5.9L Rotary Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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i want to grind my fuel pin but i dont know how to do it, how much is too much or what i should use to grind it. any help would be great
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Its fairly hard metal. 1/32-1/16 of an inch is enough metal. Not alot of pressure on it. As long as it is still attached your good. You could always drop the $100 and Get DennyT's Stage II. Works ALOT better then a ground one. Lots deeper.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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yea i am gonna get one but i dont have the 100 bucks to drop right now so i figured grinding it would be good enough for now. what would be the best tool to grind it with
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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A dremel tool or die grinder. Take your time!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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alright will do. thanks
 
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