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Featured Articles
» Mark Your Calendars . . . .
By Robin Patton | Published Yesterday | Events - General Diesel | Unrated

Diesel enthusiasts, there are a lot of entertaining and exciting events coming up this summer.  Get out your calendars and plan to attend one or more of the following for some summer fun.

 Event

 Date

 Location

 Sponsor

 

BD Diesel Truckin
Nationals

June 2 - 3, 2012

Mission Raceway - Mission, BC
Canada 

BD Diesel Performance and the NHRDA

 

Battle on Badger Road Truck Pulls

June 15 - 16, 2012

Berthusen Park - Lynden, WA

Dynamic Diesel & Bear Alignment

 

Thunder in Muncie

June 23, 2012

Muncie Dragway - Muncie, IN

 DIESEL Motorsports

 

Diesels on the Mountain and Truck Fest

August 3 - 5, 2012

 ATS Diesel Headquarters - Arvada, CO
 and Adams County Fairgrounds - Brighton, CO

 ATS Diesel Performance

 

For more information, click on the event name above, and you will be taken to the event's website.

» TDR Issue 76 (May/June/July, 2012) is in the Mail!
By Robert Patton | Published 05/16/2012 | TDR - Magazine | Unrated
TDR Members, Issue 76 was mailed from the printer’s facility on April 30, 2012. Please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery to your mailbox.

Issue 76 is destined to be one of your favorites. How so? Remember the one-year long, everything you ever wanted to know about engine lube oils expose written by John Martin back in 2007 (TDR Issues 54 – 58)? Its focus was on the change from the oil specification CI+4 to CJ. John helped us to understand why the change was not necessarily for the better. For the most part you can no longer purchase the old CI+4 specification oil. So who has the best CJ lubricant? John helps us find out in his article, “Lube Oils – Version 2012.”

Another reason that Issue 76 is one of our favorites is an article that looks at fuel transfer pumps for the Third Generation trucks with specific emphasis on the ’05 and newer trucks, which have the transfer pump in the fuel tank. Inspired by TDR Writer, David Magnoli’ s dual fuel transfer pump arrangement (Issue 69, page 67, “Parallel (Duplicate) Lift Pumps”), I crawled under my 2010 truck and installed a duplicate transfer pump and filter. I hope you will learn something from my trials by reading “Fool Transfer Pump Retrofit.”

As the theme for Issue 76, I asked the writers to cite any articles, website discussions, or unique truck items that they might have seen at a show or rally and tell us how they were inspired to make a change to their truck. You will be entertained and enlightened by their responses.

What else is in Issue 76?

- A continuation of our discussion on the price of gasoline versus diesel fuel in our “BITW” column.
- Writer Greg Whale talks about a “Bunch of Whiners.”
- Writer Mark Barnes discusses “Customer Service.”
- Writer Kevin Cameron tells us about “Piston Evolution.”
- Writers John Holmes, Andy Redmond, Jim Anderson, Joe Donnelly and Scott Dalgleish give us lots of service, parts and accessory updates in their columns.
- Writer Robert Patton gives you a follow up on accessories installed on the 2010 project, Mr. Schwarz.

And on the cover of Issue 76, check out Jerry Jason's truck as he splashes his way through the Gulf of Mexico.  Nice shot, Jerry!

Enjoy Issue 76, and please spread the word about our membership group.

Robert Patton
Editor, Turbo Diesel Register
» CFM+ Intake Manifolds Sponsor Latest TDR Giveaway
By Robin Patton | Published 04/17/2012 | Miscellaneous Rants and Insights | Unrated

CFM+ is a high-tech engineering company with a patented manufacturing process that allows them to produce one-piece hollow structures from high-temperature structural composite materials. Similar composite materials are used to make engine parts for a number of race applications as well as for high-end stock automobiles like the Corvette LS Series and in turbo charged vehicles. Composite materials are used in these applications due to their insulative properties which allows them to avoid the heat sink that occurs with similar parts cast from aluminum. All CFM+ Intake Manifolds are manufactured in the United States.

We'd like to thank CFM+ for sponsoring our latest giveaway - a CFM+ Intake Manifold.  What do you have to do to win?  This one is easy and fun.  Simply post the stupidest warning label you've seen recently.  Click here to get involved.  Extra points will be awarded to those of you creative enough to find a stupid warning label involving fuel, diesel fuel, trucks or anything automotive. 

Good luck.  Here is a link to post your stupid warning labels:

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/free-stuff-tdr-members/236710-best-stupid-warning-labels-winner-gets-cfm-5-9l-intake-manifold-ends-may-14-2012-a.html

» Edelbrock to Host Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Weekend to Benefit Children with Learning Disabilities
By Robin Patton | Published 04/4/2012 | Events - General Diesel | Unrated
EdelbrockTORRANCE, CA (April 3, 2012) – Edelbrock is excited to host the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity fundraising event from May 5th through May 6th. This year’s event promises to have something for everybody, especially people with a passion for the automotive and aftermarket industry! This charity fundraising event benefits The Center For Learning Unlimited; a private educational institution that provides comprehensive education to students with complex learning disabilities.

The weekend’s festivities will begin with a shop tour of Edelbrock’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Torrance, CA. This will be your chance to take a one of a kind guided tour through Edelbrock’s facilities and see what 74 years of dedication to performance products has built. Each tour will include a complete overview of everything from R&D to finished product manufacturing. This is a unique chance for automotive enthusiasts to get a sneak peek into what it takes to design and manufacture high-quality performance products. The shop tours will take place on Saturday May 5th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are free to the public.

Next on the weekends list of activities is the Legendary "Back To Where It All Began" party on Saturday May 5th at 5:00 p.m. in Vic’s Garage. This party will bring together legends of the aftermarket industry for an exciting night of story telling from legends including Vic Edelbrock, Ed Iskenderian, Gene Winfield, Alex Xydias, Parnelli Jones, George Follmer, George Barris, Sam Foose, Andy Brizio, Louie Senter, Ed Pink, Dave McClelland, Done Preito and hosted by Motor Trend radio host Alan Taylor. An autograph session will follow, giving party participants a chance to speak with the legends one on one. The evening will also include a silent auction along with great food and drinks. The cost for admission to the party will be $75.00 per person and is tax deductible – limited seating is available.

Finally, on Sunday May 6th the 7th Annual Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Car Show will take place at Vic’s Garage. Participants are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and an all around good time. All makes and models are welcome and interested participants can pre-register online at www.revvedup4kids.com. Standard registration is available from now until April 27th and costs $35.00 per vehicle. Day of show registration will also be available and will cost $40.00 per vehicle. A limited number of VIP spaces are also available for a $75.00 entry fee per vehicle. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spectator entry is free, however, The Center for Learning Unlimited will be accepting donations.

This year’s show will feature live entertainment from MEGG Music, Shari Puorto and Scot Bruce as “Elvis.” There will also be live broadcasts from “The Motorman” Leon Kaplan of KABC and Dennis Pittsenbarger of Hot Rod Radio LIVE. A Kid’s Corner will be available with fun crafts and activities for children of all ages. New for this year, the KABC Clean Air Car Show. The Clean Air Car Show gives consumers the opportunity to ride and drive some of the latest hybrid vehicles on the market today. Additionally, there will be a vendor midway showcasing products from your favorite manufacturers.

Once again, the car show will host the 4th annual Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Regional competition. Local high school students will compete in a high-energy engine building competition. The top teams from each region will earn their spot to compete at the National Finals in Las Vegas at the “Showdown at SEMA” in early November. The top teams are honored with scholarships from Ohio Technical College, University of Northwestern Ohio and the School of Automotive Machinists.

“Supporting America’s youth throughout the country and the community is something that we are very passionate about,” states Christi Edelbrock. “It’s so amazing to me what we can do together to make the dreams come true for young individuals. Given the right opportunities, America’s youth can contribute so much to our society, my goal is to provide opportunities to learn, scholarships and job placement in the workplace. We have national support for these initiatives and this is only the beginning.”

All event proceeds go to the Center for Learning Unlimited. For more information visit: www.edelbrock.com, www.revvedup4kids.com, www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com, www.cflu.org.
» 2011 TDR Rally
By Steve St.Laurent | Published 02/9/2012 | Events - General Diesel | Unrated
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!!


Recent Articles
» TDR Issue 76 - May/June/July 2012
By Robin Patton | Published 05/2/2012 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR 
Issue  76
ARTICLES | Current Issue
10 Back
Issue 36 Review - May/June/July 2002 • Industry News - Third Generation 2500 and 3500 Truck Revealed • Feature Articles - Oil Filters, Again • Topics of Interest - Is Premium Diesel Fuel Worth the Premium Price?
Member2Member
What Do You Do About the Fuel Transfer Pump on Your '03-newer Truck?
First Generation
Adding Extra Oil to a Getrag Transmission? • Replacement Cab Carpet • Intermittent Speedometer Reads Fast • NV4500 Replacement • No Cold Start • VE or P-Pump and Which Camshaft?
12-Valve Engines
Four-Wheel Drive Vacuum Leak • Replace Brake Master Cylinder • Normal Vacuum at Vacuum Pump • IAT Sensor • No Overdrive and No Tach • Camshaft Specifications • NV4500 Lubricant
24-Valve Engines
Fuel Leak • Oil Pan Gasket • No Gauge Cluster, No Start • VP44 Injection Pump and Tappet Cover Replacement • Lift Pump Won't Run When Key Is Turned On
5.9 HP CR
OD Off/Transmission Temperature Warning Light Flash • Hard To Shift My NV5600 Into Reverse • Crankshaft Position Sensor Problems • Battery Terminal Corrosion • Torque Converter Coolant Line • Varying Engine Idle Speeds
• Power Steering Pump Fitment
6.7 HP CR
Fuel Filter Questions • Exhaust Brake Squeal • Changing G56 Lubricant
Fourth Generation
Service 4-Wheel Drive Light On • Engine/Transmission Lurch At Start Up • Power Steering Problem • Exhaust Brake • Diesel Exhaust Smell In The Cab • Change The Fuel Filter On A '10?
• No Left Side Headlights
Your Story
Issue 73 Follow-Up - Under The Hood (2010 Ram ST)
Technical Topics
Lube Oils - Version 2012
Blowin' In The Wind
Diesel Fuel Versus Gasoline - Again
TDReview
Some Gotta Win - 3500 Evaluation (Dodge- Chevrolet - Ford)
Motor Minded
Self Defense and Customer Service
Have Ram, Will Travel
Changing The VE Injection Pump
Back In The Saddle
Second Generation Steering Woes
• Pacbarke Installation • Engine Maintenance • FASS Fuel Pumps • ATS Transmission Pan/Differential Cover • New 12-Valve Injectors • Timing The Engine • The Vibration Damper • Intercoooler Boots • Clearance Lights
TDRV
Tampa RV Supershow • Fifth Wheel Wiring Harness and Receptacle • No Power At Trailer Receptacle B+ Pin  • Selecting Trailer Tires • First Tow With My "3500 Max Tow" Package
From The Shop Floor
Remove The Cyliner Head
Exhaust Note by Kevin Cameron
Piston Evolution

» TDR Issue 75 - February/March/April 2012
By Robin Patton | Published 05/2/2012 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue  75
ARTICLES | Buy This Back Issue
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
Your Story
One Year Follow Up (2010 Ram ST)
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

» TDR Issue 74 - November/December/January 2011-2012
By Robin Patton | Published 11/17/2011 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue
Tailgating
Issue 34 Review
10 Back
Issue 34, November/December/January 2001 (Industry NewsFeature Article - EGT Gauge Evaluation • Baja Trip • The TDR Buyer's Guide • Chapter News, Events and Travel
Member2Member
Steering WoesSteering 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 RadiatorRadiator FanHeadlight GremlinTorque Plate ContourHow to Set P7100 Pump TimingTransmission Cooler LinesRepairing Battery Cable Terminals • Upgrades and EGT IssuesSolvent for Adjusting TimingEngine 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

» TDR Issue 73 August/September/October 2011
By Robin Patton | Published 11/2/2011 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
ARTICLES | Sold Out
Tailgating
About Issue 73
10 Back
Issue 33, Aug/Sept/Oct 2001 (Industry NewsAccessories Installed • Truck Repair/Problems • Feature Article: "How to Drive" • Truck A Boy Named Clessie)
Member2Member
Headache in California - '98.5 Owners BewareThird Generation Wheel Bearing ReplacementReplacement 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 ReplacementRemoving LiftersHorsepower 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/LockAutomatic 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
Fourth Generation
Installing a Boost Gauge • Quick Release Grill Kit • Torque Specifications • Optional Bug Screen • TPMS Compatibility • Oil Change Required Message
Technical Topics
It's Time to Inspect Your Harmonic Damper
TDReview
TDR is in the (Open) House

Your Story
The Continuing Story of Mr. Schwarz
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 ClutchLift 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
Back In The Saddle
Boost on a Budget

» FASS Diesel Nationals - June 10 - 11, 2011
By Robin Patton | Published 06/2/2011 | Events - General Diesel | Unrated


Check your schedules, then plan to attend the FASS Diesel Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park.
 
This action packed weekend includes:
 
- NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing
 
- Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League

- Dyno Competition

- Show n Shine

- Burnout Contest

- Make A Wish Foundation fund raiser




Location – Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis Indiana.

Address to track - 10267 East U.S. Hwy 136 Indianapolis, Indiana.


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