I found a truck on autotrader that i really like but its a 98 and it doesnt say if its a 12v or a 24v. Ive called but there is no one is answering. Im not familiar enough with the differences between the two too tell. I was just wondering if there is any obvious differences that can be recognized from the photos. Thanks

 

Not to many outside diff other than The Decal on the side of the truck will say cummins turbo diesel (12v) and Cummins 24v Turbo Diesel but I bet you cant see from the pics in the auto trader.

 

no you cant see that at all. i even got a magnifying glass but its all blury. i was thinkin the 12 redlines at 3 and the 24 is a bit higher but im not sure of that.becuz its got a distant pic of the guages and i think its redline is at 3

 

Strange that they aren't answering...you would think they would want to sell it if it's advertised.

Yep - there's not much differance at all. But unless it's advertised as such, 8 out 10 it's a 24 valve.

 

i really hope its a 12. im pretty sure ill get it if its not.. i gess there not answering b cuz i keep calling late b cuz i dont get off work until really late

 

check the VIN number.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/VIN_decode.htm

 

it doesnt have the vin listed

 

You can't always go by the badges on the side of the door. Some say 24 valve but it's still a 12v.

 

If there is a picture of the engine, the valve cover on a 24 valve is one piece if I'm not mistaken. I know the 12 valves have 6 valve covers with a sheetmetal cover the cover all of them just for cosmetics. Post some pictures if you can.

Darrin

 

The first redline on the 24v tach is at 3375.

 

finally got ahold of the guy....just sold the truck.. thanks for all the help tho. it was a 12 too