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Engine
This pertains 5.9L 24 valve ISB engine with VP44 Injection pump. This article area covers what is not covered below.
Subcategories
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Air & Exhaust
Everything pertaining to air and exhaust systems. This includes air filters, turbos, intercoolers, manifolds, etc.- 8 Cummins articles
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Cooling
Everything pertaining to cooling systems including coolants, radiators, fans, water pumps, etc.- 2 Cummins articles
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Electrical
Everything pertaining to electrical and computer systems. This also includes charging and starting systems.- 33 Cummins articles
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Fuel
Everything pertaining to fuel system. This includes injection pumps, injectors, lift pumps, filters, etc.- 55 Cummins articles
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OBDII Error Codes
Everything pertaining to OBDII diagnostics and error code reading and troubleshooting.- 109 Cummins articles
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High Idle Switch
High Idle Switch- 9 Cummins articles
16 Cummins articles in this category
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I set about searching the internet and looked at 20+ videos and 40+ threads that all seemed to be somewhat incomplete and decided to write an article based on my experience. My original nightmare dealer experience thread: https://mopar1973man.com/topic/11382-front-crank-seal-help-and-show-and-tell-of-what-the-dealer-did/ Tools Required 1. LocTite 620 ($12) http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-234772-Temperature-Retaining-Compound/dp/B003T7UXUI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
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Use this article to diagnose driveability problems existing when a hard Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is not present. Engine Difficult To Start Or Will Not Start (Exhaust Smokes While Cranking) Check for low fuel level. Check for low battery voltage. Check for plugged fuel filter. Check for poor quality or improper grade of fuel.
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Compression Test As promised. I forgot to take pictures yesterday when I did this, plus I did it a slightly different way than the way I am going to explain. My gauge I have had for years, I drilled the check valve out WAY bigger than when it came from snap on. This way, I can do a check without the rockers on...... Anyway. You will need to get your hands on. 1. A compression test gauge suitable for a diesel engine's high compression. I have a snap-
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Crankcase Vent Modification for 24V Dodge Cummins Trucks People been asking for me to redo this article so here it is. Supplies you'll need... 1 stick of 1/2" PVC pipe (minimum of 57" long) 3 - 1/2" PVC elbows slip to slip 1 - 1/2" PVC elbow slip to NPT (male or female) 1 - 1/2" PVC straight connector slip to NPT (male or female)
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Below is a video of replacing the valve seals on a 24 valve cummins engine. first get a valve compression tool that is for the 24v head. remove injector hold down bolt bolt base of tool to the injector hold down bolt holes snug is fine place top of tool on springs centering over valve stems with the greased nut, tighten tool down until all the valve stem keepers are
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I'm going to refer to my VP44 post for the first part here. So you should be to this point if you have done all the work on the link above. So we'll continue to remove the tappet cover and replace the tappet cover gasket on the driver side of the engine. On my truck, the leak is very minor but I want to get this resolved before it gets worse. Being I'm already replacing a VP44 it just a good time to do the tappet cover gasket and fix that oil leak. You need to remo
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I know most of you have looked at your oil pan and wondered if the oil pan can be removed easily. The answer is yes. You can remove the oil pan completely but you will need a few heavy-duty tools like a bottle jack or an engine hoist. The first thing you going to need to do is jack up the truck so the axle hangs freely. Then you want to drain all the oil from the pan. In my case, I had to do tie rod ends and a new drag link so this was all removed. I removed the wheels from the axle and allowed
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Hang in there as i am working on building this Article. Firstly, have all your parts cleaned and prepped, identified and ready to fully assemble. Seals, front and rear mains. Drive your seals in with the tools provided in the cummins kits. the rear is easier and the open end goes towards front. The front main is a PITA but once you get it driven as far as the tool will let you it will hold. Leave the install sleaves in them, if you have to remove them pull them out and to replac
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High Volume Funnel Get a bottle of brake fluid from Wal-Mart. Use the brake fluid for your truck. Change out your brake fluid. Take notice there are two different sized necks you want the larger of the two if possible. The small neck won't work. Now just cut the bottom off the bottle carefully. Basically this is what you should have. A bottle with the bottom gone and the cap removed. &
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Mechanical High Idle for All Cummins Trucks Here is another version of high idle you can produce for you dodge Cummins. A member over at Cummins Forum came to me with his version of high idle. Thank you WJBell for your information and allowing me to post here on my site... WJBell's High Idle Write Up Original Information is here. http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/111278-mechanical-high-idle-bomb-
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Mopar1973Man's Crankcase Vent Stock breather issues... The main issue with OEM crankcase vent is it is nothing more than a piece of hose mounted to the front of the gear case. The piece of hose elbows over the case and points down towards the ground. There are two versions of this crankcase. One involves a drip bottle mounted on the end of the hose and the other does not. A Technical Service Bulleting (TSB) was rel
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OBDLink and Azpen Tablet I know there are people curious of what this is. Everyone knows I've been a big supporter of ScanGauge II live data tool. Sad to say time for ScanGauge II to slide over and take second place now. OBDLink OBDII tool has way more abilities and features over ScanGauge II. OBDLink is dongle is a more or less plug and play tool that is completely wireless can be used either with Bluetooth or WiFI for some Apple devices. Myself I bought OBDLink LX dongle and using wi
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Just for info on installing the rear main, either with engine in frame or out of vehicle for a rebuild (like mine) Using the tool provided with the seal, drive the seal in the housing until the tool lip is flush with the rim of the flange plate as shown in the photos. When driven in all the way as shown, the seal will sit perfectly flush with the back of the housing seal face. &#
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Swapping between 98.5-00 & 01-02 Dodge Cummins ISB 24v VP44 Engines Many people need to change their engine out due to “53” blocks, catastrophic failures or just plain wear & tear. Most do not know about the differences between the two “Sub generations” as I will call them. I will try to explain it all in this article. I will also give known ways to accomplish the swap & why. I will also give an alternative way that I presume will work, but cannot guarantee.Firstly, for some
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Valve Lash Adjustment For Cummins Valve lash adjustment is suggested to be done at 150K miles which I think is too far down the road. My valve lash were out of adjustment a bit at 92K miles. So this is how I did my valve lash adjustment on my truck. Valve lash adjustment is fairly simple to do and doesn't require much for tools. Tools Needed: 1. Feeler gauge set (0.010 and 0.020)
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Mopar's Notes: Here is the result of leaving the stock crankcase vent in place and the problems it causes like overheating... Here is the story from Edcasey from Cummins forum at Should of lost my puke bottle a long ago I finally got around to doing Mopar1973Man's mod for the puke bottle. I knew I needed to clean my radiator even before this happened. My truck ran hot (215 - 220 degrees) in stop and go traffic or when towing my 3000 pound trailer. Also, at idle, m
