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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Looking for anywhere I can find a manaul or an online manual so I can adjust the valves on my 06 cummins!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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.010 intake and .020 exhaust............not needed till 100k miles though
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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hey rmmilburn welcome to diesel bombers the#1 diesel site out there as you can tell it didnt take whit to long to help you out huh
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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.010 intake and .020 exhaust............not needed till 100k miles though
Ummmmm......I believe that is .026 exhaust on the 06's. Not sure of they change the intakes.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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how tough is that to do? my 06 i just bought had 100,000 when i bought it and now its got 108,000 thinking bout doing it?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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If you have never done it don't do it!The specs should be on the valve cover. Make sure the engine is cold "sit overnight" and if you can't find the sequence your gonna be hand turning the motor ALOT!!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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here is a great article with pics too!!!

https://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9-li...tment-diy.html
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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This should be a sticky!!
 
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