New Guy

[DrJekyll86]

Hi all. New to the forum and new to cummins diesels. Decided to join after stumbling on the site looking for solutions to the TC lockup cycling issue and was impressed with the quality of content and respect everyone seems to have for each other here. 

 

I picked up a 1999 4x4, auto trans, 138k miles to pull our RV (10k lbs). I work remote and will travel full time starting in the next couple of months. Primary interests are reliability, moderate power and decent towing. Looking for info on the WT mod atm and would appreciate any other recommendations! The truck currently has turbo back exhaust and replaced APPS sensor - otherwise stock. I have an airDog to install, plan to address trans cooling and reading up on tuners to decide what to use. 

 

Will eventually figure out how to get the motorcycle in the back of the truck since our RV isn't itself able to tow.

 

I have a lot of appreciation for communities like this. I'm fairly handy but not a mechanic. I have some experience with motorcycles and gas vehicles but no diesel. Excited to get to work!

[Mopar1973Man]

Welcome to the family here. There is no such thing as stupid or dumb questions. Everyone attempts to help and teach each other the knowledge we glean from each case or problems. 

 

I might be a mechanic but I'm a self taught on the Cummins diesels. This community started as a small collection of notes and info that mushroomed into what you see today.

 

As for the W-T ground wire mod is super simple and can be done in about 2 hours.

 

 

[DrJekyll86]

Thanks for the welcome and appreciate the link!

[Threadzy]

Welcome aboard! 

[W-T]

@DrJekyll86welcome and you'll find quality information to attain reliability along with an exceptional group of like minded diesel enthusiasts.

Cheers,

W-T

[DrJekyll86]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. I’ll be digging in soon and sure I’ll have some questions along the way. 

[Doubletrouble]

Welcome @DrJekyll86!

You have absolutely stumbled into the right place and as far as being new to diesels you have the right one to start with. The 5.9 cummins is probably one of the easiest to work on and affordable compared to some of the newer ones in my opinion.

 May I suggest reading articles, I learned a lot there. My 2001 in my signature is my first diesel as well and have had fun doing some of the mods and just driving it. I pull an 11k fifth wheel myself, not full time but she pulls without trouble. 

 Also, there is a garage area where you can upload pics of your truck and list mods, repairs or whatever. 

 Again, welcome! 

[IBMobile]

@DrJekyll86welcome.  This is the place to be to help keep your truck running trouble free.  You might want to do these wire mods in conjunction with the W-T mod.

 

https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/24-valve-2nd-generation_50/51_engine/electrical/pcm-ground-splice-repair-r675/?tab=comments#comment-115

 

https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/24-valve-2nd-generation_50/51_engine/electrical/alternator-and-pcm-protection-r617/

[Silverwolf2691]

Welcome to the family!