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Old 12-15-2005, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by arcticathlon
i mean it takes me 2 miles to hit 70 while towing 1100 lbs, plus the 600 lbs trailer. normally i can get up there by the end of the onramp or less.

i guess i might just tackle the valve adjustment...

that means i will stay up late tonight to read up everything forwards and backwards.
Whatever your first name is....

If you are confident you will make it then you will. Good to hear you will do the valves. I hope you have seen this DIY page from Diesel Giant.....
http://dieselgiant.com/valveadjustment.htm
great pics and step by step for 1st timers. I bet you could even phone him if you run into any hitches......Take pics of the mountains and post em'. Merry X-mas!
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