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					  <title><![CDATA[Why Subscribe to the TDR?]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[You'd probably be astounded by the number of emails we receive like the following:I just wanted to thank you.&#160; Last weekend my wife and I took a long weekend trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.&#160; During the trip, we lost the lift pump, and it cost me $1,100 to have a local dealer replace it.&#160;&#160;&#160; Now that I'm a TDR subscriber, I am able to look up information on my 24-valve '98.5.&#160;&#160;I won't get caught unprepared again.Or like this one:Question 1:&#160; I own a '98.5 Dodge Turbo Diesel.&#160; At 79,000 miles, it began to idle erratically.&#160; I changed the fuel filter which solved the problem for a few days.&#160; And back it came.&#160; Is it time for a new lift pump?&#160; I do not have a fuel pressure gauge installed.&#160; Our response 1:&#160; It could be a new transfer pump is needed.&#160; Or a new VP44 (expensive).&#160; Either way, you will not know until you install a gauge.&#160; So that is your first priority.&#160; Install a gauge to see what fuel pressure you have.&#160; Our email discussion continued with question 2:&#160; How much pressure do I need, and what's a VP44?&#160; If it is a transfer pump, is there a suitable alternative to the stocker?Considering about 500,000 trucks were produced&#160;during model years&#160;'98.5 - '02, this Achilles heel will not go away soon.&#160; It is an unfortunate story as this deficiency can be corrected.&#160; If the TDR could only reach the balance of the 499,999 truck owners . . . .&#160;&#160;A TDR subscription&#160;prevents problems before they&#160;occur.If this issue could affect you, check out this reprint&#160;from TDR Issue 56, I Hate To Do This (Or, Fuel Transfer Pumps Revisited)Or this reprint from TDR Issue 60, The Ongoing&#160;Fuel Transfer Pump Saga (Or, Why Subscribe to the TDR?).&#160; Conclusion:&#160; Since 1993, the goal of the Turbo Diesel Register has been to give Turbo Diesel owners more satisfaction in the ownership of their Dodge pickups.&#160; To do so, we focus on solving problems that you may encounter; inform you on areas for improvement; advise you about aftermarket parts and their performance; keep you up to date on all aspects of truck development; and provide you with information on industry trends.&#160; At the same time that we're supplying the technical nuts-and-bolts, the TDR provides you with some EZ chair entertainment and gives members a sense of community.Using the fuel transfer pump saga that applies to 500,000 or more&#160;'98.5 - '02 owners, I hope we have given you an example of how a TDR subscription will benefit you.&#160; I hope you'll join the TDR as we work hard to keep 'em on the road.&#160;&#160; Click here to subscribe (or renew your current subscrption) to the Turbo Diesel Register!&#160;&#160; Or give us a call (toll-free) at (888) 440-8371.Current TDR members can&#160;click here to request&#160;a username/password to access the Discussion Forums.]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Issue 62 Is In The Mail!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Issue 62 of the Turbo Diesel Register is being mailed out this week (week ending November 7, 2008). Please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. Hopefully, Issue 62 will provide a needed break from the never-ending media pounding of the election, the economy, the Chrysler buy out, and other negatives that seem to plague the airwaves. Hey, we've got some truck stuff to talk about and some tips to bring more satisfaction to your ownership experience! What is in Issue 62?&#160; The first thing that you will notice is the 2009 TDR Member Calendar. With its arrival in November, we are confident that it is the calendar you will use for display in the coming year. Thank you to the following companies for their financial support of the 2009 TDR Member Calendar: - Autometer - Geno's Garage - Isspro - Mag-Hytec - Perfection Clutch - South Bend Clutch - Stanadyne - Transfer Flow - TS Performance - TST Products Who were the 2009 calendar winners? Anticipation . . . . Articles that you'll enjoy in Issue 62:&#160;- Member2Member - Seat Belt Chime/Fuel Level - First Generation - Gauges/Fuel Pressure - 12-Valve Engines - Loose Stuff/Cruise Control/NV4500 Lube Oil - 24-Valve Engines - 53 Block/Injectors/Lock-Unlock - 5.9 HPCR - FCA/FCM - 6.7 HPCR - Fuel Filter Basics - Technical Topics - Antifreeze for your Truck/Fuel Economy, Stupid (Part Two) - TDReview - The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - TDResource - '06 - '08 Technical Service Bulletins - Cummins Column - The 6.7 Engine and Joe NewDiesel - Backfire - What do you Know?/Brake Flush - Product Showcase - Transfer Flow/Water Methanol Injection/Locking Hubs We are confident you'll enjoy Issue 62. And as always, thank you for your support of the Turbo Diesel Register. Robert Patton Editor, Turbo Diesel Register ]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Become a TDR Writer!]]></title>
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Harvey Barlow wins TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest! You can become a TDR writer too!
What, you don&#8217;t recall seeing the contest write-up? Well, there was not one. Here is the story. I was trolling the 6.7-liter Engine and Transmission Discussion Forum and discovered Harvey Barlow&#8217;s, &#8220;Simple Do-It-Yourself Instructions for Changing an ISB 6.7 Fuel Filter.&#8221; http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/6-7l-engine-transmissions-2007-5/203585-simple-do-yourself-instructions-changing-isb-6-7-fuel-filter.html I thought out loud, &#8220;This is what the TDR is all about! Members helping members with the website and magazine as channels for the flow of information.&#8221; I captured Harvey&#8217;s comments and added them to an article that I had already written for Issue 62 of the Turbo Diesel Register which will be out in November, 2008. The preview of this article is available here: http://www.turbodieselregister.com/tdrarticles/tdrarticle62_fuelfilterchange.pdf We sent Harvey $100 today and decided to officially announce a &#8220;TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest.&#8221; So here goes: 1.&#160;&#160;Using Harvey Barlow&#8217;s tip as a guide (his tip pointed out that since the 6.7-liter engine&#8217;s introduction, the audience has overlooked the obvious), submit your Common-Sense Tip in the new &#8220;TDR Common Sense Tips from TDR Members&#8221; forum (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/common-sense-tips-tdr-members/).2.&#160;&#160;The contest will run through November 30, 2008. 3.&#160;&#160;The top ten tips will be selected and published in the Turbo Diesel Register. 4.&#160;&#160;The best tip, as judged by the TDR staff, will be recognized in the TDR Magazine and will be sent a $100 check. The second the third place tips will also be recognized in the TDR magazine and will be sent a $50 gift certificate to Geno&#8217;s Garage. The other submissions will be given honorable mention status and will be published in the Turbo Diesel Register magazine. 5.&#160;&#160;Get busy! You web guys and gals share LOTS of information that does not make it to print. The writers and I try to capture data, and it is important to do so. We&#8217;ve got some good stuff on our website, but we need to get it into the magazine for all TDR members to benefit from. Participate in the &#8220;Become a TDR Writer&#8221; contest, and let&#8217;s get the information to the masses! Robert PattonEditor, Turbo Diesel Register]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Issue 61 Is In The Mail - August 1, 2008]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Issue 61 is in the mail!&#160; This letter from TDR Member, Tim Murphy,&#160;is an excellent lead in to discuss TDR Issue 61:I have subscribed to the TDR since 2002 when I bought my truck.&#160; To me, it is the bible for our Dodge Cummins rigs.&#160; I have reviewed articles and read through the forums to get some insight into the timing of fuel delivery to improve fuel mileage.&#160; I have no interest in getting more power out of the engine.&#160; I would like to maintain reliability and longevity.&#160; I plan on towing a 25' trailer of about 4,000 - 6,000 lbs.My truck is a '02 4x4, auto, 3.54 rear end, short bed.&#160; I have full gauges including fuel pressure, EGT, boost and tranny temp;&#160;an ATS exhaust manifold, 4&#34; exhaust, and soon to purchase intake manifold.Do you have any recommendations to improve&#160;my mileage while maintaining reliability?Thanks in advance.Tim MurphyTDR MemberTim, as you can imagine, fuel mileage is the topic that dominates the correspondence here at the Turbo Diesel Register.&#160; Besides the obvious (air pressure in tires, clean air filters, removal of excess weight, etc.) we focused TDR Issue 61 on cost-effective solutions.&#160; We start Issue 61 with a revisit of placebo parts.&#160; The text should serve to entertain and make you laugh.Then we move into a look at the timing of fuel delivery.&#160; The article about fuel mileage and timing does not specifically discuss the Edge product.&#160; But it does give the reader some test data from Mark Chapple at TST Products showing the positive MPG effects that timing can have on your engine.&#160; Additionally, you'll read Marco Castano's [MADS (Smarty) Electronics] comments that timing may net a 1 - 1.5 MPG gain.&#160; See our Technical Topics article, &#34;It's About the (Fuel) Economy, Stupid.&#34;What else is in Issue 61?-&#160;In the search for fuel economy, TDR Writer Joe Donnelly discusses engine timing and gives the readers the &#34;How To&#34; for models '89 up to '07 engines.- There is ample discussion about the new 6.7-liter engine that resulted from open house meetings that Cummins conducted in April and May.&#160; We captured the correspondence in our &#34;Cummins Column.&#34;- Product evaluations on Pacbrake, Transfer Flow, ATS, Turbo Re-Source and Scan Gauge products.- The annual TDR index.- An invitation to submit your photographs for the 2009 TDR Calendar.I hope you enjoy Issue 61 and continue to spread the word about the Turbo Diesel Register.Robert PattonEditor, Turbo Diesel Register]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR 60 - In The Mail]]></title>
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TDR Issue 60 was mailed from our printer's facility from April 28 - May 2, 2008.&#160; Please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery to your doorstep.Issue 60's theme:&#160; we are celebrating 15 years of the Turbo Diesel Register.&#160; When the magazine arrives at your doorstep, you may&#160;be polarized by its art deco cover.&#160; On the inside, you'll find a surprise or two or three.What can you expect in Issue 60?&#160; This anniversary issue sparked the creative efforts of Greg Whale as he composed a&#160;quiz for the TDR audience.&#160; How much TDR/Dodge/Cummins trivia do you know?&#160; Find out by taking Greg's &#34;Are You A Diesel Dufus?&#34; quiz on page 116, or take it online by clicking here:&#160; Are you a Diesel Dufus?&#160; Hey, there are prizes involved, so get busy and take the quiz.Greg's quiz required back issue research, and I was also forced to go back to an old magazine in an effort to understand the plight of the aftermarket performance vendors in the new world of NOx and particulate emission control for the 6.7-liter engine.&#160; Blending old information with new, you'll find my report on page 50.- Joe Donnelly does a follow-up on compound turbochargers.- Holmes, Dalgleish, and Leno evaluate new products.- Whale, St. Laurent, Mikonis and Patton review the new 2009 Dodge Ram.- Whale, Freund, Patton and Cameron give you something to think about in their discussions on diesels, fuel mileage, diesel prices and government mandates.Finally, your 2008 TDR Member decal is inserted into the cover wrap.&#160; I am hopeful it finds a place alongside your 2007 decal that was already prominently displayed on your truck.Thank you to all of the TDR membership for your unyielding support over these many years.&#160; Robert PattonEditor, Turbo Diesel Register]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Another $100 fuel card contest! (Ends May 5, 2008)]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[OK, we've got another fun contest coming up in early May, so&#160;we're going to post something easy for the next two weeks. Let's give away another $100 fuel card. To be included, all you have to do is post a list of what's lurking in the bed of your truck. (Hint: since we won't be auditing your entries, we're really looking for fun reading here.) Keep it clean and fun, please. We'll draw one lucky winner from all of the entries on Sunday, May 4. And keep your eyes open for our next fun contest. We're hoping (if we can get some software snags ironed out) to post it in early May. Happy posting! Robin TDR Admin* * *Updated May 5, 2008And the winner of this $100 diesel fuel card is . . .JGrefenstetteYour prize will be mailed out today! Congratulations.Now, I don't normally do this, but I'm throwing in an additional $50 diesel fuel card just because I can to . . .Mopar TimI so enjoyed those photographs! Good luck putting that thing back together (snicker).Now get out there and clean up those truck beds!]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR TcDR - Travel Companion Distinguished Recognition]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.turbodieselregister.com/articlelive/articles/103/1/TDR-TcDR---Travel-Companion-Distinguished-Recognition/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[We have added a new area on the website where you can recognize TDR Members who render assistance to you or other TDR Members when stranded while on the road, TDR - Distinguished Recognition (TcDR).&#160; The Travel Companion is a great tool.&#160; Remember to take it with you when you travel.We will have an online form added soon to make the&#160;recognition process simple.&#160; In the meantime, send any incidents of TcDR to us via mail or email: By Mail:Turbo Diesel RegisterTcDR1150 Samples Industrial DriveCumming, GA&#160; 30041By Email:&#160; rpatton@ix.netcom.comBe sure to include:- Your name, address, and email address- The TDR Member\'s name and any other identifying information you have- Details of the situationThank you all.RobertEditor, TDR]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR Bumper Sticker Contest! Time to Vote!]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.turbodieselregister.com/articlelive/articles/101/1/TDR-Bumper-Sticker-Contest-Time-to-Vote/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[We need your help selecting the very best of about 300 entries!&#160; Click here to vote for your favorite:http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/free-stuff-tdr-members/198962-poll-best-bumper-sticker-s.htmlGood luck TDR Members!* * *You&#8217;re creative. We know it because we&#8217;ve read your posts on the Turbo Diesel Register website. So let&#8217;s put your originality to work.&#160; You provide the slogan, and we&#8217;ll put it into production. It is easy. Step 1. Get creative and come up with your best Dodge/Cummins Turbo Diesel truck (or related) slogan.Step 2. Post your entry on the Turbo Diesel Regiser website. Entries will be accepted from March 17 &#8211; 31, 2008.Step 3. Geno&#8217;s Garage staff will be asked to review all entries and select their favorites for final judging.Step 4. Slogans selected as finalists will be listed for TDR Membership voting from April 1 &#8211; 5, 2008.Step 5. Winning slogan(s) will be announced on April 6, 2008.Step 6. Sit back and wait. If your slogan was selected by the TDR Members, your 50 decals will be shipped to you.Very Simple Rules:&#8226; Submissions must be appropriate for family and friends&#8226; Submissions can be made by TDR Members only&#8226; Submissions must be relevant to our audience Examples:&#8226; It's all about the Cummins.&#8226; How many roads does a man have to travel down before he admits he is lost?&#8226; Forget world peace. Visualize using your turn signal.&#8226; Life is too short to drive an ugly truck.&#8226; Missing: Husband and Truck. Reward for Truck.&#8226; Yeah, it&#8217;s got a Cummins.Are you up to the challenge?]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Let&#39;s Have Some Fun!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Traveling with TDR Writer, Sam Memmolo, last week, we discussed a whole lot of stuff. One topic we tossed around was ways to have a some fun on the TDR website. We both agreed that the best way to generate some fun would be to give something away. So, let&#8217;s give a $100 diesel fuel card away. Consider your response to the following:&#8220;If I knew then, what I know now . . . .&#8221; And no, we do not want to hear about your sex life or marital woes. We do want to hear about your turbo diesel exploits.To be included in this drawing, you simply need to post your response to this question. We will put the name of all TDR Members who respond to our challenge into a hat on Sunday, March 16, and we will draw one lucky TDR Member to receive a $100 diesel fuel card.Gentlemen (and ladies), start your posts.Robert PattonEditor, TDR * * *
Updated:&#160; March 17, 2008.&#160; And the winner of the $100 fuel card (to be mailed on Monday morning) is . . . (drum roll please) . . . PPARKER32 of California . . .And the crowd cheered!!!!Congratulations, PPARKER32!Fuel card is in the mail!Keep you eyes open for our next contest . . . .RobinTDR Admin]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR/R/R - $100 Reward - Issue 59]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[With the ever increasing cost of diesel fuel, we're all looking for ways to put a few extra dollars into our pockets.&#160; TDR Member Danny Stewart has done just that.&#160;&#160;Danny is our Issue 59 winner of the $100 drawing from TDR members who referred other TDR Members to us.&#160; No kidding, check's in the mail, Danny.&#160;And thanks too all of&#160;you&#160;who continue to help increase the TDR membership.&#160; Your efforts via conversations, sharing copies of the magazine, and handing out brochures to other Turbo Diesel owners are appreciated and recorded when new owners join us.&#160; Those of you who have given a gift subscription or gift renewal, you're included in this group too.Each issue, we list all TDR Members who referred a new member to us.&#160; Just before going to print, we pick a name (from that list) out of the proverbial hat.&#160; That lucky TDR Member gets a check for $100.Hey, that's a tank of diesel fuel!&#160; ]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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