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Wow, really? I didn't even know they make yellow teflon tape. BTW, I love the fact that the 99's had two bolts on the top of the fuel filter housing, it made installing the pressure gauge a breeze. Thank you for the information. That makes me feel much better. Still planning on switching out the LP this summer for some cheap insurance, but am happy I don't have to do it while laying in the snow.

Hey guys, sorry, thought I filled in my profile information. I have used this site in the past, but only the 911 forum cause my tranny broked. Turned out I needed a new one. I mostly am a lurker on this site, cause all the info I could possible use was found using the search function. In any case, Yes, I installed a needle valve because I read on here that it is required so I don't destroy my sending unit. Is there a mechanical valve I can rent somewhere, last I checked they were around 100 bucks to buy, and I don't have that much spare change to buy a gauge to make sure my gauge is working properly. As for additives. I am currently experimenting with different additives. I have used 2 cycle oil, Dieselpower, diesel 911, and another diesel additive that comes in a clear bottle at truck stops, diesel surge maybe (sorry I dont remember the brand). I have found that they are all essentially identicle in terms of startup and drivability.

Hello All. I am relatively new to Cummins but have owned my 99 Dodge for a couple years. It has 265,000 miles on him. Everything is stock except the previous owner installed an edge EZ and I installed boost and an electronic fuel pressure gauges. When I installed the gauge last year I installed the t-fitting to avoid the hammer effect. I have a question. Here over the past couple weeks (it has been 0-20 F here) when I start up the truck in the AM the pressure will be in the single digits for about 5 seconds and then jump up to 13 or 14 psi. Do you think this is just because the diesel is cold, or is my lift pump about to quit? It is a stock LP and I plan on changing it this summer when the weather is a bit nicer. Thanks

Well guys thanks for all the help. It sucks that I will need a new tranny. All well, 5th gear was acting up anyway, was gonna have to drop the transfer case to check that the 5th gear wasn't working its way off. On the upside, now I wont have to do that. Always gotta look on the bright side of life.

Hey Mike, thanks for the reply. I didn't have p/s or power breaks because the truck died. Once I started the engine, the p/s and brakes came back just fine.So the input shaft is the main shaft that is transferring power from engine to the internals of the transmission? How would that fail? I bought a truck with a manual because I assumed as long as I wasn't hauling 10 tons I wouldn't have trouble with overheating. I thought overheating was only a problem with automatics. That's why I didn't bother with a tranny temp sensor when I was putting my gauges together. Am I missing something? thanks in advanceedit: I cannot shift the tranny in to gear, even with the truck off. Well I guess the tow truck driver was right. Am gonna need a new tranny. Bummer

Hey guys thanks for the quick replies. I cannot shift it in any gear. If i press the clutch peddle, the truck will start. I cannot shift it in to any gear. The stick will move laterally with no problem, but when I try to put it in any gears, it feels like there is something in the way. When I let out the clutch (it is still in neutral because I can't put it in any gear) the truck dies. As for the moving part. I am currently in Terry, MT. I am moving because I got a job at a hospital in PA.

Hello All, I have been to this site many many times. It is a great site, and the search functions work great. However, now I am in need of help, and the search function did not tell me much. So here is my story.I drive a 99 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with the 5 speed manual. An edge EZ is my only known mod (I bought the truck when it had 250,000 on it), I added fuel pressure and boost gauges (based on opinions from this site). 260,000 miles. I am moving my wife, 10 month old, 2 dogs, and a cat 1900 miles from MT to PA for a job, so I got my trusty dodge loaded up and am hauling a 16 ft flatbed loaded to the gills with all my worldly possessions. I am driving down the interstate in eastern Montana and just after I crest a small hill, I hear a clunk and my truck dies. So now am driving down the hill with no power steering and no power breaks, trying to slow down this truck with a load. I punch in the clutch, drop it out of gear and turn the key, truck fires up instantly. So I try to put it back in to gear to allow the tranny to help me slow down. I can't put it in 5th, or 4th. So I let out the clutch (still in neutral), and the truck dies again. So now am back to no power steering and no power breaks trying to slow this big beast. Then I punch in the clutch again, fire the truck back up, and coast to a stop along the side of the interstate, the entire time I pushed the clutch to the floor. As soon as I release the clutch, the truck dies. I call for a tow truck, but before it arrives I pull the inspection cover off the transmission hump inside the cab (good thing I carry an 8 mm socket with me). As soon as I pull the stick shift from the transmission, my cab is filled with a horrible stench of burnt something. Also, there is some smoke coming up from the tranny. I did have tranny fluid. The tow truck arrives, hooks up my truck, and trailer, and tows it to his shop. He tells me the front bearing shaft probably locked up, and he does not work on them, he just throws a rebuilt tranny in these trucks, and sends them on the way. My question is: do you think my tranny is shot, or do you think it could be something else? The first thing that popped in to my mind when it happened was throw out bearing. But I am not good at working on clutches/trannies. I can rebuild a motor, but have no experience with transmissions. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.