We recently received this video that Cummins produced from the 2011 TDR Rally that took place in June at the Cummins CMEP plant in Walesboro, Indiana and we thought you would enjoy watching!!
Fluidampr is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Bully Dog Diesel Drag Truck. The 2006 Dodge 5.9L Cummins driven by Jarid Vollmer is a 9 second performance diesel truck that produces over 1,300 hp and 1,450lb/ft of torque on nitrous. Bully Dog, an industry leading manufacturer of diesel performance products, competes in the National Hod Rod Diesel Association's (NHRDA) Pro-Street class, as well as the National Association of Diesel Motorsports' (NADM)Unlimited events. Fluidampr is the official damper of the NADM.
“We are proud to partner with and help contribute to the success of team Bully Dog,” says Fluidampr marketing manager Keith Horschel. By installing a Fluidampr Performance Diesel damper, Bully Dog will gain an edge on their competition by unleashing lost power and reducing engine wear through quality crankshaft torsional vibration protection. Torsional vibration occurs naturally and is caused by torque spikes slightly twisting the crank during each combustion cycle. When not properly controlled, its effects lead to accelerated main bearing wear, inefficient valve timing, reduced performance, and eventually crankshaft failure. Fluidampr is protecting your engine by replacing inadequate rubber dampers with durable viscous silicone damper technology used in nearly all heavy-duty diesel engines for trucking, agriculture, construction, power generation, rail transportation and by the military to achieve long engine life under intense torque loads.
Learn more about Fluidampr at www.fluidampr.com or call (716) 592-1000. Made in the USA.
TDR Members, be on the lookout for the latest issue of the Turbo Diesel Register. It was mailed on February 3, 2012. I asked the writers to have some fun with the tried-and-true practice of newsstand hooks. However, ours being a technical journal, I’m not going to put on the cover some of the outrageous titles that I’ve recently seen. For example:
“Never Replace Your Brakes Again” “Finally a Transmission That Can’t Be Broken “Doomsday Diesel: Be Ready for the Apocalypse,” and my favorite, “Sell Your House, Stop Paying Rent, Live in Your Diesel”
Call me gullible. I purchased the magazines. Upon reflection, the idiom “a fool and his money are soon parted” certainly fits the sequence of events at the bookstore checkout stand. The point of this rambling: I’d like to give you an honest and sincere thank you for your membership with the TDR. Your helpfulness at our website and the spot-on technical information that you guys and gals freely share with one another makes this membership group the number one resource for Dodge/Cummins technical information. Again, thank you!
Now, what is in Issue 75?
One year ago writer David Magnoli wrote “Everything you need to know about exhaust brakes.” In this issue he tackles everything you need to know about auxiliary fuel tanks. Both the exhaust brake and the fuel tank articles should be added to the Turbo Diesel Buyer’s Guide. Oops, while I’m at it, I should add James Walker’s expose on brakes and brake pads in Issues 50 to 54. Oops, how about air intake systems form Issue 56 and 59. Oops, how about lube oils from Issues 55 to 58. Wow, we have really covered a lot of topics. Also in this issue:
• New shocks and new seats in “Member to Member.” • 67.5k service help in “6.7 HPCR.” • Understanding new towing standards in “BITW.”
Writers Holmes, Dagleish, Anderson, Donnelly and Redmond give us lots of service, parts and accessory updates in their columns.
Enjoy Issue 75 and please spread the word about our membership group.
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NHRDA presents the 5th annual Desert Diesel Nationals. This action packed event includes diesel drag racing, jet car, wheelie stander, show n' shine, and the crowd favorite, the burnout competition.
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Speedworld Raceway Park 19421 W Jomax Road Wittman, AZ 85361
For more information, visit the NHRDA website at www.nhrda.com.
10 Back Issue 35 Review - February/March April 2002 • Industry News - Small Diesel Engines/Incorrect Reporting and Lube Oils • Feature Articles - The Turbo Diesel's Fuel Injection System/Bill Swail's Adventures/The Way We Were • Topics of Interest - That Sinking Feeling • Service Articles
Member2Member Second Generation Fuel Level Sending Unit Repair • Replacement Front Seats • Replacement Front Seat (Part II) • Shock Absorber Replacement/Bilstein Shocks
First Generation Intermittent Engine Starting and Transmission Won't Go in Gear • Fuel Gauge and Low Fuel Light • Serpentine Belt Tracking Off Fan Pulley • Gear Case Locating Dowel, aka "Killer Dowel Pin, aka KDP • Grid Heater Relay • Hard To Start • Tow Ratings
12-Valve Engines Engine Oil Filters • Crankshaft Sensor • Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge • Crack in Door at Latch • Cruise Control Won't Hold Speed • Loose Fan Pulley • Engine Oil Pump • Engine Block Illustration • NV4500 Problem • Uprating the EGR 12-Valve Engine • Performance Re-Programming • EGT Difference Among Cylinders • Converting From Five-Speed to Six-Speed Transmission
24-Valve Engines Unidentified Part in the Transmission Pan • Overdrive Off • Dead Accelerator Pedal and Trouble Codes • Replace the Engine Block Heater • Harmonic Damper • Bosch 275 HP Injectors • Pressure Drop Across Fuel Filter
5.9 HP CR Transmission Won't Shift Into or Stay in Park • Cruise Control Disengages Going Uphill • Radiator Removal Question • Remove and Replace the Engine Mounts • Injector Problems with Used Vegetable Oil as Fuel •Tires Versus Load Capacity
6.7 HP CR Diagnostic Trouble Code PO488 • J35 Recall (TSB18-024-09) Questions • EGR Service • Fuel Filter-Shell or No Shell • CCV Filter?
Fourth Generation Strange Ticking/Vibration • Key Fob Works Intermittently • Cab to Bed Seal and Possible Unintended Consequences • 68RFE Transmission Service • Air Conditioner Condenser Protection • How to Replace U-Joints
Technical Topics Options for Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, or How to Get Well-Tanked
Blowin' In The Wind New Standards for Towing
TDReview Some Gotta Win - 3500 Evaluation (Dodge- Chevrolet - Ford)
Motor Minded The Five Phases of D.I.Y. Learning
Idle Clatter Fuel Filter Change Hints - 2010 and Up • Erratic Idle Speed
Polly's Pickup Shopping For a Truck
Have Ram, Will Travel Manual Transmission Rebuilds and Upgrades
Back In The Saddle Replacing a Fuel Sending Unit • Carry a Big Stick...Colt Cams • MBRP = Exhausted
TDRV 3.73 or 4.10 Axle Ratio?• Air Bags, Timbrens or None • Lubricating Trailer Wheel Bearings • Selecting Trailer Tires • First Tow With My "3500 Max Tow" Package
From The Shop Floor No Start Tips
Exhaust Note by Kevin Cameron Simplicity and Something to Think About
10 Back Issue 34, November/December/January 2001 (Industry News • Feature Article - EGT Gauge Evaluation • Baja Trip • The TDR Buyer's Guide • Chapter News, Events and Travel
Member2Member Steering Woes • Steering Woes on Second Generation 4X4
First Generation Fan Clutch Removal • Power Steering Hoses • Water Pump O-Ring Leaking • Replacing a Pinion Seal • Accelerator Pedal Vibration • Fuel Sending Unit • Oil in Coolant Reservoir • Buyer's Information • How to Remove the Rotor From the Hub? • Auxiliary Transmission Cooler • Best Coolant for My First Generation
12-Valve Engines Fuel Gauge • Erratic Speedometer • An Easy Method to Remove a Rotor • Drain the Radiator • Radiator Fan • Headlight Gremlin • Torque Plate Contour • How to Set P7100 Pump Timing • Transmission Cooler Lines • Repairing Battery Cable Terminals • Upgrades and EGT Issues • Solvent for Adjusting Timing • Engine Popping at High RPM
24-Valve Engines Engine Surging/Bucking • Replace the Axle? • Largest Injectors for Stock Turbo? • Engine Control Module/Wait To Start Light • Thermostat Housing Bolts • More Torque Convertor Intermittent Lock/Unlock
5.9 HP CR Engine Won't Run • Water Pump • 48RE "Hunting" • Coolant/Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanges • No Reverse on NV5600 • Power Steering Cap Blowing Off • Knocking in Injector Line • Choosing a Bigger Intercooler • Backlash in G56 Transmission
6.7 HP CR Insight From the Insight of the Cost of Regeneration • Codes PO137/P2A01, What To Do? • Exhaust Brake Whistle • Transmission Leak • Check Gauges and Electronic Throttle Control Light On • Noise in the Turbo Area • Engine Dying at Idle
Fourth Generation Fresh Cabin Air and a Hot Butter Knife • Integrated Brake Controller • Fuel in the Engine Oil • Lube the Cardan Joint? • Speedometer Recalibration • Website For Tracking a Truck on Order • Loose Lug Nuts and an Oil Seep • Harsh Shifting From Forward to Reverse • Factory Spray-in Bedliner Versus LineX • 4500/5500 With Urea
TDResource 2011 Technical Service Bulletins
TDReview TDR is in the (Open) House
Your Story The Continuing Story of Mr. Schwarz
Four Whaling Eye on the Ball for Thumbs on the Wheel • Eyes on Reality • Eye on the Bouncing Fuel Standards Ball • The Bigger Ball (Fuel Consumption Standards)
Motor Minded To Assume
Idle Clatter Black Oil • Fuel Dilution • Rear Axle Lube Change • The Number One Question! • Exhaust Brake, On or Off? • Check Engine Light • I Smell Fuel! • Unintended Consequences • 12-Valve Throttle Linkage
Ranch Dressing Codes, Causes and Concerns - Continued
Have Ram, Will Travel Vacuum Pump Seal Kit • The Cargo or Car-Hauler Trailer • Bosch CP3 High Pressure Fuel Injection Pump • Power Steering Pump
Back In The Saddle Fuelin' Around • Bitchin' Hitchin' and Gauges • New Wheels and Tires - Turnin' and Burnin' • 47RH Transmission Modifications
10 Back Issue 33, Aug/Sept/Oct 2001 (Industry News • Accessories Installed • Truck Repair/Problems • Feature Article: "How to Drive" • Truck A Boy Named Clessie)
Member2Member Headache in California - '98.5 Owners Beware • Third Generation Wheel Bearing Replacement • Replacement Fuel Filter Housing for '97-'99 Engines
First Generation Cab Cracks • Replacement Locking Hubs • Plastic Hydraulic Clutch Line • Engine Won't Shut Off • Water in Fuel Sensor • Towing Question • Brake Lights Come on When Depressing the Clutch Pedal
12-Valve Engines Fuel Line and Fittings at Tank • Automatic Transmission Won't Shift • Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit • Vacuum Pump Reseal/Fiber Vane Replacement • Removing Lifters • Horsepower Potential for P7100 Pumps
24-Valve Engines Automatic Transmission Problems • NV4500 Transmission Parts • Fuel Leak • Erratic Idle After Using Cruise Control • Check Engine Light • Intermittent Torque Converter Unlock/Lock • Automatic Transmission Won't Shift
5.9 HP CR Transmission Advice • Starter Won't Operate • Coolant Leak • Odometer Reads "No Fuse" • Console Lid Jammed • No Backup Lights • Engine Won't Start • Smoke, Rough Idle, Lower Mileage • Worn G56 Input Bearings? • Testing and Rebuilding Injectors • Engine Stumbles and Dies • High Pressure Fuel Leak? • Changing Rocker Housing and Valve Cover Gaskets
6.7 HP CR Insight From the EDGE Insight • New Emissions, New Guidelines - Watch Out Aftermarket • New EGR Valve • Turbo Actuator? • Clutch Release Bearing • Vacuum Leak Sound • Cleaned the MAP Sensor
Four Whaling Trailer Braking • Trailer Breaking? • Gentle Braking • The New Comparison Math: $59,545 < $56,945
Motor Minded Got Touch?
Idle Clatter Theme: Options/Additions to Truck • Fuel Mileage • 2010 Truck Notes • More 2010 Notes • Fuel Filter Hassles • Pumping Gas • Saving on the Cost of Fuel • Alternative Fuels • What's in a Name? • Hit and Miss Converter Clutch • Lift Pump • AMP Bed Step Installation
Ranch Dressing Theme: "What Would I Do?" • Let There Be Light • Fiat and Chrysler • Industry News
Have Ram, Will Travel Selecting the Aftermarket Turbocharger System • Passenger Door Switch Channel • Bosch CP3 High Pressure Fuel Injection Pump • Power Steering Pump
Tailgating About Issue 72 • Cummins Plant Tour/Open House
10 Back Issue 32, May/June/July 2001 (Feature Article: Lube Oil Filter Expose • Installation of Accessories • Industry News)
Member2Member CLUTCH UPDATE: South Bend Clutch Makes Further Improvements to Its Street Dual Disc
First Generation No Speedometer or Overdrive • Erratic Idle Speed • Engine Paint • Throttle Linkage Repair • Fuel Leak at Fuel Filter Base • Spring Sags to the Left • W150 Frame Strength
12-Valve Engines Lift Pump Mounting Studs • Valve Stem Seals • Missing Dowel Pin • Tachometer Reads Zero, Engine Still Runs • Inexpensive Block Heater Plug Upgrade • Pilot Bearing Failures • P7100 Pump Modifications • Head Gasket Versus Boost Level • Camshaft Removal • Stock Setting for Torque Plate
24-Valve Engines Power Steering Moan When Very Cold • Exhaust Manifold Bolt • Heater Fan Motor • Source for Oilite Pilot Bushing • Fifth Gear Synchronizer Failure • Fluttering Tachometer
5.9 HP CR Engine Misfiring -Code P2149 • Diagnostic Trouble Code P2149 Repair • Fuel Injector Ticking Noise • Hot Antifreeze Odor • 2004-2005 Engine Differences • Best Year Third Generation Turbo Diesel? • Diesel Fuel in Engine Oil • G56 Transmission Girdle
6.7 HP CR 6.7-Liter Engine Report For 2007.5-2011 Engines • CCV and EGR Service • Whistling Noise • Front Differential Pinion Seal Leaking • Resetting the Oil Change Indicator • Too Many Issues with the G56?
Fourth Generation Resetting the Oil Change Calculator • Park Assist Feature on a Laramie • AFE Cold Air Box and Check Engine Light • Rear Differential Additive • '11 3500 Chassis Cab Owner Observations
TDReview The Auto Show Reports (Detroit Auto Show • Chicago Auto Show • Third: Cab and Chassis News)
TDResource Technical Service Bulletins
Four Whaling Famous Last Words • Who Will Go Light-Duty First? • Ratings Have Lost Their Shelf Life • The New Comparison Math: $59,545 < $56,945
Motor Minded Off-Route: Recalculating...
Idle Clatter 12-Valve Hard Start - Do the Homework • 24-Valve No Start - The Obvious • Rusty Pan • Correct Axle Ratio • Manual Transmission Questions • Water in Fuel - False Alarm! • Troubleshooting Trouble Codes • Brighter Headlights • 53 Block • Repair or Replace? • No Seat Heat • Harmonic Balancer • Worn Out Speedometer • Manual Transmission Service • Ran Out of Fuel on a Hill • Here We Go Again!
Have Ram, Will Travel BOOK REVIEW: The Turbo Diesel Buyer's Guide Focus on the Third Generation • Changing the Valve Cover Gasket • Fuel Filter Replacement Notes • Exhaust Brakes, An Addendum to Issue 71 • Dropped Valve Seats
TDRV Tampa RV Show • RV Battery Isolator • Trailer Wheel Bearing Service • B&W Companion Fifth-Wheel Hitch • Brake Controller Question • Tire Clearance
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TDR Members, be on the lookout for the latest issue of the Turbo Diesel Register. It was mailed on February 3, 2012. I asked the writers to have some fun with the tried-and-true practice of newsstand hooks. However, ours being a technical journal, I’m not going to put on the cover some of the outrageous titles that I’ve recently seen. For example: 
