Published on 04/11/2011

Tailgating
About Issue 72 • Cummins Plant Tour/Open House

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Issue 32, May/June/July 2001 (Feature Article: Lube Oil Filter Expose • Installation of Accessories • Industry News)

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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

Technical Topics
Injectors for 2003 and Newer HPCR Engines

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

From The Shop Floor
Electrically Speaking