Mopar1973Man

Glad to have you aboard Dave...

Well so far so good the only hang up I've got right now is getting the Canon MF4150 drivers for Linux loaded for my printer. I've run into a mild snag but I'll find a solution yet some where. Rogan where are you? I'm going to end up having my computer as a dual boot computer (Ubuntu Linux / Windows Vista) for some of the odds and ends that just don't work in Linux. But I'm aiming for the Linux to be primary OS for both computers and having Mopar Mom solely on Linux now. Thing is I'm getting tired of Microsoft constant need to change the interface/desktop and having to learn how to work Windows all over again... I'm tired of anti-virus and firewall requirements of windows. Like Mopar Mom isn't exactly internet saavy so her sites happen to have lots of links that take her to so many different sites to read articles that more times out of ten she gets hit by malware or a virus. So when here Windows Vista crashed I finally gave up and install the Linux. Her machine is completely up and running fine the only thing I didn't get so far is the printer setup on my side and then share it over the network. I love the security of Linux more so that Windows. You must log back in with your password to do any administrative functions. So if you installing software you got provide a password to even install it. Better than windows click a button or even worse of people disabling the security in Windows. But I'm willing to take on the challenge and move to something different... Best part is the more I learn about Linux the better off I am for administrating for the web site because both my home computer and my web site are both run on Linux now. Like even right now this post was written using FireFox / Ubumtu Linux... --- Update to the previous post... Now that I'm getting more comfortable with Linux here is a screen shot of the system load with Firefox running and a few other APPS. Heck Windows can't even dream of running this light. Last time I check Vista would consume most of the 4GB of RAM and then create anothe 2GB in Swap file.

Kind of hard to say what is normal and what isn't these days in intake noises. But as long as the valve lash is set right and the MPG's / Performance is good I wouldn't worry about it much. But I've had phone calls from guys that owned a Cumminsd for 300K miles and never lashed the valve and complain about odd manifold noises and poor performance. After doing the lash the noise is reduced and the performance is back.

You can do all the maintenance yourself on the truck... There isn't anything you shouldn't be able to handle. As for the APPS sensor yeah it common failure part in would be best to get a Timbo's APPS. I'm running one and very easy to install and just works! As for the ABS light. Is the speedometer working coreectly? If so then you need to replace both front sensor. If not then replace the rear sensor. Pretty simple... But I do have a write up on the ABS here... http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/23-brake-system/29-antilock-braking-system-abs Like Dripley said the engine is basically the same just doesn't have spark plugs... Compression ratio is much higher... Then the fuel is direct injected into the cup of the piston not the manifold.

Ah... Good sign... I would do a re-prime of the fuel system and see if it lights... http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/25-fuel-system/90-repriming-a-bosch-vp44-injection-system

The thump will change with air systems... Like Dripley said it will be more pronounced. If you removed the tube all together from the turbo you won't hear it at all.. :whistle:But you could double check the valve lash to be sure everything is correct.

When did you do your last valve adjustment? http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/26-engine-systems/121-valve-lash-adjustment

20 post... The system will automatically upgrade your account... Here is a post about exactly that and why... http://forum.mopar1973man.com/threads/5258-Download-limit-issues

Not a problem...

Still say come to Idaho with -25*F weather...:lol:But seriously it best to fire up the truck. Go back and grab you odds and ends that you need for the day or work. Then get rolling and take it easy till the coolant temp comes up. I used the high idle more so for when I was working the fire dept and need a warm place to put people during vehicle accidents etc. But typically I'll just fire up and drive easy till warm.

Check the check ball and see if the ball is jamed in the coils of the spring. If so just slightly crush the last coil enough so the ball can't wedge it way down into the coils again. Do this first before adding shims. You might find a huge increase...

Verify the Red/Green wire on the VP44 is getting power. Make sure the fuel pump relay in the PDC is good. If the injection pump is powering up of course it won't fire up. Geez I feel bad the money spent on a CTM and no dice...

20 PSI should be your maximum pressure.

Well because of my computer business I had to be a tired and true Microsoft fan. But now with the Cloud 10 Computers basically gone I'm not going to even worry about learning new skill with Windows 7 or Windows 8. I'm just going to flip over to Linux be done. Like you said... That what matter getting the job done and keeping the family happy.

I just happen to get a really good look at that this yesterday. I was heading down to Ontario, OR and Caldwell, ID for supplies. Well the start of the trip was at +10*F about and couldn't do much better than 17-19 MPG. By the time I got to Council, ID the weather start warming up start creeping towards 20 MPG. By the time I was running around in Caldwell, ID it was 56-59*F and the MPG was really rising up towards 22-23 MPG... No joke. I've also just verified my ScanGauge II is dead on the money now. So I've not seen any down side to warm air either... All pluses when it comes to MPG's...

Actually in the Vista / Win 7 debate I tend to say Vista is better smaller package and lot more can be tune out and lighten up conpared to Win 7 which has way too much graphical overhead. Comparing raw installs Win 7 has more running processes out of the box than Vista does. But that only my ...

If its firing up right away with the AirDog unplugged most likely you have a torn diagphram in the VP44 which makes it hyper-sensitive to the fuel pressure.What is your cranking fuel pressure like 10-12 PSI? Or is it more?

Well gang...MoparMom's finally went south and was acting goofy either it would boot to Win Vista and not hook up to the internet or it would boot and act like its finishing a update then crash and circle back through booting process. I had enough. I'm in the process of backing up a few partitions and now installing Ubuntu Linux x64 to her computer. I think she is going to really enjoy the solid environment.As for me I'm running a dual boot computer and working my way out of Windows as well. As soon as I find the rest of my replacement software or a emulator to use the Win Apps on Linux (WINE) then Vista will disappear from my computer as well. As for the shop computer I'm going to convert it over very soon too and get away from Windows all together... Good Bye Micro$oft! --- Hello Ubuntu Linux x64...

Ok... Do you have the new quick connect AirDog? Did you trim the drawstraw during installation? If so how much did you trim off (gap to bottom of tank)? Did you cut the drawstraw at a angle or notch it? As for drawstraw I don't have such issues... I can run to the low fuel light (1/8 tank without much problems). http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/25-fuel-system/30-how-to-install-a-airdog-150-fuel-system

Without some sort of virtual loading Cummins diesel engines don't produce much heat. Idling a engine is all that great. But if you have a exhaust brake and/or high idle abilities then you got a different story. But for me to just start my truck and idle it will take a very long time to warm up and its not suggested. The problem is Cummins diesel engine are not ment to be operated at coolant temps below about 170*F. So high idle feature was designed by Cummins but disabled by Dodge.

Dave is right... The sticker should be signed and dated at least month/year.

No... It just a pocket knife...

Ok Gang...I got the ScanGauge II dialed in perfectly and extremely accurate now. I know exactly how to do and make the adjustment so it right near perfect. Fillup Procedure.1. Pick a fuel station that you going to use for a calibration fill point.2. Pick a pump that you going to use for filling. You must return back to the very same pump in the same direction!3. Fill the tank on the lowest sped possible of the pump this reduces foaming of the fuel.4. When the pump shuts off. That's it! Hang up the nozzle! Don't round up to the nearest dollar...5. This you go through the fillup process but leave the setting alone. Don't change the offset percent. But you can change the price value!6. Drive the truck far amount of distance at least 1/2 tank to 3/4 of tank.7. Return back to your fuel station to the same pump in the same direction.8. Fill the tank again in the same manner. When the pump stops hang up the nozzle.9. Now do you fillup and change your offset gallons to match the pump. Now be smart If you get 18.889 Gallons make sure you round up on the ScanGauge II to 18.9 gallons. If the hundredth placement is less than 5 don't round up. Say it was 18.810 you would of set 18.8 gallons.Speed Procedure1. Use a GPS or barrow one from a friend.2. Take a ride with the MPH display up on the ScanGauge II and verify the speed is correct for all speed. (25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, etc.)3. If not correct your ScanGauge II speed to match the GPS (not the stock speedometer!).As for verification... :thumbup2:I went back now for the 3rd trip to the very same station filled up again. Same pump and same direction. The pump stopped exactly on the amount of gallons the ScanGauge II displayed. Not to mention the price was exact too. Just doesn't get any better than that!Failures...I've seen several people get upset about ScanGauge II not being accurate. Most of the time you find out they are using any old pump and rounding up to the nearest dollar. You must use the same pump for calibartion as I'm finding out even though all pump have a weights and measure sticker meaning they are calibrated but most pump are not absolutely exact. So Station A might be +0.1 Gallon off when you go to station B it might be -0.1 off. You must use the same pump. As for direction some of the station have a slope away from the pump so if you in a different direction then it might change the level of the tank! Direction is important too. As for the speed this is how ScanGauge II gets its mileage so if the speed is wrong then the MPG figure is wrong too. MPG = Speed (MPH) / Flow (GPH)For example19.6 MPG = 55 MPH / 2.80 GPH So if your flow calibration is done poorly then the flow number is skewed. If your speed calibration is done poorly so your mileage is skewed... So if both are poorly done well you going to be very upset to find out you hand math and ScanGauge II are a long ways from being close! Oh... If you do hand math to verify the ScanGauge use the miles from the ScanGauge not the odometer. Like on my truck I'm close but not exactly perfect on the speed I'm still off by 0.5 MPH so the Scan numbers are slightly off from hand math done with the odometer but the hand math of the ScanGauge II is fine...

Verified mine today... With starting temps as low as +10*F this morning it was 17 @ idle and 15 @ WOT. But by the time the fuel warmed up in Ontario, OR today at nearly 60*F out its back to normal summer pressures of 19-19.5 @ idle and 17 @ WOT.Now the spring problem is gone for me... The trick is for all AirDog 100 and AirDog 150 pumps remove your spring and slightly crush the end coils so they are no longer absolutely circle but slightly oval. No more check ball jamming in the coils of the spring!

Hell Left the house this morning cross New Meadows Valley at +10*F this morning by the time I drove 3 hours to Ontario, OR the weather had warmed up to a nice 53*F... By the time I got done over at Caldwell, ID it was nearly 60*F... Really nice... But by the time I got to New Meadows again it was barely +31*F and the sun going down...