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This one, with a K-Type sensor: http://thesensorconnection.com/gauges-pyrometers/single-channel/single-channel-round-digital-egt-andor-cht-pyrometer-gauge-display

Wow, tremendous amount of work (and $$) you've put into this so far. It's going to be a new truck when your done (y)

Thanks, I'm going back in this weekend to go after the belts. I went ahead and ordered a new 80amp. I want to get the thing moving again as it's not in the ideal spot right now. After it's where it needs to be, I'll have plenty of time to track down parts, rewire different plugs, etc. New...

Success! Was able to get the starter out from the top without pulling the turbo or sectioning the exhaust. Have new starter on the way, still looking for a higher amp alternator. I may just order a new 80amp one for now as I want to get the beast rolling again. Alternators can be rebuilt for...

Removing the turbo would make it easier from the top. But as I was underneath looking at things, I realized it would drop right out and the bottom bolt would be easy to get to from underneath. Trying to think ahead, if I sectioned the down pipe there, be easy to swap in a new starter without...

Minor update: Got the Alternator out today, its a Bosch 80amp model (also fits DAF's) Actually a lot cheaper than I thought they would be. But I'm looking around for a higher amp one. Never found a MB part number on it. Starter is most of the way out :rolleyes: hard to get to the bottom...

But do they have spikes sticking out.....

OK, may be too exotic for my Mad Max build.

I'm missing my 'nub' ? That is the same cylinder that's on my truck. I did find a bracket with pin and a few holes in it that just sticks up with nothing attached and it's in the vicinity on the frame rail that would match with the bracket on the cab. May be able to work with that. One way...

It doesn't. I raised it as far as it will go today to get at the starter/alt. and then propped it up with heavy steel tubing I had laying around, then as extra insurance added a 2x6 that was a little short of contact. By the time I was done working for the day, it had dropped down far enough...

Did cross my mind that it was a safety prop fitting, I used a couple 2x6's ;) I don't even want to think about the cab coming down while I'm wrenching on the engine. I'll fabricate something from steel as a prop. Just trying figure out the how its supposed to work because the 'arm' pivots...

Understand about upfitter mods. Trucks can be a cab/chassis that gets turned into just about anything. Surprised a crew cab would be a upfitter mod, that's a lot more involved than adding a dump bed, or a tow bed, etc. I am thinking of a way to motorize the cab lift, cranking that thing up...

And this whole piece looks like there is a retaining pin and it pivots down? Any clarity anyone can provide?

Have a question about cab tilt/ram. This fitting looks like that's where the ram end should go? Though the angle looks a little off.

Started 'Exploring'

So truck made it to home base, just not the way I intended :rolleyes:

I just bought something else, but wanted to give you kudo's for such a beautiful interior buildout. Nice! (y)

FWIW- I'm a roadie and typically ride a 2K plus a year. I don't ride on the roads anymore unless it's an organized century or I'm with a large group with lots of flashing lights. And even if it's Sunday morning out on country roads we get cussed out, swerved at, etc. So when I train alone, I...

Awesome, thanks for sharing the pic's! Helps motivate us on the front end of adventures to keep working towards it.

I'd be interested in the dual fan alternator upgrade you did. FYI- Truck should be home this Friday if all goes to plan. Once it's here, I'll be diving in and see what the problem was, I'll be replacing everything anyway, but want to know.