Engine
This pertains 5.9L 12 valve 6BT engine with P7100 Injection pump. This article area covers what is not covered below.
Subcategories
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Air & Exhaust
Everything pretaining to air and exhaust systems. This includes air filters, turbos, intercoolers, manifolds, etc.- 3 Cummins articles
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Cooling
Everything pertaining to cooling systems including coolants, radiators, fans, water pumps, etc.- 1 Cummins article
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Electrical
Everything pertaining to electrical and computer systems. This also includes charging and starting systems.- 3 Cummins articles
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Fuel
Everything pertaining to fuel system. This includes injection pumps, injectors, lift pumps, filters, etc.- 9 Cummins articles
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3 Cummins articles in this category
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12 Valve Engine Specs Horse Power (SAE net) 215 bhp @ 2600 RPM - 1996-98 49 State Manual Transmissions 180 bhp @ 2500 RPM - 1996-98 All Auto Transmissions 180 bhp @ 2500 RPM - 1996-98 CA Manual Transmissions 175 bhp @ 2500 RPM - 1994-95 Manual Transmissions 160 bhp @ 2500 RPM - 1994-95 Auto Transmissions
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Killer Dowel Pin Big Thanks to Illflem for some of the information precent in this article Dowel Pin Repair Kit for 94-98 If you have heard of “dowel pin issues” on the 12 valve Cummins 5.9 with the P7100 Bosch injection pump then you may already have taken care of your truck. This dowel pin issue applies to all ’89-’98 12 valve Rams with Cummins engines and many other non-Dodge Cummins 12 valve engines. If you have not heard of the
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Valve Lash Adjustment The first thing you need to do is pull the valve covers off the engine. You'll need a socket and a 3/8" ratchet. Loosen all the bolts till you can lift the bolt up. Don't bother removing the bolts from the valve cover. Once you got that the valve covers will come off. Just lift the 6 covers straight up. Now you need to use your 1/2" ratchet and the 15/16" socket to rotate the alternator. You want to turn it towards th