first i would like to say thank you for the advice on adjusting the fuel plate did it today and got a little better response out of the stock 12v. i hope to be able to keep my ears open and mouth shut , makes it easier to learn. again thank you all for including me in the fam

well stated; i have more time than money and plan on keepin my 96 f-250 psd for a long time and as it ages with me i would like to replace worn parts with performance parts recommended by respectable peoples. i pull my toyhauler (house) around the nation (travlin sales for retirement plan) and look forward to the chats. LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE---DONT SIP IT---DRINK IT UP

Hey: newbie here,so b easy.. thank u uncle Bubba & everyone else 4 welcoming me 2 this site & the "FAMILY ".. I do not get to get on here much, but i will 4 sure when I can.please Let me try 2 learn this site correctly. Lol.. thanks again. 4 putting out the welcoming mat.

thanks. i am new to this site and new to dodge & cummins.i will need some help. thanks to everyone in advance.

nice work there :c:

thanks this is nice to be able to read and know what to look forward to no here and such. by the way nice signature for fdny. never forget our fallen brothers

I know that I don't get out here on the board as much as I need to, but after reading some of these I did feel the need to jump in here.

Once again, I just want to welcome all of our newer friends to the site and give my sincerest thanks to all of our well established friends around here. This place wouldn't be worth spit without all of you.:c:

A warning to you newbies out there. Watch out. These diesel's and this site are both addictive. I have been on this site since day one it went active and on the various sites since 1999. Coincidentally, I also bought my truck new in 1999 and I'm still driving and tinkering with it to. It's just become a part of me and if I keep going at this rate will be the only thing my kid will inherit when I'm gone.

So read, ask and learn before you blow any of your own hard earned money on yer truck. Learn from the money we wasted. For that matter, feel free to ask about wives and girlfriends to. Most of us have wasted life and money learning those lessons also.:w2:

Sounds good. Thanks for the welcome and the guidelines. :tu:

New to this,have 2001 dodge dully daily work truck.all stock pulls horse trailer tool trailer and stock trailer works hard every day over 200,000

Thanks for the welcome

I have been in a 1996 Ram2500 2wd 5speed for 10 + years.
I have made a few modest tweaks that have improved my performance.
1. I have a great mechanic in Richardson, Texas who has a veteran Diesel staff member. He was able to take my Turbo pressure up to nearly 28lbs. Not a huge advantage running around town. It great with a boat on the interstate merging into traffic.
2. All manual transmissions eventually wear out. The last rebuild I convinced my mechanic to put in a 1 to 0.73 5th gear (factory NV4500 1 to 0.85). WOW! some accommodation in 5th between 45mph and 55mph. But I am not looking for a "6th" gear at 75mph. I routinely get 20 to 22 mpg (Wind Variables) loaded with 750lbs of gear and 500lbs of people and dogs. I can't wait to see what happens with the new set up.:jump::jump:

I look forward to becoming part of the family!

can anyone tell me why my 06 59 dodge keeps blowing apart heater cores?

hello all

I have just recently purchased a 89 Cummins turbo Diesel Dually Flatbed.:rocking: It has had a seriously hard life up until now. Its poor U Bolts were completely lose with a huge gap between the spacer and the end of the threads. The Leaf springs were so flat, you could tell they had loader her to the max with wet Madrone, and hauled off of a hill with a 22% grade.:dang: Her power steering pump needs replaced, her return line is leaking a drip every 3 seconds, and her interior need a bit to be desired. :ouch: I have to admit though, her engine purrs like a kitten.
So when I start to tear into her problems I will be looking for a bit of help to say the least. :tu:

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Bombers are Those Who Bomb Diesels Bombing a Diesel is to Modify its stock form to increase Power , Durability , Drive ability and Longevity.

dennis123 thanks i understand what you said

Hey new to the site and to diesels. Saved a 2000 K3500 6.5 turbo from the dump

Retired military
 

My truck is 99 quad cab 275 horse with 10 speed double overdrive transmission. Bought it new and still going without so much as having the valve covers off. Redid the fuel transfer system. Have air ride in the back end with air ride 5th wheel. Air pressure supplied by 12VDC installed air compressor with controlling switches and pressure gauges for both systems located in the cab. :jump:

Looking forward to becoming a diesel bomber with you all helping me along the way

I don't even have a truck yet, I'm here to soak up all the knowledge I can for when I do get mine, which will be soon.
I hope to have a Ford 7.3 or 6.0 in the next few months. Please go easy, I'll be the first to admit my knowledge is rather basic.

Hello fellow bombers! Wish I found this site before I put my truck in the shop. I have a 92 7.3 IDI Non Turbo and I developed some serious air infiltration problems that I could not pinpoint. Oh well, hopefully I get her back soon and I don't get beat up too bad on the repairs! :hellox::tu:

Hello all. My dad and I. Had a 7.3 nonturbo rebuilt motor put in our uhaul and we can't understand why wehave to use starter fluid to start it in the florida hot weather any advice would be helpful. Plz this is a 911 message

Did you have new injectors put in?

Hello diesel people.i have a 2001 F-350 7.3 and I have just finished my first sort of big job on it. I replaced the orings in the HPOP and I know that's not a big job but for me to figure out on my own what it was and what to do just by looking and looking in a book it was pretty good. My question is I seem to have an exhaust leak somewhere around the turbo. Is there going to be more damage done if I don't get on this now? How much power will I lose? Gas milage? Things of that nature. I love working on these engines verses gas it seems to make you feel smarter lol. Also one maybe simple question my negative battery cable has doe all it can do and now won't tighten down any further but still loose. Is there anything I can put around the post to make it tighter? Do they make anything for that? Well any help you can give I will be greatful. Thanks for all you do

The loose battery cable is because the post is to small. The auto supply sells lead CAPS to put on the the post to increase the diameter a 1/16th to an 1/8th inch.

I have an 05 duramax with efi, s&b, and 5" mbrp and was wondering if I have to have a lift pump or not?

New to being a Bomber....
 

Hi, guys and gals I am very glad to be part of the family. Hope its lots of fun. I can tell I will learn allot here. I have been lurking for awhile now and finally couldn't take it no longer. I own a ex. 93 Dodge cummins it has 2" sky jacker lift new hankook tires. This truck was beat to death when I got it and I'm trying to peace it back to gether. Lots of things on this truck do not work and I am looking forward to getting your advice and ideas to get it back smiling again. Hal

Hi I traded 2 motorcycles for a 1997 Ford F350 with 7.3 diesel with 160,000 had a year now and have few issue's with it now I posted what issue am having hope to get it fixed

Hey guys I am new to the diesel life, I just bought a 95 6.5 & I am have boost issues. If i matt it it will build up to 14psi then it defuels to 10psi & flashes a code until I shut it off & start it back up then it's fine. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Hello Everybody!:hellox:
First post! Glad to join the family and will do my best to stick inside the fence with the rules! I am 16 years old and the rig in my sig if its there is mostly my dads.... Reason I say that is well I dont know if y'all will understand but he was gonna buy an older truck but then I found an 08 for what him and I though wasn't a bad deal. So I put my saved up money into it and he paid the rest. I do the oil and fuel filter changes (first one yesterday!! :jump::tu:) anyways the truck isn't mine its his but when I get my N I get the truck friday's and maybe weekend if I can prove I'm responsible :tu: I hope you understand this and yes my dad and I have an interesting relationship :tu: I am by no means spoiled I think. I worked 2 summers in landscaping to make that money. Either way I don't know where I'm going with this I hope to be able to get along and learn from everybody! :c:

thanks, sounds like a right good point of view. i agree.

Hello,
 

Dr. G here, and no I'm not a real Dr. its just a nickname I picked up when I raced boats and built race engines for them. I don't do that anymore but the handle stuck for some reason. I still work on boats, motor cycles, 4 wheelers and almost anything that runs on gas. I quit working on cars and trucks (except my own) because at 70 yrs. I don't fit in small places as easily as I used to. Anyway, I have a 2008 F-250 crew cab with LWB. and the 6.4 PS diesel.
I do all my own service work on it and avoid repair shops and dealer shops like the plague. I just turned 80K miles on it and would like to share my experiences and problems with this vehicle. So I'm here and off to the technical question and answer section to learn and share.
Thank you
Dr. G.

1990 F250 4x4 E4od Swap
 

Hey all!
This is my first post, ever!! Forgive the many blunders to follow!


Question, I have a 90 F250 4x4 Diesel with the E4od. Hoping to swap in a 5 speed from a 88 F250 2x4 Diesel donor truck. Would this be a straight swap/interchange? Any advice?

Both F250's have the 7.3NA

Sounds like some hella good advise, thank you!

I have been a diesel person for a long while. I have been out of sortes for a while. I have a 94, 05 Cummins. And I have drove Big Trucks over the road for a while. Sence I have been out of touch with the tech things for a a while. :s::dang:

wow don't no where this is going to end up 2002 duramax single cab 5" spindle lift air bags in the rear on 17's with 285's stock motor, nice introduction . I have computer skills of a 8 year old so I thought this was where you set up your sig thanks POZR-MECH. Part of the bad head Gasket club.

old thread but new to me exhaust gases in the coolant res hard upper radiator hose 100500 miles would like to no if erg could cause exhaust gases in coolant, or cup seals would allow water to enter oil. from all info seems like head gasket fresh oil fresh coolant. went to change thermostat low and behold there were none and the coolant sensor was looped with a wire. red flag 4 me. need good pitctures for head gasket removal.

my english is like hell anyhow its good to me to try new people with a lot of knowledge and a hight sense of humor:tu:

New to the site.. need help with P0106 code on 2007 6.7 cummins.. any ideas?