2nd Generation Dodge 24 Valve Powertrain

I pulled the transmission out of my truck Friday to get rebuilt and I'm looking at upgrading the flex plate. I've been doing some reading and by the sounds of it some guys replace them and some don't. I don't race nor do I plan on racing so the 29.3SFI approved flex plate would do me no good. I was leaning towards a billet one but 400 bucks is kinda outlandish in my opinion. The factory one is probably fine, but I've read they break or crack under stock power. As long as I have it this far apart I just assume replace it with something I know will be good, rather than have to tear it all apart again later because it broke. I see BD has a forged flex plate for 350 bucks, …

So I have had a 99 Cummins for some time now and it came with a raptor fuel pump and edge programmer. It also had a switch in the cab to turn the fuel pump on. When I first got the truck the WTS light was delayed but turned on and after a few starts it started coming on like normal and I had the fuel switched from the switch to my ignition so it came on without having to flip a switch but after I went a vacation and accidentally left the key in the auxiliary position and ran the batteries dead there has been no WTS light. When we would try to jump it the light came on but after the last one it won't. Tried unplugging batteries and letting it sit then putting the cables ba…

So after extensive testing the pcm is not putting out 12v positive to the alternator/trans relay circut. Without going to the dealer to confirm yet, which will happen. Anyways after much searching I have not found anything consistent, but a whole bunch of rebuilder websites. I don't have much faith in any of them, but have any of you taken the plunge and bought a remain pcm? If so how is it holding up? I started calling junk yards around here with no luck, so I'm already assuming that either I'll have to try the internet or go to the dealer. Anyone have any help? Thanks!

I use my truck for work every day, its a tool box and a hauler. I've been considering getting Van to use as a drier tool box seen as I live in the Pacific NW, and I keep putting more tools in truck and have to decide which ones get to ride in back more often than not. So, I use to drive vans and I thought it would be cool to put a 2nd or 3rd gen engine in van. Has anybody seen this done or know anybody that has done it. Does the 5.9 fit is the biggest question I have? Thanks for your input

I have a 99 Ram & was hoping that someone would have a good diagram of the oiling system. something that shows bypasses, coolers, filters, etc. Ive dont a bunch of searches & cant seem to come up with anything for the ISB. thanks Bob

So I pulled the alternator out to swap the rectifier, and found the alternator brush pack garbage, so I pulled the old Napa alternator out and swapped the rectifier into it. I installed the alternator into the truck and hooked the batteries up. Then I started it and checked AC voltage, got .025vac, then switched the volt meter to DC, and it read 12.25v. Puzzled I checked the idiot gauge and sure enough it wasn't charging. I then pulled the old alternator out put it back in and now the truck is still not charging. I took the charging lead off the alternator and it is .05v. I haven't checked for codes, but I will when I locate my scan gauge 2. Anyon…

So I think my front steering got bent in the accident. As you can see in one of the pictures the tie rod coming from the drivers side is hitting the front differential when the wheels are turned. I tried to get a picture of the shape but I'm not sure what the factory bends look like. Either way the insurance is going to replace it because the alignment is messed up and it's hitting the cover. I posted a link to the updated steering below, which will work on 01 & 02 models. Does anyone here have experience with the update? http://www.factorymoparparts.com/52122362af.html (Oil spots are NOT mine btw)

Motor quit while idling, cranks over but won't start, no power to fuel transfer pump and injector pump, code displayed [ no bus] on onboard system check. Help.

I changed the injectors yesterday, it was my first time doing that. For the most part everything went well, usless you count me dropping a screw driver twice in between the intercoooler and radiator. While I was in there I adjusted the valve lash and that went pretty well. I took a picture of my cross over tubes, as this is the first time pulling them, I didn't know if this was normal. The o rings were all still in place but you can see how they had deformed and created a mess above their groove. Everyone of them were like this. The o rings themselves were all still in tact but in pretty bad shape, not sure how much longer they would have gone before I would hav…

I don't want to start a war but I need to change oil. Any oil recommendations? I've been using full synthetic amsoil for the last 3 changes. But wondering if there's a better option.

Hey gang been a while .... so busy lately.... Started today .... I've had ABS light for a while .... finally got around to changing both wheel hubs out a few weeks back .... no difference. Rear sensor seems clean. today speedo stopped ...... How to track down ;)

I recently moved and with that took my trip to work from +/-15min to +/-5min to work. Even with the 15 minute drive, I would just be pulling into the parking lot at work and the temp gauge would just be getting into the normal op temps, if that. Now with my drive so short, it's practically impossible to get everything warmed up before I get to work. So other then the obvious, just drive around until its warmer then go to work, are there other viable options to get the truck warmed up as to not be shutting down a cold engine?

Looking for some help... something has gone wrong! 02 Cummins, 103k, FASS150, EJWA CTS2 I installed the EJWA about a month ago... did everything myself, install went great, truck ran great. The only problem I had was I didn't think I was getting the full power of the chip from levels 3-5. There was no big difference between the two, and I had read enough and spoken to several people to know that shouldn't be the case. This lead me to buy a BD Stealth plate, which I installed Friday night. Here is where the troubles began... install went great, only problem was the gasket set I bought did not have the two Gaskets for the intake manifold. Therefore I had to reuse the one…

The wife gave me the go ahead so my plans are to install RV275s, an Edge Comp, and a stealth plate. Is there anything special that I am going to have to buy to install these (ie washers, mounting hardware?) I am hoping to improve MPGs a little and make the truck more efficient. Thanks for the help

Hello everyone I am debating if I should junk my nv6500 and get a 5 speed nv4500HD. Can this be done on a 99 2500 4x4? Has anyone done or heard of this being done?

OK so I've tested my alternator and its VAC is .02. I cleaned my terminals and it stopped my TC issues. But my shifting is still not right. It does this in every gear. It goes to shift, the RPMs drop about 200RPMs but goes back into previous gear. I will stay on the pedal (just casual driving keeping RPMs low) and once I gain 2-3 more MPH it will shift just fine. It only does it once before each gear but It does it in every gear. If I floor it, it will shift just fine through all the gears. The 47RE was rebuilt at 80K. Built with a HD TC. It has 147K right now. I don't believe the bands have been adjusted since being rebuilt. I have the paperwork from the previous owner t…

I am buying an inline mount setup. I am running a aftermarket turbo and am thinking I need to get a shorter outlet on the turbo to make room for the brake. It has six bolts and it comes off the housing. So then I can clamp the brake to the turbo and the downpipe to the brake without hitting the firewall. If anyone has tips or a picture of their setup that would help a lot. Thank you.

Camping / family reunion. I'm at home, not that I could do anything anyway. (MS Sucks) has small enclosed trailer with her... and daughter & 2 grandkids. Phone call I didn't want. Quit in the middle of the road... Had it towed to a diesel shop. No codes with code reader. Turns over. lift pump is running & putting out fuel. Shop closed Sat. open again Monday. Old production Airdog. No FP guage. Spare filters under seat. ?? air leak rubber hoses? Quadzilla XZT+ set to econo 65,000 miles & 14 years on original VP44.

Question, what is the normal or usual reasons for a starter to hang? I walked out of the office, fired the truck and it was the strangest damn noise, once i realized what it was, I shut it down, restarted normally, home now, tried to reproduce it and it seems to be fine now. I have the truck on ramps cooling at the moment and going to inspect the starter to make sure its not lose etc. it was the damnedest thing FYI, i just replaced the batteries and the truck has a very brisk start to it now. is the starter getting worn?? Thoughts?

Ordered a 240 amp alternator from www.mechman.com