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 01-13-2010, 08:51 PM
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1/4 inch. Don't forget if you go crazy with advanced timing and lug the engine ( now that you have a stick ) you can crack the pistons or blow the ring grooves by detonation. Thats only an issue if you lug it down. Keep it reved and all is good.
 
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Old 01-13-2010, 10:03 PM
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oh crap, im glad you told me that, cause ive been doing that a couple time's, not often ofcourse I take care of my truck, but I have done it just to get her smokin.

Thanks for the help, I could of really screwed myself!
 
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Old 01-13-2010, 11:19 PM
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ive lugged the crap out of my truck and never had any problems
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 03:45 PM
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How much timing are you running?
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 04:40 PM
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Lugging isnt good for any engine
 




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