5.9L 12V Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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As long as your truck will last. I got almost 200,000 on mine with lots of heavy towing in mud holes. It's a farm truck. And I haven't slipped it yet. I'm also pretty much maxed out on the HP rating for the clutch also.

They are hands down the best clutch on the market and Peter is known to stand behind anything he sell's.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Bubba
If this is a pulling clutch I would highly recommend one of SouthBend's HD Master/Slave cylinder's. They have an extra big mechanism in them that makes the clutch so much easier to push, gives you better clutch feel and is adjustable for clutch travel. I have mine setup so that I only have to push the pedal about 3 inches to completely disengage the clutch.
Its not a pulling clutch. I thought about the HD setup, but I don't have the money, and the clutch line is pretty well customized and I don't wanna go through that again.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Not tryin to talk you into somethin you don't want but for those members that will see this thread later down the road. This replacement cylinder is a simple thing to do. Takes about 1/2 hour. It all comes as a complete sealed and already bled system so it's plug n play. Push it through the firewall, A twist n turn locking nut, set the pedal travel and put a pin through it and it's installed and ready to rock n roll.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FastCR
..the clutch line is pretty well customized...
I have a hybrid setup in my Fummins using a Ford master cylinder and Dodge slave cylinder. I spliced the lines together to make everything work (before realizing that I could have just knocked out the roll pins and used the whole Dodge line without splicing ). It took me FOOOORRRREEEEVVVVEEEERRR to get it bled out where it would disengage a STOCK clutch. I ended up modifying an old master cylinder cap with a funnel glued to it and filled up the funnel with fluid, slightly cracked the bleed off screw and let it drip over night. After that, it worked like a charm and got better and better the more I drove it. Just food for thought...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Bubba
As long as your truck will last. I got almost 200,000 on mine with lots of heavy towing in mud holes. It's a farm truck. And I haven't slipped it yet. I'm also pretty much maxed out on the HP rating for the clutch also.

They are hands down the best clutch on the market and Peter is known to stand behind anything he sell's.
I havent looked into these clutches yet is the one you have bubba a pulling clutch? I am concentrating right now on gauges then the air dog 150 and then possibly the clutch, Because from what i have read and understand everyone on here has pretty much stated to do thoes in that order and that the clutch is a weak link as far as the 6spds go. Just wondering then if i am on the right track? And that would be great if you could get that kinda mileage out of a clutch and still going. Thanks for the input bubba
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Oh no, no pullin clutches for me. They're way to sticky for my uses. What I have is a heavy duty daily driver type clutch and exactly what you would need for your NV5600. I had to change a bunch a parts to make it work with my NV4500. Unless your lookin for a sled puller anyway.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Nope just a daily driver and towing didnt think a pulling clutch would be practical for everyday use but good to know the hd capable still of that kinda mileage thanks again bubba appreciated
 
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