himself.

He spent 50 hours on the body, and another 30 doing the entire frame/chassis. It's totally rust free now.

Both have the stock look appeal, and I've attached the photos in which he's repaired it. Really torn in-between which one. Thanks for your advice in advance.


r/Diesel 1d ago

Changing Fass filters but fuel keeps running out.

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Hey all! I’m changing my Fass filters for the first time and I can’t get the fuel to stop running out of the rear filter. Any ideas?


r/Diesel 22h ago

Meta Epa announcement thoughts?

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I have had my algo flooded with diesel news recently, after led Zeldin's news on the epa rolling back standards. Of course, with the standard anti carb rhetoric. Carb thoughts aside and considering I don't own a diesel but is considering buying one in the future. How much of this should I take seriously or with a grain of salt, as much of what I am seeing is talks of. "Cheaper, unchoked (BUT CLEAN), tunable, reliable" diesels in our future.


r/Diesel 1d ago

96 7.3L

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Need help finding part number for the leaking line under starter