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Ramdude
9/04/2003
14:19:08 |
 Subject: Cummings deisel Motors
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I own a Dodge 3500 with a Cummings 5.9l motor. My problem is, when I turn off the engine a Horrible screeching noise comes out of the engine. Does any one know what that niose is and can it be fixed?? My dealer says it normal and they all do it, Ive never heard one do it, except for mine ofcorse. For all you Ford owners. I know, should have bought a Ford
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dodgeman
9/05/2003
07:41:28 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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You have to live with that, I have had 5 of them all have same noise, BUT have very litlle troubles, no injectors pump troubles engine last for ever.
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Gibboni
9/10/2003
05:22:15 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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I have a Fletwood motor 2001 that looks like a exceptional value to buy, with a 5.9 360hp pusher.
Any wisdom of what experience they have had with it.
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Russ
9/13/2003
11:58:34 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Last night I was driving to the store when my engine died. I was able to pull over. Tried to start the motor and nothing. I thought I might have run out of fuel, but when it died it was instant. Any ideas of what I can do.
PS. there is fuel in the tank
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Russ
9/13/2003
12:01:45 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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SORRY WRONG EMAIL -
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kerr
9/29/2003
02:17:36 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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This would be the screech from your serpintine belt slipping as the motor comes to a halt.. I changed my belt and all was quiet for several week's..then it all started again....
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Paul
10/03/2003
15:52:37 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Check the wire harness from the ECM to make sure all the connections are plugged in tight. I had a tech pull one of those apart and the engine died instantly.
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Paul
10/03/2003
15:53:39 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Check the wire harness from the ECM to make sure all the connections are plugged in tight. I had a tech pull one of those apart and the engine died instantly.
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Greg
10/06/2003
00:23:26 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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First off, it is a Cummins. Second, You have an engine that is designed to RUN at 80% power 24/7.
It has a compression ratio of over 17:1, and a stroke that exceeds its bore.
This means: When you shut this powerplant down, "IT STOPS". The rest of the needed components also must stop. The "screeching noise comes out of the engine" is the rest of the components .. alternator, A/C compressor/ waterpump/ and anything else driven by belt, objecting to the fact that whatever cylinder was on the upside of the compression stroke at 17:1 + was just reversed... you turned off the fuel.
A diesel at shutoff will abruptly stop running, then go backwards a few degrees to relieve the 17:1+ compression on the cyl about to be fueled.
The rest should be obvious. The components that are belt driven are asked to stop going the way they are going (not bad) and then go backwards (NOW) (Squeak, and sometimes Squeak squeak)...
Normal noise. Be proud, You own a CUMMINS
Greg
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Pete
10/09/2003
22:02:25 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Greg,s got it right, including the name! I have1991 6BT, 5.9M Cummins, only I count hours since it is a marine application (the B after the 5.9 designator). It still squeeks but as Greg point out, you have a very high compression engine. As long as you have fuel(remember to keep the fuel clean and free of water; I have two filters on my boat) these engines, run long and hard.
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Frank Ward
10/21/2003
18:56:32 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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My bother bought a 34 ft boat with what he said is a 555 cummings. Does this motor have any forseen problems. I what to rebuild it and he said "it's is a peice of junk, bad motor for a boat". It runs now but smokes black. Some who know the boat say it clears up. The boat has been sitting for a long time and one of the motor mounts has rusted away that is why we have not ran it under a load. I'm no stranger to a cumming the MLRS (Multipliable Launch Rocket System) for short has a 903 at 1500 rpm's it put out 500 hp. It rolls that hunk of metal at 34 mph. It is the only moving component it the track that has never let me down thanks Cumming. that is why I would like to put trust in this motor. Thank You SFC WARD
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Frank Ward
10/21/2003
18:56:46 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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My bother bought a 34 ft boat with what he said is a 555 cummings. Does this motor have any forseen problems. I what to rebuild it and he said "it's is a peice of junk, bad motor for a boat". It runs now but smokes black. Some who know the boat say it clears up. The boat has been sitting for a long time and one of the motor mounts has rusted away that is why we have not ran it under a load. I'm no stranger to a cumming the MLRS (Multipliable Launch Rocket System) for short has a 903 at 1500 rpm's it put out 500 hp. It rolls that hunk of metal at 34 mph. It is the only moving component it the track that has never let me down thanks Cumming. that is why I would like to put trust in this motor. Thank You SFC WARD
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coonass
11/13/2003
19:34:58 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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dodge diesel cummins 5.9 6cyl'91 need to know vavle settings and tougue setting big nut on fuel pump
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coonass
11/13/2003
19:35:21 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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dodge diesel cummins 5.9 6cyl'91 need to know vavle settings and tougue setting big nut on fuel pump
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Anonymous
11/24/2003
18:28:54 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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I have a 1999 cummins 24 valve engine with
140,000 klms. on it , My problem is when the temp
drops below -20c I get an rpm howl(sounds like
power steering growl),and I have no power steering
and no power brakes.After the truck warms up (about1/2 hr.)everything returns to normal.
Local dealers don't know what the problem is,
and it's getting frustrating
Bernie
btgrant@yknet.ca
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benito antonio esqui
11/24/2003
19:14:25 | calibracion del motor cummings n 14
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quiero saber como se calibra el motor cummings
n 14 modelo 2000
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Jim
12/04/2003
15:20:24 | New Cummins H.O.
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It was announced today that Dodge will now have the Cummins 600 a High Output Diesel that produces 600lb foot of torque. Production will start in the beginning of Jan. 2004. This info is accurate. I work at a Dodge dealership in Kansas.
The engines will be available in the 2500 and 3500 Ram pickups.
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Jim
12/04/2003
15:20:30 | New Cummins H.O.
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It was announced today that Dodge will now have the Cummins 600 a High Output Diesel that produces 600lb foot of torque. Production will start in the beginning of Jan. 2004. This info is accurate. I work at a Dodge dealership in Kansas.
The engines will be available in the 2500 and 3500 Ram pickups.
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Anonymous
12/06/2003
16:21:28 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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I just ran out of deisel in a 5.9l cummings,how do I purge system. It is in 91 Monaco.
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Gene
12/09/2003
13:26:20 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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How can I do some power boosting for my Dodge Ram?
I have a California truck and I live in Oceanside CA.
Gene
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frosty
12/10/2003
16:31:45 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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what up Ramdude!! Just answering your question, just get used to it because I have on my self and it does it, have your ever tried to let it run at idol for a couple of mins then shut it off because mine I wait and sometimes it will sometimes it won't but it is never as bad as just to shutting it down quick. You got anything done to your cummins or is it stock, mines real stock!!! well give me a e-mail sometime if you ever figure something out! Later
Frosty
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loren
12/15/2003
15:01:15 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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1990 dodge d350 the housing that the power steering pump,bolts too,looks to me like a vacuum pump has cracked where it bolts to the power steering pump,any advise would be greatly apperciated.such as part name,how to get gear off the pump,is a special tool required.
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Dan
12/22/2003
00:11:01 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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a box called the "EDGE" -plugs in real easy to the engine electrical harness. takes 10 mins. has 4 settings. setting 4 give 200lbs of torque to rear wheels and 70 more horse power. its 50 states smog legal . All i can say is "damm" when i ran mine . it makes it a real machine, - gets better milege too. got mine from Houston performance diesel. for about $500. worth every cent . (mines a 2003 truck)
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TurboMike04
12/22/2003
08:24:15 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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I have a 2004 3500 dually w/a HO Cummings. When I start it up cold the interior lights dim and go bright along with the blower motor slowing and speeding back up. I also notice the brake controller indicator light goes on and off as well as the dash light diming back and forth. Any one have any feed back on this? Thanks.
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Dale
12/22/2003
23:26:58 | RE: Cummins deisel Motors
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Rule # 1: C U M M I N S....no G
The dimming (TurboMike) is from the grid heater cycling. Totally normal, it's just an electric heater element on top of the intake manifold that cycles on & off when it's cold(under 55-60* outside). The better subtitute to using glow plugs!
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Scott
12/27/2003
19:07:21 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Looking to buy another 5.9L ho in california. Has anyone got any info on the new ho for california.
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Scott
12/27/2003
19:07:26 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Looking to buy another 5.9L ho in california. Has anyone got any info on the new ho for california.
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Scott
12/27/2003
19:07:32 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Looking to buy another 5.9L ho in california. Has anyone got any info on the new ho for california.
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Scott
12/27/2003
19:07:33 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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Looking to buy another 5.9L ho in california. Has anyone got any info on the new ho for california.
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jack
12/28/2003
22:01:38 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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I am buying a 91 dodge 1 ton with a cummins . I had a 7.3 ford(international) turbo that was great. Are these cummins any good?. What type of mileage can a guy expect?
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Matt
12/29/2003
14:48:22 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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coonass,
On Cummins 5.9BTA engine:
Intake vales set at 0.010in.
Exhaust valves set at 0.020in.
Nut on inj. pump gear, torque to 144ft. lbs.
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Matt
12/29/2003
14:49:12 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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coonass,
On Cummins 5.9BTA engine:
Intake vales set at 0.010in.
Exhaust valves set at 0.020in.
Nut on inj. pump gear, torque to 144ft. lbs.
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Greg
1/07/2004
21:19:06 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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The Draw on your electrical system is due to the input air preheaters. This is how Cummins solved the cold start situation that all diesel engines have. They have no spark plugs. They rely on heat generated by compression (at a high rate). When it is cold outside (35 F or lower, the compression at +17:1 is not enough to make #2 diesel combust. Cummins pre-heats the intake air to the engine. It uses nichrome wire heaters that cycle on and off until a sensor says it is warm enough to be turned off. This is NORMAL. It is operating as designed. If you would like to eliminate this feature, PLUG IT IN at temps less than 40 F.
Regards,
Greg
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Greg
1/07/2004
21:19:35 | RE: Cummings deisel Motors
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The Draw on your electrical system is due to the input air preheaters. This is how Cummins solved the cold start situation that all diesel engines have. They have no spark plugs. They rely on heat generated by compression (at a high rate). When it is cold outside (35 F or lower, the compression at +17:1 is not enough to make #2 diesel combust. Cummins pre-heats the intake air to the engine. It uses nichrome wire heaters that cycle on and off until a sensor says it is warm enough to be turned off. This is NORMAL. It is operating as designed. If you would like to eliminate this feature, PLUG IT IN at temps less than 40 F.
Regards,
Greg
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Rich
1/12/2004 11:10:37
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I have a 1991 Dodge 3/4 ton cummins diesel my power steering fluid is leaking but not visible on the ground. It seems that the same amount of fluid I add shows up in the crank case is it possible that the seal is gone on the pump.
 
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Rich
1/12/2004 11:11:28
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I have a 1991 Dodge 3/4 ton cummins diesel my power steering fluid is leaking but not visible on the ground. It seems that the same amount of fluid I add shows up in the crank case is it possible that the seal is gone on the pump.
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Jim
1/12/2004 16:33:21
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Scott, as far as I know it is going to be pretty hard to find one in Cali. cause the way I'm to understand it is it doesn't pass California's emission laws.
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Allan
1/13/2004 18:09:53
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I have a Ford V8 truck with a Cummings 9.1 diesel motor, I need the specifications for the injectors please.
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Allan
1/13/2004 18:10:56
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I have a Ford V8 truck with a Cummings 9.1 diesel motor, I need the specifications for the injectors please.
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Allan
1/13/2004 18:21:06
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I have a Ford V8 truck with a Cummings 9.1 diesel motor, I need the specifications for the injectors please.
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Moose10
1/14/2004 14:41:33
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WHY do you people keep saying CumminGs ???? Don't even touch the truck if you can't talk about it correctly. THERE IS NO "G" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Moose10
1/14/2004 14:41:48
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WHY do you people keep saying CumminGs ???? Don't even touch the truck if you can't talk about it correctly. THERE IS NO "G" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Moose10
1/14/2004 14:41:55
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WHY do you people keep saying CumminGs ???? Don't even touch the truck if you can't talk about it correctly. THERE IS NO "G" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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KAVAL
1/16/2004 15:58:12
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My 91 Cummins Dodge Ram is showing a cycling temperature guage when warmed up and under steady load (from the bottom of the normal range to 2/3 the way to the high end). It cycles about every 1-2 minutes. A gas engine I had years ago behaved the same way and it turned out to be due to a blown head gasket which leaked combustion gases into the coolant. The resultant bubble created a hot spot on the head until it would wash away, then the cycle would repeat itself. I replaced the thermostat on the Cummins, but it made no difference. The next step would be to replace the sending unit for the guage, but they want $100.00 for it. Does anyone know of a test method for detecting combustion gas in the coolant? The ones on the market all claim they do not work for diesels. Are blown head gaskets common with Cummins? (There's been no abuse or other reason to believe a gasket is blown).
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KAVAL
1/16/2004 15:58:17
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My 91 Cummins Dodge Ram is showing a cycling temperature guage when warmed up and under steady load (from the bottom of the normal range to 2/3 the way to the high end). It cycles about every 1-2 minutes. A gas engine I had years ago behaved the same way and it turned out to be due to a blown head gasket which leaked combustion gases into the coolant. The resultant bubble created a hot spot on the head until it would wash away, then the cycle would repeat itself. I replaced the thermostat on the Cummins, but it made no difference. The next step would be to replace the sending unit for the guage, but they want $100.00 for it. Does anyone know of a test method for detecting combustion gas in the coolant? The ones on the market all claim they do not work for diesels. Are blown head gaskets common with Cummins? (There's been no abuse or other reason to believe a gasket is blown).
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KAVAL
1/16/2004 15:58:47
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My 91 Cummins Dodge Ram is showing a cycling temperature guage when warmed up and under steady load (from the bottom of the normal range to 2/3 the way to the high end). It cycles about every 1-2 minutes. A gas engine I had years ago behaved the same way and it turned out to be due to a blown head gasket which leaked combustion gases into the coolant. The resultant bubble created a hot spot on the head until it would wash away, then the cycle would repeat itself. I replaced the thermostat on the Cummins, but it made no difference. The next step would be to replace the sending unit for the guage, but they want $100.00 for it. Does anyone know of a test method for detecting combustion gas in the coolant? The ones on the market all claim they do not work for diesels. Are blown head gaskets common with Cummins? (There's been no abuse or other reason to believe a gasket is blown).
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KAVAL
1/16/2004 15:59:13
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My 91 Cummins Dodge Ram is showing a cycling temperature guage when warmed up and under steady load (from the bottom of the normal range to 2/3 the way to the high end). It cycles about every 1-2 minutes. A gas engine I had years ago behaved the same way and it turned out to be due to a blown head gasket which leaked combustion gases into the coolant. The resultant bubble created a hot spot on the head until it would wash away, then the cycle would repeat itself. I replaced the thermostat on the Cummins, but it made no difference. The next step would be to replace the sending unit for the guage, but they want $100.00 for it. Does anyone know of a test method for detecting combustion gas in the coolant? The ones on the market all claim they do not work for diesels. Are blown head gaskets common with Cummins? (There's been no abuse or other reason to believe a gasket is blown).
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Dieselman1217
1/17/2004 02:24:25
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I have a 1990 5.9 cummins, I would like to know the valves setting or (intake and exhaust). Also where #1 cylinder is and what order they are to be set.
Thanks
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Dieselman1217
1/17/2004 02:25:28
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I have a 1990 5.9 cummins, I would like to know the valves setting or (intake and exhaust). Also where #1 cylinder is and what order they are to be set.
Thanks
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jw
1/17/2004 23:06:13
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1997 dodge 3500 tranmission hangs second gear and will not go into reverse until you pause for a second and when it goes in it goes in hard if you dont wait it will go in but its almost like its slipping but will hang second gearwhen you plug obd2 in it shows a factory emission code and every once in a while it shows a transmission code which is a solenoid but the only time it shows this it skips first gear it starts in secomd but does not hang in second but it only does this once a month I took it to a transmission shop and they said it was a loose ground in the computer
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Jeff
1/25/2004 21:31:27
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I have a 2004 2500 H.O. cummins, does anyone know of a chip or programmer available for it right now?
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