I have a 98 12 valve. I really enjoy this website but unfortunately I don't understand that much of what is being said. Can anybody recommend a manual that is simple, that will help me understand a little more of what I have?

 

does this help?
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/faq/faq.php

 

Try Geno's Garage , they sell factory manuals , thats the only thing I'll buy for any thing I plan on keeping .
THE'LL HAVE TO PRY MY DEAD COLD FINGERS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL .

 

haynes repair manual? ive always used haynes as a back up incase i run across something that i didnt expect, they tell you how to completly strip down and rebuild your truck along with some diagnosis tips.

 

My Haynes hasn't covered much about the diesel. Get the FSM from Geno's and the engine manuals from Cummins, and read the stickies and all the links there and you will learn a LOT.

 

just read every thread as long as you can and in a week you will understand a little then in a month you will start pickin up quicker and soon you will know more than you thought you would

 

Thats the best way to do it, and don't be scared to ask questions...

 

Another good site would be http://www.dodgeram.org. Lots of good info for the entire truck, not just the CTD. But if you want all the particulars on the CTD, it has alot of it.