I am still wrestling with an large oil leak, and I cant figure out where it is coming from. I am going to break down and take it in to someone who knows where to go from here, but I dont know of any good diesel mechanics in AK near Anchorage. I saw an ad for "Powerstroke Alaska" Any one dealt with them? I am tempted to take it to them rather than Advanced Diesel or even Cummins NW (will they even work on an International PSD?) because Powerstroke Alaska appearently only works on PSDs. Thanks for any advice.
Good mechanic in Alaska?
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Call Alaskan Jim. I've dealt with him several times. He's a great guy and has good resorces to get you running.
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I second that call Jim, see what he can do for you. This is strange, there is 3 Alaska post ie {slope truck, twisted pair and AKXJ} with simlular problems. What up???
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There was a diesal mechanic off Bogard Road in Wasilla too. About a 1/2 mile from my house there. Never dealt with him really, but talked to him a few times and he seemed very knowledgeable. Nice guy anyway, told me alot when I first bought my truck /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Older guy that said he sold his other diesel business, I think it was in Anchorage. Maybe worth a shot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif
Here I found him on the internet.
Alaska Diesel Doctor
4701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654-4215 Phone: (907) 373-5578
Here I found him on the internet.
Alaska Diesel Doctor
4701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654-4215 Phone: (907) 373-5578
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I saw an ad for "Powerstroke Alaska" Any one dealt with them? I am tempted to take it to them rather than Advanced Diesel or even Cummins NW (will they even work on an International PSD?) because Powerstroke Alaska appearently only works on PSDs. Thanks for any advice.
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Ron is the owner of “Powerstrokes of Alaska” and one of the best ford guys you’ll find, I deal with him on a weekly base and him and I have a great working relationship.
To help you save some money, you’re more then welcome to drop by the house and we can take a quick look at it, it could be something as simple as a galley plug.
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I saw an ad for "Powerstroke Alaska" Any one dealt with them? I am tempted to take it to them rather than Advanced Diesel or even Cummins NW (will they even work on an International PSD?) because Powerstroke Alaska appearently only works on PSDs. Thanks for any advice.
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Ron is the owner of “Powerstrokes of Alaska” and one of the best ford guys you’ll find, I deal with him on a weekly base and him and I have a great working relationship.
To help you save some money, you’re more then welcome to drop by the house and we can take a quick look at it, it could be something as simple as a galley plug.
JIM
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One reason why Alaskan trucks might be in such bad shape...
One reason we have so many beat-up PSD's up here is that the oil companies all use 1 ton ford PSD's and have for years. In Prudhoe Bay (where all of the oil comes from) there is a Ford warranty center and not much else (to put that in perspective, I really mean that there is a post office and a ford warranty center, everything else is owned by the oil companies). All of the trucks are the same to make it easy to repair/replace, and because the PSD's seem to hold up to the harsh weather the best. 50 below is common up there in the winter, and I dont shut my truck off at work for weeks at a time. The roads are rough, the employees drive the heck out of them, and they arent always maintained the best. So anyways, the oil compaines (mainly BP) surplus the trucks as they replace the fleet and good prices can be found. We call Prudhoe Bay the North Slope, hence "slope trucks" and they are usually in pretty bad shape. WARNING: If you are shopping for PSD's in Alaska and you find on the CARFAX that it has ever been registered in Deadhorse, or Prudhoe Bay Alaska, it has been driven very hard. Another dead giveaway is that they usually have ghosts from ID numbers on the fenders, or that they are ugly "BP Green"
Maybe you were just kidding when you asked what the deal was with trucks up here being in bad shape, but this might be one reason.
One reason we have so many beat-up PSD's up here is that the oil companies all use 1 ton ford PSD's and have for years. In Prudhoe Bay (where all of the oil comes from) there is a Ford warranty center and not much else (to put that in perspective, I really mean that there is a post office and a ford warranty center, everything else is owned by the oil companies). All of the trucks are the same to make it easy to repair/replace, and because the PSD's seem to hold up to the harsh weather the best. 50 below is common up there in the winter, and I dont shut my truck off at work for weeks at a time. The roads are rough, the employees drive the heck out of them, and they arent always maintained the best. So anyways, the oil compaines (mainly BP) surplus the trucks as they replace the fleet and good prices can be found. We call Prudhoe Bay the North Slope, hence "slope trucks" and they are usually in pretty bad shape. WARNING: If you are shopping for PSD's in Alaska and you find on the CARFAX that it has ever been registered in Deadhorse, or Prudhoe Bay Alaska, it has been driven very hard. Another dead giveaway is that they usually have ghosts from ID numbers on the fenders, or that they are ugly "BP Green"
Maybe you were just kidding when you asked what the deal was with trucks up here being in bad shape, but this might be one reason.
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Re: One reason why Alaskan trucks might be in such bad shape...
I think you mis understood my post, there is a guy with the user name of slope truck, his name is Eric, he is also having a oil problem with his truck as well as twisted pair was having a problem with his.I am very familiar with the slope truck's I have one for parts. I wasn't trying to insinurate that everybody had slope trucks, just saying we don't see many post from Alaska guys with problems or do much posting on here. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I think you mis understood my post, there is a guy with the user name of slope truck, his name is Eric, he is also having a oil problem with his truck as well as twisted pair was having a problem with his.I am very familiar with the slope truck's I have one for parts. I wasn't trying to insinurate that everybody had slope trucks, just saying we don't see many post from Alaska guys with problems or do much posting on here. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Re: One reason why Alaskan trucks might be in such bad shape...
"Ugly BP Green?" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif I prefer "unique" BP Green! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I've even still got the red "accent" stripe. Did remove the numbers though. Love the rear heater in the winter too! Only way some of us can afford a PSD, have had 2 '83 6.9s and swore I'd never get another. One even had an ATS turbo. Wanted a PSD since test driving one in '95 and finally was able to afford one 2.5 years ago. Got one built 5/95 with 50,000 miles, very good interior, no leaks, body in great shape and the seat springs weren't hashed for $8,500. Didn't even try to dicker on price. I know it has been idled ALOT and probably used hard BUT I've put 25,000 miles on it, have had to replace 5 glowplugs, one glowplug relay, one valve gasket/harness, 2 CPS, and rebuild the tranny (which I knew was weak when I bought it.) So for about $11,000 I still consider it a good deal. Even if the thing is DOA right now with I hope a bad IPR I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
I agree with Jim, we don't see many posts by Alaskan's with problems and considering the winter weather, the wonderful daily drive many have and the number of PSD around most must be doing well, mine sure has until now, but I expect it to be up and running soon thanks to help from others on here (PSD_Alaska & Alaskan.)
Guess you hit a nerve... Good trucks can be had off the slope.
"Ugly BP Green?" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif I prefer "unique" BP Green! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I've even still got the red "accent" stripe. Did remove the numbers though. Love the rear heater in the winter too! Only way some of us can afford a PSD, have had 2 '83 6.9s and swore I'd never get another. One even had an ATS turbo. Wanted a PSD since test driving one in '95 and finally was able to afford one 2.5 years ago. Got one built 5/95 with 50,000 miles, very good interior, no leaks, body in great shape and the seat springs weren't hashed for $8,500. Didn't even try to dicker on price. I know it has been idled ALOT and probably used hard BUT I've put 25,000 miles on it, have had to replace 5 glowplugs, one glowplug relay, one valve gasket/harness, 2 CPS, and rebuild the tranny (which I knew was weak when I bought it.) So for about $11,000 I still consider it a good deal. Even if the thing is DOA right now with I hope a bad IPR I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
I agree with Jim, we don't see many posts by Alaskan's with problems and considering the winter weather, the wonderful daily drive many have and the number of PSD around most must be doing well, mine sure has until now, but I expect it to be up and running soon thanks to help from others on here (PSD_Alaska & Alaskan.)
Guess you hit a nerve... Good trucks can be had off the slope.
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All is well with the oil leak. Thanks Jim.
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So do tell. What was leaking?
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Ahh Heck... I thought it was all fixed, but I had just cleaned it up enough for it not to drip for a while. Luckilly Jim hooked me up with another turbo to slap on and see if it helps. I couldn't find any cracks in the pedistal, and I gutted and plugged the EBPV just in case. I'm gonna be good at pullin that thing off pretty soon. You all were right, jim is great. He has helped me out a ton. I thought it was cool when he took time out of his day to help me diagnose my problem, but when he handed me a complete turbo out of his shop, and told me if it fixes the problem I can buy it from him.... I was a pretty happy guy. I know where I will be buying all of my mods from now on.
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I live in Eagle River and am also looking for a good diesel mechanic for my truck. Would you please forward me the info for ALASKAN Jim?
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