New April Article Updates

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Rear Disc Brake Upgrade
for the Early GM Diesel Trucks
The 6.2L diesel equipped trucks and SUV's were all equipped with rear drum brakes. Upgrading to rear discs help in two important areas - reduce unsprung weight and improve stopping ability. Demands on the braking system increase as loads or vehicle speeds increase, and stopping can sometimes be more important than going fast.

2006 Mirror Upgrade
Easy upgrade to GM's 2006 Mirrors
I recently upgraded the stock mirrors on my 2005 GMC 2500HD to the 2006 model trailer towing mirrors. Although the stock mirrors extended for trailer towing, I was not happy with the narrow field of view the stock mirrors provided. For the 2006 model year, GM released a new style extendable towing mirror, similar to the Ford SD towing mirrors. Go here for a photo illustrated step by step guide to installation. Available now in the Member's Area.

Variable Time-Delay Glow Plug Controller
for the 1982-2000 6.2/6.5 GM Diesel Trucks
A variable timer allows you to power the glow plugs automatically, or for as long as the switch is held in the momentary-ON position. Adjustability is a key feature - longer glow times can be dialed-in during the winter months, and then reduced once warmer temperatures arrive - simple to install and easy to use. Available now in the Member's Area.

[DieselDavy]

Hey Jim,
How is the MPG project coming along? Any updates?
BTW, great articles this month!
Dave

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Thanks DD,

Yes, Dr. Lee, Todd Smith & Hans Hauschild did a great job this month!

I should have news about the fuel economy 6.5 next month. Still ironing out some details about AMG's newest rendition...

Jim

[Subzilla]

Great articles but I just wished Pennisular Diesel would update their website with prices and products. I don't think it's changed in a couple of years.

[bbbear]

Obviously I'm logged in or I wouldn't be allowed to post here. Yet not all of the artcles are open to me. When I try to access most of them I'm told to log in, then refused access. It's frustrating to have paid for access and then denied it. Why does that happen on some articles, but not on others?

[DmaxMaverick]

Obviously I'm logged in or I wouldn't be allowed to post here. Yet not all of the artcles are open to me. When I try to access most of them I'm told to log in, then refused access. It's frustrating to have paid for access and then denied it. Why does that happen on some articles, but not on others?

If you are a paid subscriber, you have permission to access all the articles. You should have 2 login/passwords, one set for the forum, and one set for the members content areas. Some articles are open to everyone, others are open only to members. If you are having login issues, please send a message to Jim, or me, and we'll find out what's happening. All the systems are up and running fine as far as we know, so if you are having issues, we need to know about it. The authentication is very sensitive, so the simplest login mistake will fail. We will be improving the system in the near future, so it is very important to get us details of any issues you run across. W/o this, how can we know what will be best for the masses, other than to just repeat the past?

[john8662]

Disc Brake Conversion gets a standing applause from me.

Just what I'd been considering doing to my '82 Shortbox Diesel.

J

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It's frustrating to have paid for access and then denied it.

The bulletin board is a free service.

If a subscriber is having trouble accessing member articles, all you have to do is ask for help....

Jim

[CleviteKid]

Disc Brake Conversion gets a standing applause from me.

Just what I'd been considering doing to my '82 Shortbox Diesel.

J

Thanx, John. You already have one criteria met, plenty of other vehicles to chase parts while your '82 gets converted and updated. Go for it.