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Old 02-10-2007, 02:26 PM
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A Newbie saying hello

It looks like this is the place to say hello.

I bought my first diesel vehicle in 1998 with the purchase of my Dodge 2500 24 valve. Through the years I have relied on using the computer to gain knowledge of this truck and how it works. Back in 1998 there were no forums like this one, only email lists. After joining other forums, I have decided DTR is the best choice today. Here I find a wealth of knowledge and opinions about my favorite vehicle, and good technical discussions.

I hope to contribute to the forums and ask an occasional question. Being a sports car nut in my youth and an electrical engineer, taking things apart and discovering how they work is a passion. Through the years I have accumulated a good “nuts and bolts” understanding of my truck and have many Dodge and Cummins manuals with technical info on the ISB engine and drive train. Electrical problems and modifications are second nature to me so hope to help where I can.
Old 02-10-2007, 02:48 PM
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Welcome to the DTR, Bent! You will find many great minds here, so if you have questions, just ask.

Fill out your sig so we know what you have. Click on user cp in the top left hand corner of the page, then edit signature.

Have fun! Careful, it's addicting!
Old 02-10-2007, 02:51 PM
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Welcome. Got any pics of you're truck? Put them in you're gallery.
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Thanks for the welcome. After lurking for many years I thought it was time to step up to the plate and join. This is one of the few forums that do not hide sections from non-members. Free exchange of info is what the Internet is all about.
Hope my signature is working now.
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Sig looks good. I agree, this is a great site. It's like grown-ups run it or something...
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Originally Posted by madhat
Sig looks good. It's like grown-ups run it or something...
Huh? Jack and Larry are grownups?
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Originally Posted by bent valves
Thanks for the welcome. After lurking for many years I thought it was time to step up to the plate and join. This is one of the few forums that do not hide sections from non-members. Free exchange of info is what the Internet is all about.
Hope my signature is working now.
Is it a '98 12v or 24v?
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Huh? Jack and Larry are grownups?
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Originally Posted by J BODY
I always wondered what they looked like!
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Originally Posted by crobtex
I always wondered what they looked like!
According to some of our...shall we say, Former members,
They look like this.





Howdy Noobie.......
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Jr had one of them as his avatar for a while... I liked it.
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Originally Posted by bent valves
Thanks for the welcome. After lurking for many years I thought it was time to step up to the plate and join. This is one of the few forums that do not hide sections from non-members. Free exchange of info is what the Internet is all about.
Hope my signature is working now.
From the looks of your signature you didn't let the lurking go to waste.
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Welcome to the site Bentvalves. As an electrical engineer maybe you can read my thread entitled "electrical expert needed" on page three of this forum. Thanks, Kurt
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