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I would also check the dampener for wear. The rubber on mine was protruding out both sides and my alignment marks were off by ~1/16". I went down to Rocky Mountain Cummins and picked one up...noticeab
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I would look at the injectors as well. Poor functioning injector can create a poor spray pattern and not ignite the fuel very well either making it rough. Excessive return flow coul
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Look at the flash points and specs of 2 stroke. At low load/combustion temps a complete burn is unlikely. When I ran it my exhaust got a sticky residue to it and my exhaust brake would st
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We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features. Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.
Hello all who read this. Sorry for it being such a long read. I have an 08 6.7 2500 4X4 at 448,000 miles standard shift. I am almost stock as in I did a cal delete with the smarty race me pro. I keep it set at the 0 setting for fuel economy and that has worked out well. I went with a dual disc clutch when the stocker failed and started to slip under load. I also am using a K&N air filter in the stock airbox. I use my truck for moving travel trailers and a daily driver. The truck developed a vibration some time ago. First thought it was the drive shafts had them rebuilt tires balanced. Used to it would only vibrate on the road now it vibrates sitting still. I can look at the engine running and see it shaking just a little and as I increase the engine speed I can feel it in the whole truck sitting still. The vibration was there long before the new clutch so that is not the issue. I have been told maybe a harmonic balancer or motor mounts. However looking at the cost of those items I don't want to just throw parts at it. The injectors are quiet but I guess they could be going out with this many miles. I run the Howes fuel additive on almost every tank of fuel. On occasion when I have neglected to use Howes the injectors would rattle a little. Sounds kinda like lifters tapping. When that happens I just crank up the smarty to 3 for a little while to increase the fuel pressure along with some Howes and that seems to silence them. I keep up with the maintenance myself as in I do all my own work. The oil and filter is changed every 7-10,000 miles I don't use the dealer for anything other than warranty or recalls. This is my first diesel so I am new at learning about them. I am a very good mechanic as far as gasoline engines. Not real sure as to where to begin researching the vibration on a diesel. The motor has never been broken into other than front and rear main seals, valve adjustments along with a couple water pumps and one of them was under the 100,000 mile warranty. I am hoping to make a million miles before rebuild (fingers crossed). I understand that stock injectors have a specific number that has to be programed into the computer of the truck for it to run properly and the dealer is the only one with the ability to do that (not positive on that). I have read many post on here about 2 cycle oil and aftermarket injectors. I just want to clear up the vibration. I know if I take it into a dealer for diagnostics they are going to look at the miles and tell me a set of injectors or possible valve job. I know there are good dealerships and bad ones. A few yrs back I kept getting a check engine light so I stopped into a dealer ship while I was on the road and they told me they thought it was the turbo. I could see the tech guy pecking on his computer and ever so often look over his shoulder at my truck. Dead give away he did not have a clue. LOL Anyway I passed on the new turbo. Turns out the map sensor was bad and was throwing the turbo code. As far as the 2 cycle oil what flavor and how much per gallon of fuel? What about the aftermarket injectors? Which ones would you use? Sorry about rambling on. Any suggestions as to where to start on the engine vibration? Thanks.