The Diesel Podcast

Nick Adams from Dieselmatic is back on the podcast! Last time, we talked about a shop owner building an online presence. We heard from a lot of you with follow-up questions and Nick tells us what shop owners asked him. On this episode, we dive into how to market during a pandemic and things you need to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revmax joins the show today to talk about torque converter stall. Can stall be too low? Where should your stall speed be for optimum drivability? They share with us common questions and misconceptions about this topic on today’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is with Wendy K - The Oil Lady! Wendy tells us how she found her passion in the oil industry, networking in the field and products that keep her fleet customers up and running. This episode has tons of great tips if you’re looking to get into a career you love. Make sure and give Wendy a follow on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more info! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we chat with a guest who has not one, but two OBS Powerstrokes! Each is built for a different purpose. Dylan tells us about his regular cab race truck and another he uses for towing. Don’t miss these mint trucks and what fuels Dylan’s passion for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Gagnon from BlueDEF joins us today to answer your questions! We received some great ones on our Instagram story and ask them in this episode. Can you make your own DEF? What is BlueDEF Platinum? Does DEF make modern pickup trucks MORE reliable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we put out the call for Ford OBS owners, our guest today was one of the most recommended! Brandon is the host of The 73 Garage on YouTube and has a stunning truck. He joins us today to talk about his passion for the 7.3L, how he customized the truck with details enthusiasts will appreciate and starting a YouTube channel. Give a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McCormack joins us again on the podcast! He was on 3 years ago telling us about his 12V budget build for UCC and he’s been on quite the journey since. Today, he talks about moving to Utah and working for Power Driven Diesel, the emission on vs off debate, his UCC build and some major life hurdles he’s overcome. We also get a walk-around of the UCC truck with some serious eye candy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Vallance, owner of Valair Clutches, joins us today to talk manual transmissions! We catch up with him early into 2021 about racing, which G-56 fluid may be best and common questions they get about clutches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Shepard, owner of Hoosier Diesel, told us on a previous episode about his shop and passion for fixing trucks. But what happens when a heart attack threatens your life? David opens up and tells us about his journey into uncharted waters, how it changed his outlook and diesel shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast listener messaged us with pictures and details on his Ford OBS - you guys gotta hear about it! The truck has been in the family since new and the owner did a complete restoration and Cummins swap (actually two). Listen as we talk about the truck, going from a 12V to 5.9 common rail and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian from BD joins us to answer this question! What exactly is a compliant part? How is it tested and validated? This leads into a discussion about what parts need testing data, EPA testing vs CARB testing & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Cables joins us again on the podcast! We gathered your questions about the RPM Act, diesel racing, delete fines, making parts for racing and more. Give a listen as Stewart explains what the EPA is enforcing, how they are doing it and what companies and enthusiasts can face moving forward. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out directly to Stewart at stewart@hassancables.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode comes directly from a group of our listeners! We chat about this 1958 Chevy and the process of getting a 12V Cummins between the fenders. There were also some challenges with the NV4500, suspension and brakes. You’ve got to check out this episode if you love custom builds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan’s Diesel Performance is on today’s episode! Dan and Ty join us to talk about Duramax, Powerstroke and Cummins options for drop-in performance. They give us a sneak peak on new turbos being released, what they’ve been up to at the shop and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick from Dieselmatic is back on the podcast! Last time, we talked about how automotive shops can help their online presence. This episode we talk about the right time to market. Is your shop ready? Do you need expert help? Or, should you just market on your own? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices