Introductions

Hey all,Let me first say thanks to Mopar himself for having such extensive knowledge and devotion to the cummins engine amongst other things. Hello to everyone else and I will and do appreciate you answering and humoring all the many questions your going to answer for me. I am a member of the cumminsforum also and avidly read on both sites in efforts to learn as much as I can. Mike was kind enough to chat with me for over an hour on the phone a few weeks back to help me with some VP44 issues. His trusted judgement cost me nearly a grand to replace my VP but the truck fired right back up, and for that I thank him again. I just received a billet mechanical fuel pump for…

I've got a cute little bone stock '97 dually, thought I'd stop in and say hi. :lol:Bought it last november with a fresh head gasket and 242k on the clock. Never got the cooling system clean and it would still make coolant once in a while (oil to coolant, never the other way around). 5 speed NV4500 with a "fixed" nut failed a week later.put in a rebuild NV4500 and dual disk south bend... that lasted 18,000 miles - broke teeth on 5th. input shaft was slightly twisted.Spent a week putting an Eaton RTOO9513 in it. The .68 top gear is like swapping my 4.10s for 3.55s, I love it. Lost my transfer case though of course. I've got a divorced NP205 to put in but it needs a rebui…

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I am the proud owner of a 2005 Dodge Ram QCSB CTD. I've owned this truck since mid 2007 and have thoroughly enjoyed it throughout the years. Of course, we've had our ups and downs, but it's led me to having a truck I would have never dreamed of having 5 years ago. I will give a rundown of the trucks and my history, but for those who don't want to do a bunch of reading, here's a short list of how the truck is currently set up: Engine mods: Bored .020 over Shaved and coated pistons Brazilian 12v shot-peened/polished rods w/ARP fasteners Balanced rotating assembly 14mm main studs w/gorilla girdle DP1 Camshaf…

Thanks for adding me to your fourm! First pic is what's left of my 99 2500, 4x4, 24 valve Cummins auto tranny ride. My son was not hurt fortunately, but drunk driver with suspended license had no insurance of course. Typical Coal Region mentality. Knocked the rear end right out from underneath the truck. Engine is still good with 160,000 miles and serviced regularly. Pretty much stock. 5" exhaust, BHAF, Fass Fuel Pump! Second pick is a 99, 3500 dually 4x4 with manually tranny. No engine, but was as also a 24 valve. Not many engine parts come with. Would like any input on what to do with my engine before I install it in 3500. Such as new seals, gask…

2002 qclb 4x4 auto airdog frrp transgo shift kit 5” straight pipe bhaf I am here to learn more about my truck

Thanks for letting me onto your forum. I have been lurking for many years absorbing information and knowledge. Think I finally signed on here back in 2016. life is a lot about learning and listening. As a mechanic at heart, cars and airplanes I like to scan through the files often, always things to learn. As a profile I am 70 years old, bought a 1999 Dodge 4 X4 diesel with automatic transmission in late 1998. I tow a 10,000 lb fifth wheel out West. I have 130,000 miles on the truck now with about 70,000 miles of it towing and it has only been into a dealer one time in its life to receive and updated flash. I do all my own maintenance and repair. Shortly after I b…

Yes, it DOES fit! (yah, it's a tad top heavy) One of my daily uses for the 'herd' of rams... This one is my '94 2500

Hey all! I've already made a few posts, but it's never too late to introduce myself, methinks. I've been successfully breathing consecutively now for 22 years, and somehow figured that the right way to go in life was to become a mechanic, specializing on construction equipment, like wheel loaders and such. I wanted a 2nd gen Dodge for years, but couldn't allow myself to get one due to Northern rural Norway being a crappy place to commute in, hills, turns and stuff, but I started my own company two years ago, and finally, about six months back, I sold off my 2014 Nissan Navara D40 and bought a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Sport (with an R/T badge in the grille), a Canad…

My name is Scott, I have a problem...... I am addicted to my 2 Cummins trucks.... I have a ‘71 F250 that I swapped a ‘94 Cummins and 47rh into and I love it. My bride has a ‘96 3500 47re that I have a love/hate relationship with. When the Diodes aren’t fried in the alternator and it shifts correctly I love it. I just finished deleting the CAD axle shaft and put locking hubs on it.

Hey guys, my names Derek I'm from Redgranite Wisconsin. Been lurking around here for a few months now, I must say this place is addicting. I currently have a 01 2500 quad cab shortbox 4wd auto. It's my first 24 valve. Pretty much stock except for a diablosport power puck and mbrp 4"turbo back straight exhaust and a bhaf. Named her the bluebird because it's patriot blue and I guess it fits. I've had plenty of 7.3 power strokes in the past but figured it's time for a Cummins. I work for JX Peterbilt as a service tech/ 2nd shift service manager. I hold Cummins full service qualifications in the ISX,ISM,ISL,ISB,ISC,and N14 family's of engines. Also am Paccar MX engine c…

Hello group, My name is Sean and I just joined here yesterday. I'm currently a CM2 in the Navy stationed in MA. I drive a 02 dodge 2500 that I bought used in 04. I look forward to participating on this site.

Hello everybody,Then name is David. I came across this site as i was searching for some solutions to a problem i am having. Read some of the info that was on here and realized that there is some very helpful and useful information. Anyway, thought i would just introduce myself and if i have any questions i hope everyone pitches in on thoughts and suggestions.Thanks!Merry Christmas!

Hey guys, finally signed up and donated instead of just lurking. I'm Andrew and I'm from RI. My trucks an 2001 ECSB 5 speed 4x4 SLT with a Sport conversion. 276000 miles and going

FNG here just saying hello. I'm from the Bourbon Capital & actually work at a distillery. My gem is an '01 2wd Sport 6spd and even though it's 20+yrs old & they get a bunch of crap because of the VP44, I still love them. Seems like quite a few knowledgeable ppl in here so excuse me for asking questions. Before & after of my 3rd 2nd gen

Hello, I'm Dennis. I'm the original owner of my 2001 2500 quad cab long bed 4x4. It's currently stock except for the air filter, fass, smarty. The auto was rebuilt a few years ago planning on futures mods. 3.55 and with 3rd gen brakes, wheels and 265/70/17 tires. About 150k on the clock. Last trip towing my travel trailer (about 10k lbs), the turbo started acting up. That means upgrade time. I've paid the piper and now have a log list of parts on the way. Mostly from DAP. My plan is to do these upgrades in 4-5 install stages. Stage 1, Exhaust manifold and HX35 62/64/12 turbo Stage 2, Quad Adrenaline and gauges (gonna use an old ipad for them) Stage 3, 100hp…

I'm Dan. I currently split the year either helping on the family farm in Louisiana or studying finance in Tennessee at UTC. I worked for several years as a mechanic on heavy equipment and tanks in the private sector. I tore several ligaments in my left ankle several years ago, that being the primary reason for my departure from full time mechanic. I still like to work on things on the side on occasion, but it has limited my mobility in some ways. Can feel like someone has a knife in my ankle sometimes. After several years of being parked and me only making casual glances at truck, I've decided to get the 97 back into proper running order. The head gasket sta…

Hello from Kodiak Alaska! I've been lurking around here for years, and have found many helpful tips and much information when finding and fixing the first problem I had with my Dodge - Old Blue. Old Blue is an early 1998.5 with the 215hp Cummins 24V and automatic transmission. It is a Quad Cab 4x4 dually. Nice big truck - God help me check my sanity if I ever buy another one like this....Just Kidding. Been a good rig, but not without some problems with design and 'quality' issues. I'll be looking for some help and more information. Its looking more and more like I may be trying to find a replacement ECM for Old Blue. Thanks-

Hello all. Just joined the forum and am looking forward to making some friends. I have known about the forum for a long time but just recently bought my 99 Ram 2500. I’ve been a Diesel and a Mopar guy for as long as I can remember and even have a Bachelors degree in Diesel and Heavy Equipment. I’m also fortunate to have a career in an industry I’m passionate about. I live in Arlington but work everywhere from here west to Fort Stockton and north to the Red River. I was intending on keeping the truck stock and just cleaning it up, however I spent the weekend at a NHRDA event and got the bug. A good friend and colleague of mine had been trying to convince me to build i…

Hi, I'm Jake and I'm mentoring under Moparman, I've joined to learn more from the website and all the knowledge that I can learn from everyone on here

Hi, my name is Doug and I am based in Tauranga, New Zealand. I have a 1990, 12 valve 250 hp 6BTA in my boat in New Zealand and a 24 valve in my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 based in Kansas City that hauls a 34ft 5th wheel. After finding out about the VP44 issues on this site, in 2019 I fitted a Raptor pump to the Dodge, my truck came from the factory with a tow package and as far as I can tell the original owner Charles from Illinois who I bought the truck from ticked just about every factory option that was offered at that time including a gauge cluster that is mounted on the pillar, the gauges are great but the fuel pressure gauge only goes up to 15 psi, what I would like inst…