Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev This is a website dedicated to Dodge Ram Trucks powered by the Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/images/misc/rss.jpg Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev Batteries? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257578&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:04 GMT Truck starts just fine in warm weather but as soon as it hit 30 it starts getting harder to start, once it hits 20 and I dont plug it in it cranks but wont fire right away, on about the third try the batteries start getting weak. It usually fires just intime before they die. Would new batteries help this problem? I plug it in where I can but when im at my girls house thats not an option ( theives would steal my cord) so I gotta do something. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Matt Truck starts just fine in warm weather but as soon as it hit 30 it starts getting harder to start, once it hits 20 and I dont plug it in it cranks but wont fire right away, on about the third try the batteries start getting weak. It usually fires just intime before they die. Would new batteries help this problem? I plug it in where I can but when im at my girls house thats not an option ( theives would steal my cord) so I gotta do something. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks, Matt ]]> 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain blackcloud http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257578 Oil Change ... what size is the drain plug ? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257577&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:04 GMT I think this is called a stud .. not hex, torx or allen. Was going to do my first oil change ... like to do them at 3k for the first 12k .. at any rate .. what size is that dang plug ? Looks like a 4 sided stud I think this is called a stud .. not hex, torx or allen.

Was going to do my first oil change ... like to do them at 3k for the first 12k .. at any rate .. what size is that dang plug ? Looks like a 4 sided stud ]]> 2007 and up]]> sumncguy http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257577 HI YALL From Killeen, Tx. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257576&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:13 GMT I have been around diesel trucks for a while and i drive a 01 dodge 5 speed, and uh just wanted to get in to this forum. Later I have been around diesel trucks for a while and i drive a 01 dodge 5 speed, and uh just wanted to get in to this forum. Later ]]> Introductions / New People dtramp http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257576 P/S fluid change http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257575&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:01 GMT My steering gets worse as the waether gets colder, parking is a real pain, if im under 5mph i gotta strong arm it. I want to change the fluid but im not sure how to purge all the old brown goo out so I can put new stuff in, also what kind of oil do you recomend? Thanks, Matt My steering gets worse as the waether gets colder, parking is a real pain, if im under 5mph i gotta strong arm it. I want to change the fluid but im not sure how to purge all the old brown goo out so I can put new stuff in, also what kind of oil do you recomend? Thanks, Matt ]]> 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain blackcloud http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257575 Which brand of tire? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257574&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:03 GMT I have a 2000 dually,i'm running 315's with 8 ply tires in the front. I want to put 10 ply on for better wear and hopefully I can get more miles out of them. My question is which tire brand would you guys recommend. If I'm going to spend the big bucks, I'd like to get the best deal I can. I don't do any offroading. Thanks ]]> 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain Knot Magic http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257574 Can pull fuel from tank or get prime http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257573&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:14 GMT Ok, I've read myself stupid(or smarter depending on which way you look at it) and still don't have an answer to my problem. I can't get fuel to pull from the tank. Truck is a 1996 12V auto 4x4.

Here's the situation: First, this truck ran perfect until I replaced the unit on top of the fuel tank because it was only picking up the top 6-7 gallons of fuel... no big deal. Put the tank back in and couldn't get the truck to run longer than 2-3 minutes. Long story short, I can only get it running if I fill the fuel filter with fuel and crack the lines to bleed. Starts up rough just like it should then runs for a few minutes until it has used what it can out of the fuel filter. Here's what I've learned from there:

- Can't seem to get the primer button to get fuel up to the engine. Not hearing the squirt no matter how long I push that **** button.
- I checked the lines on the unit in the tank to make sure there is no plugged lines. All is well.
- I put light air pressure on the feed line back at the tank with the fuel filter off just to see what what would happen. It appears the lines are clear. I was able to get some air noise up at the engine.
- When started, I AM getting fuel returning to the tank. Took the return line off just to see and fuel was flowing back to the tank.
- Pushed on the primer button while the truck was running and killed the engine after a hand full of pumps.
- Can ALWAYS get the engine running again with fuel filter filled and cracking injector lines. Always runs for a couple minutes then starves out.
- Checked the line connections on top of the tank and both seem to be sealing fine.

Like I said, this truck ran perfect before I did the fuel tank work. With that problem it would run out of fuel, I could fill it up, prime it, then it would start every time. It wasn't until I had the tank out that this started.

I'm not an expert on these pumps, but it seems the truck wouldn't run if the pump was bad. I'm very mechanical, so talk to me about specifics and details.

IDEAS?

Thank in advanced ]]> 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain GrizzyZr2 http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257573 Lost Tach and Overdrive (intermitant) http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257572&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:25 GMT Truck sometimes looses tach and O/D also stops charging. Starts off in third gear. Then you start it up the next day, everything is fine till all of a sudden, same thing. I want to say PCM trouble. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Truck sometimes looses tach and O/D also stops charging. Starts off in third gear.

Then you start it up the next day, everything is fine till all of a sudden, same thing.

I want to say PCM trouble.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance! ]]> 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain TIMMY22 http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257572 Check out my oil analysis.... 5k on PB 15w-40 CJ-4 (40k on truck) http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257571&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:36 GMT Image: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/nslupi/40k.jpg * 5k on oil * 40k on truck * 5.9l; manual trans; bone stock... * always used Valvoline premium blue.... might switch at one point...(trying to since the last 4 oil changes...haha) * always FLEETGUARD LF16035 - STRATAPORE OIL FILTER * truck only carries me and dirtbikes and a small trailer occasionally * Also add opti-lube XPD (http://www.opti-lube.com/XPD.htm) most fills...

* 5k on oil
* 40k on truck
* 5.9l; manual trans; bone stock...
* always used Valvoline premium blue.... might switch at one point...(trying to since the last 4 oil changes...haha)
* always FLEETGUARD LF16035 - STRATAPORE OIL FILTER
* truck only carries me and dirtbikes and a small trailer occasionally
* Also add opti-lube XPD most fills... ]]> 2003-2007]]> banana http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257571 2002 3500 dually rims http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257570&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT Anybody know what year rims fit the 2002 3500 dually ? I have been told that the 2000, 2001 and 2002 all fit - but don't know about any of the other years especially the real old ones.


So if anyone knows for sure what will fit safely, I would like to know what they are.

I have been offered some really old rims in pretty good condition, but they are off 1977 Dodge dually and probably too old. Might be worth a look if they will fit, though I kind of doubt that they will.

Thanks

mariner ]]> 2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain mariner http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257570 gettin old or senile http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257569&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:42 GMT I'm trying to time the valve train on a plane old 1988 Chevy smallblock
I line up the cam and crank sprockets dot to dot. That should be Tdc#1. I just read an old post somewhere else that said the engine is actually on TDC#6 and you have to spin it 180 degrees to be on TDC#1. Then set your #1 valves and so forth. Its not like it's my first time. Am I getting senile? Steve ]]> Other bek http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257569 oklahoma 1st gen roll call... http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257568&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:26 GMT how many is out there? and what is it and where you from. maybe list your mods if ya want., mine is a 93 ex cab 4x4.auto, dented up some, just a toy. ve pumped,fuel screw turned a lil, timmed all the way up. 3200 gov spring. 90hp inj 62/65 II turbo water/meth and some nitrous and if you all aint doing any thing the 21 of nov, tulsa is having a test and tune at 1pm. ill be running my 1st gen.playing with it, how many is out there? and what is it and where you from. maybe list your mods if ya want.,
mine is a 93 ex cab 4x4.auto, dented up some, just a toy. ve pumped,fuel screw turned a lil, timmed all the way up. 3200 gov spring. 90hp inj 62/65 II turbo water/meth and some nitrous
and if you all aint doing any thing the 21 of nov, tulsa is having a test and tune at 1pm. ill be running my 1st gen.playing with it, ]]> 1st Gen. Ram - All Topics disturbed24v http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257568 12 Valve Project Up Grades http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257567&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:55 GMT Hey guys , I just picked up a 95 2nd gen motor with 152k , its from AZ so no rust on this engine . I'm using it in a suburban I am building . The engine is a original auto trans .
I have a dodge NV4500hd with all the mods and upgrades mated to a 205 .
13" southbend clutch , presure plate .
I'm running a dana 60 up front and a 14 blot in the rear ... both are out of a m1008 military with 4.56's , not sure if that combination is going to be too high with a 36" or 38" tires .
I have 2 other cummins powered trucks and am pretty happy with the stock performance , this truck is going to be the toy .
Not sure from going from a automatic to the stick if I should tweak the motor a little more for the combination I plan on running .
Thats the motor before there pulling it , I talked them into leaving it in the frame and just ship it in the cradle.
Any thoughts are welcome .
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]]> Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only Greguw http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257567 Tire dilema . . . http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257566&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:50 GMT I have to decide by tomorrow. Going to purchase stock size 265-70-17 load range E to replace my stock Mich.

I can get Hankook ATM RF10 for $780 OTD.

I can also get Bridgestone Revo 2 for $840 OTD ($100 mail in rebate from America's Tire).

The Hankooks won't qualify for the rebate because it expires before I can get them.

I do 99% highway driving on dry pavement and occasionally tow my 10000lb 5th wheel. Which would you get? ]]> 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain NJMurvin http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257566 24 valve CTD no need for valve adjustment..!? http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257565&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:51 GMT I was just told by a well known diesel shop west of Austin our 24 valve trucks do not need adjustment. In fact tech said it would be a waste of money as they see the trucks "all day long" and have not seen any out of wack.

Furthermore a bastrop dodge dealer said they could adjust them while i waited....thought the motor needed to be cold to do so.

All i know is it sounds clanky and my mileage and throttle response suck bi time with 242K on it.

Confused on this now because i thought the manual (not that service manuals are gospel but...) gives direction to this issue as a maintenance item.

Also one dealer wants 245.00 and the other 149.00 to adjust them. I have not done this but seen the thread with great directions and it doesn't seem to bad....maybe someone in Bastrop or Austin can give some insight on shops etc. ]]> 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain Fishbait http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257565 Loss of fule pressure http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257564&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:32 GMT I have a 2003 Dodge with manuel transmission that im having trouble with and can not find any one that knows the fix problems are. 1. Loss of fuel pressure for a split second, will go from 15000 psi to 0 and pick back up in a split second I have replaced both fuel pumps lift pump and high pressure pump, Checked the injectors replaced the O rings and carbon dams. engine scan does not show any codes at all. And still having the problem. Has any body heard of this problem and if so what is the fix??? Thanks, Coyote Man I have a 2003 Dodge with manuel transmission that im having trouble with and can not find any one that knows the fix problems are.
1. Loss of fuel pressure for a split second, will go from 15000 psi to 0 and pick back up in a split second
I have replaced both fuel pumps lift pump and high pressure pump, Checked the injectors replaced the O rings and carbon dams.
engine scan does not show any codes at all. And still having the problem.

Has any body heard of this problem and if so what is the fix???

Thanks,
Coyote Man ]]> 2003-2007]]> Coyote Man http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=257564