New owner in UK, a few questions

[craigix]

Hello,

I've just imported a 2000 slt 3500 crew cab dually long bed 7.4 c/k classic, firstly i'm not sure what the c/k part means so could someone explain

I should say that these trucks are mega rare over here, thus there is next to no information on them.

Second question is how it should handle, the truck is nice at speeds upto about 60mph then it gets a bit lumpy and vibrates a bit, seems to vary with road surface, I had 4 new tyres put on the back today but it made no difference. Should it stay smooth all the way to 100mph?

When I turn the key I get a light saying 'check guages' but everything seems ok, although it does say 'service engine soon', is that what its telling me to check?

The oil pressure only goes upto the 3rd point on the guage at 70mph and the engine temp never gets above the first point (120 degrees), is this normal for these trucks?

Aside from this i'm very impressed, amazing power and acceleration and i can look down on the jap imports, i'm glad i went for usa - bigger is better you can see some photos here http://www.gbax.com/metruck

Thanks,

Craig

[speilman]

OK first the easy part the C designates 2WD, while CK designated 4WD. Now for the rough ride, I'd say you probably can't expect to smooth a ride as the truck is designed to carry and/or tow heavy loads, so both the front and rear suspension is both heavy duty and stiff, But you could try carry a few hundred pounds in the rear and it may make the ride a little more suptle. On to the lights, I know that in my truck all the lights come on when the teuck is started, but they shut themself off almost immediatly, more as a way to ensure that all the bulbs are working i would guess. Unless the service engine soon light remains on during driving it's not a problem. Not sure about the oil pressure on your particular engine, however I've never seen my temp gauge rise above about 120 even while towing heavy loads in the dead of summer.

[Justardnck]

The rough ride is normal for that truck being a 1 ton 3500, the temp staying at 120 degrees sounds normal or even alittle colder than normal maybe you should check the thermostat it may not have very good heat in the winter if it doesn't get hotter than that. The check gauges light is a light to get your attention over to the gauges... look at them closely and see if all is looking normal maybe the alternator is not quite what it needs to be.

Shipping that truck overseas must have been expensive and the fuel mile are not too good on it that may be why you don't see too many of them there, BUT IT MUST BE FUN TO BE KING OF THE ROAD.... HUH.