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

What Do You Love About Your 1st Gen?

Old Nov 23, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sootnsmoke
Did you shift into 4WD before the run?
Yes, as can be seen just before starting the pass (orange indicator on dash). Shifted out just before turning off the track. . . . . ?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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I just ask because I never felt comfortable using 4WD on dry pavement even though that is a straight and short distance for you.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Its dosent hurt them to run in 4wd except when you turn really sharp the axles bind up a little but if you think about it a full time 4wd turns everything in the front when you drive it.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Be aware though, going straight drag-racing can result in the front and rear axles getting out of sync (bouncing around / slipping tires). Front and rear binding vs side to side binding while turning kinda thing.

You need to keep the tire pressures such that the working tire diameter is equal with all four tires. And be sure to rotate your tires regularly.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 12:30 AM
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I like that I look like I just got the bad end of a bar fight when I go down a ruff road. I like that my ex gf said it looks like you should live alone in the woods (ironic since she got ex status)
I enjoy wondering if ***** breakin or if that noise was normal hey the radio works .
I like that it's only 1,000lbs lighter than pops' crew cab 4x4 loaded Dmax plow truck, it's a reg cab and it's only 1k less?? I like wondering if that hurt the trans When I buy a new go fast part I think why didn't I get a 24v so I could push a button to go faster, like the juice w/ attitude in the Dmax. Dammit
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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I like that it's always sunny in Philadelphia... til I go there.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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I have had my first gen for only 6 months and I have had no big problems with it unlike my 82 chevy 6.2L diesel
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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I love that I have about 2000 hours into restoring it, and it's never going to be done:

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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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I love the body style, that they are easy to work on, that they are tough, I JUST LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE 1ST GENS!!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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i love that when i start it in the morning the guy with the hot rod d max tells me i need to adjust my valves because its slight lope, what he doesnt know is that the extremely low stall race built tc and the work done to my pump is why its starting to lope.
 
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