Mopar1973Man

Seems like the early years have this issue of the P1291 code.

I remember an article about phase timing of the CP3 gear which can produce knocking.

Body grounds are NOT sensor ground. Sensor ground are a floating ground created by the ECM.

Wiring issue, boost fooler issues, possible MAP sensor. Basically having a low volt issue. There is a margin on sensor voltage so if it drips to low or rises to high will trip a code. Boost coolers typical cover just high voltage. Edge comp I know you can unplug the MAP sensor and still not throw a code.

Neither do I... Ignorance is bliss...

AirDog 150 going on 12 years. I can't speak for the newer versions.

My trick is that I change power steering fluid ever 30k miles. When I pulled my power steering gearbox it was very clean inside and virtually no wear. Only problem was the amount of rust in the input seal made it leak.

I previously used Fleetguard on the AirDog now I just ordered 4 Donaldson filters from DAP.

Oops my bad...

One of the few reasons I don't deal with T Bred. This isn't the first time I've heard this happening.

Could you post up the torque values for these bolts for people?

Now driving on this tune for the last few days I'm very pleased. Cruise engine load is reduced at least 10%, EGT can get really low at times dipping into the 400°F range. It very shock to see timing touching 24° while in 4th gear at 55 MPH winding through the canyon. Now the Quadzilla instant MPG floating 27 to as high as 40 with the roll of the highway. @Me78569 I know you mention about the pump might of been a freak of nature but I started thinking about the basic functions of the VP44 pump and realized that fuel volume is based on plunger and cam ring (lobe height). Timing is based the cam ring position and shaft key. What if there is range of timing that is considered OK? What if my current pump was more on the retarded side? Fuel wise I can pump more than my turbo can handle. So this comes back to timing. So spent few day measuring max advance of my VP44 duri,g normal road condition. Now adding 1, 2, or 3 degrees and what the results. Its true with advanced timing... EGTs will fall, boost will drop, engine load will drop, and coolant temperature will rise some.

There is a design reason why Dodge created two different springs also have to look at the front axle weight. Now there is much more to the geometry of the front axle. I'd say go back to factor springs and get some quality shocks and be done.

That's something I'm weird about. When it comes to flex plates, flywheel, pressure plates, and torque converters I grab the torque wrench torque everything to spec also go around a second time checking I didn't miss anything. Man I really do hate dropping a transmission a second time because I missed a bolt or didn't torque it enough.

343k mile factory OEM pump still going. When it comes time ill go with a NAPA power steering pump. Biggest thing is making sure the system is clean and flushed out before hooking up the return lines.

I moved the OBDLink LX to my 1996 Dodge being the Quadzilla does most of those functions. Yes, it will allow TPS reading.

No gains without a boost fooler. After 19 psi it will start to defuel by 25 psi it will set p0234 code. Best to get a Quadzilla.

Well I did similar. Rowed 1st, 2nd, jumped to 5th... Chug, chug, etc. Hauling another Dodge home to it owner. Delivered... Swapped trucks on the trailer and got free ride home.

Trust me you heart falls on the truck floor when you know the transmission just failed.

Looks like someone has too much traction. Spider gears exploded. One of my many reasons for the 235s.

So like my current 7 x 0.0085 DAP set them for 305 bar I'm sure there down in the 29x range for sure. I'm planning on having my old stock bodies fitted with 7 x 0.010 popped at 330 bar. Then keep my current forbackups they are still good but want to go up in pop.

After some time goes by and few heat cycles the spring relaxes a bit and pop pressure falls a bit.

Part that kind sucks in short time they will settle to a lower pop pressure.

I've given up, on the whole, trying to keep factory or Cummins only parts typically this turns out to be the most expensive solution and doesn't promise that it will give the same lifespan as the replacement. Kind of like @Me78569 doing Spicer ball joint to resolve a ball joint issue and they didn't last. Kind of like most chase the brand name Moog ball joints and don't last. I just picked up the cheapest ball joints AC Delco and still going. Chasing brand names for quality doesn't mean you'll get it.

For information sake... Stock pop pressure is 310 bar (4,500 PSI). Minimum is 293 bar (4,250 PSI) and the maximum is 327 bar (4,750 PSI).