Diesel mechanic recommendation?

[AmandaC]

Hello all! I've been lurking for a while as I figure out my newly acquired Monster, and have been impressed with how helpful and knowledgeable you all are.
Simple question for now: I'd like to find a reliable commercial Ford person on the I-5 corridor. The Monster is a Quigley 7.3l diesel, and I'm not comfortable doing much of the maintenance (yet).
I'm south of Salem Oregon, but have a friend in Portland I can stay with if there's someone wonderful and trustworthy there.
Thoughts?

[carringb]

Cordray's Continental in Albany does really good work. I had them do the motor in my van last year, and they've done a lot of preventative stuff for me over the last 350,000 miles.

For suspension work, definitely to to Snyder & Sons, also in Albany. This includes major axle work and spring upgrades.

[BrianW]

Amanda, if CarringB recommends a place and takes his own van to it, I would consider that a slam-dunk recommendation. Around here he’s considered the Ford guru and really knows his stuff.

[AmandaC]

I've dealt with both Cordray's and Snyder on personal vehicles (I live in Albany) with wonderful results, but didn't know they'd manage the van well also. Thanks!