turfquip

Hi Everyone,

I have read a lot about this killer dowel pin. It scares me to say the least. Does it affect all Cummins B engines within a certain range of years? I have a 96, 210 HP in a Freightliner FL 60.

Thanks, and I love DTR.com!

DieselDaze

The pin in question can be found in all 12 valve Cummins engines in the 2nd Gen trucks (94 - 98.5)
Now, Im not certain about the first gen engines... Perhaps others can answer that one.
Ive also read where some of the first 98.5 24 valve engines may have this pin as well.

Rich

gunracer1

i am pretty sure you have it also, same set up. mike

wannadiesel

Turfquip-
The company I drive for had one drop out in an 8.3 liter Cummins. I pinned the 5.9 in their '96 Ford not long afterwards. Take care of yours ASAP, out of 8 I've done, 5 had worked part way out. You didn't give your location, I've done several for DTR members near me (Philly area).

turfquip

Wow. Thanks everybody. Dern thing's like a timebomb waiting to destroy your engine.

Profile updated now ;D

Anybody in my area available to repair my KDP? Will most shops be aware of this? I assume so but you know what they say...

At what mileage do they typically let go? Mine's got 76K. Many of those miles were at 2500 to 2800 RPM since it is a 5 speed and has highway miles (2800 @ 65 mph)

kandgo

If you would like to repair it yourself,I can email you the instructions on the tab method and some helpful photos.Let me know,it is really simple,if you can change your oil you can do this repair,goodluck ,Rick

kandgo

Hey,I forgot to say one thing,mine came out at 90k and they have let go at higher milage and lower,so who knows? Safest way is to fix and rest in knowing it will not go!!! Goodluck Rick

bulthisl

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Wow. Thanks everybody. Dern thing's like a timebomb waiting to destroy your engine.

Profile updated now ;D

Anybody in my area available to repair my KDP? Will most shops be aware of this? I assume so but you know what they say...

At what mileage do they typically let go? Mine's got 76K. Many of those miles were at 2500 to 2800 RPM since it is a 5 speed and has highway miles (2800 @ 65 mph)
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If you don't find any one around Florence give me a shout.
I'm in Frankfort.
About 45 min. from you.
Or send me a PM.

: Eddie : 8)

y-knot

Tur,

I live right in florence, and I have the jig. Just give me a shout, I can help you with it.