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 03-29-2010, 01:13 PM
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its fine, that's only 198-200 degrees. I know as I have a isspro water temp gague and mine is either their or in the middle while driving, when towing it stay's at the third mark.
 
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Old 03-29-2010, 05:02 PM
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i was having trouble with my stock gauge wanting to go up then down, i personally dont like electronic gauges, i'd put mechanical gauges in it.
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 04:20 PM
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Pulled to keep things on track ...
 

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Old 03-30-2010, 06:12 PM
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Where is the best place to find oem themostat? My local dodge dealer said it would be $125 !
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SNOOT
I KNOW WHAT WILL FIX IT!

Damn your proud of them...

How is twins gonna fix an engine over heat issue?
 
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Old 03-31-2010, 11:15 AM
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i got mine from the local parts store. I cant believe they want $125 for a thermostat.
 
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Old 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by redwood logger
Where is the best place to find oem themostat? My local dodge dealer said it would be $125 !
TAKE THAT BACK a non cummins t-stat runs hotter
 

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Old 03-31-2010, 04:25 PM
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wish i had the money for twins.....
get a oem thermo, i had ne from napa that didn't work for ****... got one from cummins, works great

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Originally Posted by RSWORDS
Damn your proud of them...

How is twins gonna fix an engine over heat issue?
where you get that set up?
 

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