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06-23-2014, 06:02 AM
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
Hello,
Anyone know a great mechanic in Fresno, CA for 6.0 diesel rebuild?
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2008 Yellow Ford E350 6.0 diesel eb50 4x4, Front E Locker, Asheville Eng Rebuil 20th @ 261miles, ARP Studds, 200amp Alternator, Performance Aluminium Radiator, OnBoardAir, RoadmasterActiveSuspension, Front & Rear Aluminess with Spare Tire Carrier, Aluminess Roof Rack, Titan Aft 30gallon Fuel Tank.
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06-23-2014, 06:39 PM
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Location: San Diego
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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Hello,
Anyone know a great mechanic in Fresno, CA for 6.0 diesel rebuild?
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Got one in San Diego if you get desperate... my engine is out of the vehicle right now. He was unwilling to lift the body off on an SMB. New heads & studs. Oh so many more dollars going bye bye!
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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06-23-2014, 07:18 PM
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
Hope this doesn't post 2x. D&R Rv in Glendale, Arizona. Mainly specializing in electrical and solar, very good, reasonable and easy to deal with.
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06-24-2014, 07:05 AM
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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Hello,
Anyone know a great mechanic in Fresno, CA for 6.0 diesel rebuild?
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http://www.zylstraauto.com/contact/
Pretty close to Fresno in Visalia. I've used them and was happy with the quality of their work. They see a good number of SMBs too.
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2006 SMB 4x4, EB-51, 6.0psd
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06-24-2014, 08:38 AM
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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Originally Posted by Sheriffdoug
Hello,
Anyone know a great mechanic in Fresno, CA for 6.0 diesel rebuild?
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Got one in San Diego if you get desperate... my engine is out of the vehicle right now. He was unwilling to lift the body off on an SMB. New heads & studs. Oh so many more dollars going bye bye! |
Dang, I thought you had just put in a BPD oil cooler and replaced the water pump. What happened?
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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06-24-2014, 08:45 PM
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Location: San Diego
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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Originally Posted by PatO
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Originally Posted by Sheriffdoug
Hello,
Anyone know a great mechanic in Fresno, CA for 6.0 diesel rebuild?
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Got one in San Diego if you get desperate... my engine is out of the vehicle right now. He was unwilling to lift the body off on an SMB. New heads & studs. Oh so many more dollars going bye bye! |
Dang, I thought you had just put in a BPD oil cooler and replaced the water pump. What happened? |
I had a SCT tune put in at the same time trying to get some performance... I guess too much HP as after 3500 miles blew the head gaskets out - Gee just like everyone says but it sure was fun to drive  It's going to be really robust now.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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06-24-2014, 09:06 PM
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Site Team
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.
Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.
2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.
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06-26-2014, 08:47 AM
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
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I had a SCT tune put in at the same time trying to get some performance... I guess too much HP as after 3500 miles blew the head gaskets out - Gee just like everyone says but it sure was fun to drive It's going to be really robust now. |
Perhaps it's my own selfish thinking since I'm also running a SCT tune but I wonder if the damage to your heads had already been done. Did you have a pretty big spread in your EOT/ECT before you did the oil cooler and replaced the EGR cooler?
Mine is 65rwhp which is considered an "economy tune" by most tuning standards. Still not even up to the same HP that the F series trucks come with stock. My impression is it's more about heat.
Anyhow, to keep the thread on track if you are in Flagstaff, AZ....
diesel mechanic: Fry's Automotive.
Address: 5440 E Commerce Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone  928) 527-7573
General automotive especially electrical and AC: Ascot Automotive
Address: 1608 N East St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone 928) 774-1582
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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09-18-2014, 04:29 PM
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
Since this is the mechanic thread I'm adding Jeff and Denver at Built To Last in Durango, Colorado. 714 Sawmill Rd.
970-259-8777
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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09-18-2014, 08:53 PM
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Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic
Keep the thread going 
I just don't know why it dies. Maybe because what's good for one might be bad for another.
I'd rather have the advantage even if I get burned.
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2006 Ford 6.0PSD EB-50/E-PH SMB 4X4 Rock Crawler Trailer
Sportsmobile 4X4 Adventures.......... On and off road adventures
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