I have a 1993 one ton pickup with a 6.5 TD.I'm going to take a long road trip next week.I was wondering what tools and spare parts I should put in my road box.What I carry now,I can fix just about anything on my 81 1/2 ton.Never did any wrenching on the 6.5.Mostly small block chevy stuff.I'd say there's about 200,000 miles on the truck.Motor is newer 75,000 miles.It has a mechanical IP.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Nick

What caused the timing cover noise you posted about?

Still can't figure that out.My buddy(who's quite a good mechanic)doesn't seem to be concerned about it.He has a 6.5 that makes the exact same noise as mine does.I was thinking the noise could possibly be telegraphing from another part of the engine.If thats true,it would have to be in the bottom end somewhere.I think.All the info I got from this site kind of opened my eyes to the fact that if it was timing chain related,When I opened the oil fill,the noise should definitly be present there.Well,thats not the case. It sems to be loudest behind the balancer to me.I've decided to run the truck and see how things go.It has been making the noise ever since I bought the truck.It has never gotten any louder or anything.I turned wrenches for a few years,and it doesn't sound like somethings going to fly apart or anything(in my humble opion that is).It just gets on my nerves.One day I'll have this thing apart and hopefully all will be revealed.I just hope it isn't on the road.I'm hoping taking a big bad tool box and some spare parts will ward off all the bad spirits.Being I haven't worked on any 6.5's I thought I would ask some experienced folks,what special stuff might be required to pull things apart if problems should arise.I have all the basics,and some basic mechanical knowledge.Thanks again for the help. Nick

6.5 is all metric, so a normal tool box in metric should suffice - starter, alt, water pump, idler brackets\pulleys, belts - 15mm down ..........

And keep close watch on the balancer hub - loose crank bolt, and etc.

Might see if you can snug it up, any - 200ftlbs is correct - if it's loose, you will need to pull hb for inspection before you leave.

Thanks for the advice.I pulled off the balancer today and gave it a close inspection.All appears well.The nose of the crank,the keyway,and the key all looked fine.It came off and went back on slightly easier than what I'm used to.But not easy enough to concern me any.To satisfy my mind,I ordered a new balancer today.Who knows,the noise seems to be in that area.I checked out my dealer price 199.00.Ordered from rock auto 2 day mail to my house 88.00.
Thanks again,
Nick

Good - the balancer should be a real bear to remove and install.
Do it with a bolt-nut-bearing installer - never drive it on with a hammer\block.
It is nothing like a small-block assembly.

How'd the hub and rubber webbing in the accessory drive pulley look?

The hub bolt bosses should not touch the pulley cross arms - they can do so as the torque-stressed rubber settles over time, and will make similar noise as you described, from the front.

Hmmm...

I've had a few breakdowns out on the road. I carry an extra gal of oil, tranny, and brake fluid. I have every tool I use in my box at all times and keep both sides locked. some of the things I carry are 36mm socket for the front axle nut. 3/8'' hex key for the brake caliper. 30 mm socket for the injectors. 15mm gear wrench (very popular) Epoxy for emergency oil leaks, pulley puller,150 piece tool set,air tools, comperssion tester, breaker bar and 90 deg extension, jack stands and 2 ton jack, elertical kit w/ sodergun and wire, mulitimeter, jumper cables, I
have a spare belt,fuel filter, pmd, Iat, relays....