Recent content by CaptainGeorgia

Thank you all on my various posts with this truck in helping me accomplish my goals. I really like the old beast, but I do want to get into a '80s chevy diesel instead. It is late in the hour, but I was told that I could post the auction. If anything, at least some of you get to see my best...

Yeah, I have seen that one too. If you look, the link is broken for the lubrication order, unless there is something wrong with my display of that page but I don't think so. Thanks anyway.

In the next few days, I will post my before and after pictures of my truck. I am so thankful for this site and all of the information it offers to this rookie. Right now, in the dead of night, I am waking up in a cold sweat, thinking about the miles I will put on her and worrying about having...

I agree, this is likely the case. Sitting for almost a year, there were hornets nests all over this thing. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?

Yeah, I have now seen that you posted this a few times. It is very sound advice.

dipstick clogged with weld A new dipstick is not such a big deal, but when the previous owner jb welded the entire remaining shaft which is cut off right at the surface. Don't know how far down it goes but I am afraid of drilling which was suggested to me. I am prob going to buy that manifold...

Rolled but stalled often. Yeah, diesel owners sometimes like to throw money at things with performance parts, etc. so excuse me for that. Gas is probably the biggest issue I never even discussed but think about more and more. I was able to adventure drive to the gas station but it took me 20 min...

I recently bought a 1976 M880 from a car wholesaler in North Georgia for $1200. It sat for a year and it ran but didn't quite roll so the seller delivered it to my house. For trucks, I have owned a 1993 Dodge D350 (Cummins) and a 2006 Dodge 2500 (Cummins). I have NEVER owned a carb vehicle...