1st Generation Dodge Cummins 89-93 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps

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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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I have a 91 cummins with an automatic would it be worth the hastle of changing to a five speed
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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you can but why
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Well i have had problems with my truck getting hot and my truck is intercooled just when iam pulling a heavy load
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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is the engine getting hot or the transmission getting hot?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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the engine was getting hot
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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time for a new or bigger cooling system possibly!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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i dont think putting a 5 speed behind it is going to help the cooling system unless it will go to a lower rpm. is this the same truck you just posted for sale?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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no different truck
 
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