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This is the 3rd common rail I have built recently with this Cummins error. This is a late 2007 5.9 backed by a 6 speed manual. Notice the rod orientation upon dis-assembly. The rods are backwards. This engine only had 190k miles and had not been opened up on the bottom end since new. Engine failed due to broken rings on cylinders 1 and 4 caused by failed injectors. Truck is a 1 owner since new that knows complete history. I've also attached service instructions direct from Cummins Quickserve. Fi

How To Display Engine Hours On The Odometer What Is Needed Ignition Keys Procedure This is an easy process to check the total hours on the engine. First off insert your ignition key and turn the key on but do not start. Quickly pressed and hold the trip button until the odometer display switches over to displaying hours. You'll know that the hours are being displayed. The odometer display shows the Hr prefix for the hour number displayed.  Purpose If you happen

Oil Change Required Tools and Materials 3 Gallons of Engine Oil 15w-40 Oil Filter  Waste Container 3/8 Ratchet Oil Filter Wrench Magnet Tool (optional) Rags or Paper towels Viscosity of Oil Typically we all use the standard 15w-40 diesel engine oil for viscosity. The only time you need to change down to 5w-40 is in the dead of winter when temps are near zero for operation. I will warn this is going to be synthetic diesel oil and not very cheap. A

Oil Change Materials Required 3 Gallons (12 quarts) 15W-40 Engine Oil when temperatures are above 0*F (-17*C) Use only Diesel Engine Oil meeting standard MIL-2104C or API Classification CD or higher or CCML D4, D5. Petroleum Based. 3 Gallons (12 quarts) 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil when temperatures fall below -5*F (-15*C) Oil Filter Do NOT use Fram Oil Filter there is a TSB concerning the use of Fram Oil filters.  Tools 3/8 Ratchet Oil Filter Wrench 4 Gallon Drain Pan  Procedure Start the