Mopar1973Man

Last picture is one thought of the spring bend. Mine is bent in an L shape to the center. The tip is bent downward slightly to cradle the check ball but prevents the check ball from wedging down in the coils. Just did a Google Search. https://www.google.com/search?q=mopar1973man+airdog+shim&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOj4v56dzfAhVJ0oMKHSNHANoQ_AUIDygC&biw=1668&bih=885

I stand corrected.

A problem... if you lean over dielectric grease you get on you and your clothing. Engine oil leaves only a very thin oily film that will not get on your hands or clothing. Just like any battery terminal sprays the same problem too. Another thought to add to this is that with grease it will collect dust and dirt quite a bit. This could turn into a conductor for power if damped with water or humidity. The dirt and dust could be a problem. This one thing nice about oil it doesn't collect the dirt as bad. You can oil the terminal week later rinse it all off with a garden hose and the oil film will continue to protect the terminals.

Not good. Does nothing for oxidation of the lead nor preventing corrosion. Q: What are the only two materials that sulphuric acid will not EAT? A: Glass and Plastic. Q: What is plastic made from? A: Oil. Just coat the terminals with engine oil they will NEVER corrode.

The return line fitting on the pump. Remove the fitting and behind it should be a spring and check ball. Now there are a few things to do. The spring needs to be bent in a manner that the tail of the spring is bent in an L shape and just bent down into the coil just enough the check ball can't push into the coil and the ball wants to stay centered in the spring. Now that is done, measure the ID opening size of the fitting and the ID of the pump body. Now purchase a few washers that are close to both measurements. The fitting hole you do not want to obstruct that return flow. The washer has to have an overall OD size that is not going to bind up inside the pump body either. Another members idea.

Back in the day there was a guy that said that BOV would help in keeping the turbo spooled up better on manual transmissions. Basically when you clutched in and shifted the BOV would open dumping the pressure and allowing the turbine to spin freely and then when your released the clutch and got back in the power it would not lose all the spin of the turbo. If this is true or not I'm not sure but I do remember this tidbit. Normally when you drop the throttle the fuel is gone the turbine has lost its drive pressure. Then the compressor wheel ends up barking because the boost pressure is attempting to spin the shaft backward escaping out the mouth of the compressor side. The true method was set the BOV for your maximum boost and let it blow off the boost instead of blowing up the engine. Most of us don't worry about the Cummins it can handle easy 30 to 40 PSI of boost without any mods. The head gasket is the weak point and that where studs will pull you farther in the power.

Good explanation of the issue. When the air leak occurs its the pressure side that let's go and returns to the tank. The return rail typically drains out anyways but there is no way for air to enter a sealed system. Following Nick's quote, the return line leaking air in the fuel will drain out the injector lines and the VP44. Now like my truck I'm lucky I've got a mild fuel weep on the 4 to 6 area that keeps the manifold damp but for some reason, it's not allowing air to get back in the system and cause hard starts as of yet.

I've dealt with Auto Computer Specialist in Florida for my PCM failure. Excellent people. @Auto Computer Specialist As for the AC noise you need to have the alternator bench tested for safety. If you have a quality DVM you could do it yourself following my write up. I still suggest removing the alternator and bench testing is the safest option. Then you'll need to do the W-T ground wire mod then do the PCM protection mod.

Return tee seals, yes, is Cummins part. Crossover o-rings can be picked up many places like DAP has them.

Like my stock HX35W turbo was very proned to turbo bark. Now with the HX35/40 hybrid its never happened yet. HX35W - 54/60/12 HX35/40 Hybrid - 60/60/12

Yes its possible. If there is fuel weeping out. Is there fuel leaking at the banjo at the back of the head. Last spot is the return tee at the back of engine.

7 to 12 PSI while cranking is normal. Higher pressures create hard starting from over advancement. Also make sure to watch for pressure drop out which is passing air bubbles.

Keep a coating of engine oil on the terminals and any exposed copper it will never oxidize or corrode. Like picture of the positive terminal the lead was highly oxidized and turning hard and bkack which is ruined. Lead terminal should remain bright and shiny appearance.

Some times fuse get old and crack. There isn't any electrical issues but the risible link oxidizes then breaks from age and vibration.

Be a bit exact. It the return fuel rail in the head. The crossover tube o-rings seal the return fuel in the head. Not lot of pressure.

Yeah... I've seen fuses cool and make contact. The put them in service and the normal load will make it open. Typically you would run it till fails them test. The it will show as a failed fuse.

Ohm test you rear speed sensor wiring. Check for the open wiring.

Funny... Actually, the female nurses were pretty cute. I was actually hitting on them a bit but found out most were married.

Might want to look at my article about protecting the PCM from shorts. Then you might look into the W-T ground mod.

(Wednesday, Jan. 02 2019) Yeah, it has been an adventure for me. Now I've got to mention that I've never been to a hospital, I've never been to the ER before either. Since Christmas its been a very stressful days. Now once I got the hospital I was diagnosed also with high blood pressure as well. Which delayed my surgery a slightly as they set me up a bit differently. Rolled me in and slid me on the table gave a bit of oxygen... (Blackness - Nighty night) I woke up to vomiting from the drugs. Ugh. That sucked somewhat. I was rolled into my room and I was greeted by @BrianAtSmarty (and his wife) and @MoparMom . That first night was rough. Wasn't the pain that was bad was the constant in and out of the nurse coming checking my vitals and change my saline bag for flushing my bladder. I requested something to sleep. After that was put in my IV was gone... (Blackness - Nighty Night) (Thursday, Jan. 03, 2019) Now woke up 4 hours later felt much better. Now soreness kicking in a bit. Got some breakfast and continue to heal. Later in the afternoon, they requested I try walking the halls. I managed to walk a full lap no big issues other than standing up my land legs where wobbly. The staff got me ready to go home that night. All my drugs brought to my room and explained to me. So forth... I called @BrianAtSmarty and told him to come get me. By about 4pm MoparMom and BrianatSmarty showed up to get me. At that point, I must of been hurting more than I knew but I wanted to go home. BrianatSmarty helping me with shoes and socks I was sore started sweating. Got to the wheelchair and managed to get downstairs to the lobby. Started feeling really bad, hot, sweating, etc. I told my transportation guy to take me back up stairs have me checked out. I got wheeled in my room... (Blackness - Fainted) Next thing I remember is John (my Nurse) and Greg (Transportation) was calling my name and waking my up. John called Rapid Response Team. My room was flooded with people. Everyone testing some part of my body. Clothes were being peeled from my body and cooling my body temperature down. After about 2 hours of testing and checking me over... It was that I was able to tolerate more pain than I should of and caused my "vagus nerve" to cause a reboot of my body (fainting). We all agreed for me to stay in for another night. I got dinner and fired up TV and went to sleep. (Friday, Jan. 04, 2019) Woke up to Jem my night nurse reminding it was time for my morning walk. Swung out of bed and got to my feet slowly. I only made a half lap. I was starting to sweat and feel sick. Made back to the room. They had the doctor check me over again. He said my vitals are good and I need to get moving. I recollected myself again and start forcing myself to sit up. OMG! that was really sore to do. Later on, I started to see another patient doing laps about 3 in a burst. I got my daytime nurse to come and try again. She suggested using a walker. Yeah, not my idea but why not. Made one lap. Started to feel better. Made the second lap and got sore. I forced myself to sit up for breakfast. Using my ab muscles to pull myself forward to eat. Not fun but helped a bunch. Plowed through a chef chicken salad. Saw my guy again making laps. I rang for the nurse again and requested to make some laps as well. I finally caught up to him just walking on my own (not using the walker) and told him to thank you he was a driving force to make me get rolling again. I even had the Chaplin come to my room and talk to me and say a few prayers for my recovery and healing. Later on. The doctor came back and checked on me he was happy and said I was ready to go home. John my day nurse kept telling me I was faking it. I got discharged and headed for BrianatSmarty place. I've got to mention that St. Luke's Hospital staff are excellent people. They take care of you properly and keep you safe and healing. Everyone I came in contact with has been excellent and great people to talk to. Thank you from Mopar1973Man to St. Luke's Hospital Staff in Meridian, Idaho.

I'm back home. Got a good nights rest. There is quite a story to tell.

Actually it is cancer. Its not muscle invasive cancer. This means the doctor can shave it off and it will not require my bladder and prostate to be removed.

After having my bladder surgery I can tell you doctors have the drugs to keep you from feeling any thing. As for me I'm feeling ok this morning.

I'm out of the hospital. I made it back to @BrianAtSmarty place for the night. Still sore but doing slowly. I've got an appointment to go in and have the catheter removed on the 11th. Then they will do some x-rays and see how the kidney is doing.

Good luck has come my way. My pathology came back it is NOT muscle invasive cancer. Basically doctor has to go back in a few weeks verify it all gone. Still gotta deal with my right kidney yet. Not sure if it draining properly.