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[Ricky]

(02-04-2021 )Ricky Wrote:  Another day at Jerry's, such a great experience. So I got to get dirty today and worked with Allison all day. She is a very special young woman and an amazing mechanic. I love working on stuff and it was great turning wrenches with her spending the day getting dirty. Jerry has taught her a lot but she has a talent for perfection and is eager to learn more. Here's a picture of the new liners she set today.

So the truck got finished up Saturday, Jerry took it for a long test drive. Came back and hooked up the computer and everything was great. So we wrapped everything up and I got the car hooked up and left around 2pm. I got back to NC about 930 at night. I stopped a few times just checking everything out. It's got around 420 miles on it so far and she sounds really good. A lot quieter then it was before, hopefully I can get under a load Monday.
So a rough run down of parts. Pistons, liners, rods and mains, rods were sent out checked and new bushings. Oil pump, oil cooler, water pump, thermostat, vibration damper and air compressor. Removed the front gear housing to reseal and had to replace it. A shop years ago replaced the air compressor and apparently heli coiled one of the bolts ruining the housing. New head, head bolts and manifold bolts. Everything in the head except for the injectors were replaced. Cams, all the rockers and shafts, jakes, harness, everything. It was all slap wore out. Injectors tested good so we decided to keep them. New front motor mounts, charge air boots, radiator hoses, fan belts and heater hoses were just replaced. All new filters to include air filter and the bypass filter. I'm sure I'm leaving out something. I'm very very pleased with the outcome and so glad I took it to Mr. Hags in GA. I got to meet Rawze and his wife and their awesome cooking. I got to hang out at the shop, watching, learning and I even got to get dirty. I had a great time and I kinda hated leaving. It was a true blessing, meeting and spending time with Jerry and his family.