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» TDR Issue 59 - February/March/April 2008
By Robin Patton | Published 04/28/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue 59
ARTICLES |
Member2Member
Accessories - Where to Start?
First Generation
Charging System Problems/Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light/Parking Brake Retaining Clip/Bleeding the Clutch Cylinder

12-Valve Engines
Ticking Noise/Replacement Battery Cables/Front End Parts Replacement/Intermittent Starting/Pinion Seal Leaking/Killer Dowel Pin

24-Valve Engines
Accessing the IAT Sensor/Injection Pump Key Fell Into Timing Gear Housing//Air Filters and Heat Shields

5.9 HPCR
Driveline Vibration/Fuel Pressure Gauge or Transmission Temperature Gauge/ Remove Oil Pressure Sending Unit/Leaking 48RE Transmission/Faulty Injectors?
6.7 HPCR
Engine Block Heater Electric Cord/6.7 Liter Exhaust Brake/Basic Maintenance - 6.7 Liter Engine/How Quiet is Quiet - Part Four/First Drive: Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Turbo Diesels
TDReview
Driving the 2007.5 6.7 and 68RFE
Product Showcase
Understanding Air Intake Systems - Part Two (Air Density)

» Another $100 fuel card contest! (Ends May 5, 2008)
By Robin Patton | Published 04/21/2008 | TDR - Magazine | Unrated
OK, we've got another fun contest coming up in early May, so 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, 2008

And the winner of this $100 diesel fuel card is . . .

JGrefenstette

Your 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 Tim

I so enjoyed those photographs! Good luck putting that thing back together (snicker).

Now get out there and clean up those truck beds!

» East TN Dodgers Chapter Event - April 26 - Third Annual Cumberland Gap Tunnel Run
By Robin Patton | Published 04/17/2008 | TDR - Chapter Events | Unrated
Join the East TN Dodgers on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. for their Third Annual Cumberland Gap Run

The guys tell me they'll be at the Cumberland Gap State Park on the Kentucky side of  the Highway 25 tunnel in Middlesborog, Kentucky.  Meet up with them at the Bartlett Shelter.

The group will be grilling out and talking trucks.  They plan a cruise to the gap lookout and a smokey run through the tunnel, as well.

Sounds like fun!

Hey East TN Dodgers, send us pictures of the event! Have fun!
» TDR Issue 46 - November/December/January 2004-05
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue 46
ARTICLES
Member2Member
Heater Core Replacement/NV4500 Fifth Gear Nut
First Generation
Power Window Tip/Shifting the 205 Transfer Case/Throttle Linkage Upgrade/Front End Death Wobble on 4WD-DANA 60 Trucks

12-Valve Engines
Engine Oil Pressure Regulator/Cylinder Head Torque Sequence/Fuel Solenoid Problem/Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit

24-Valve Engines
Automatic Transmission Limp Mode/Engine Overheating

Third Generation
Oil Filters/Exterior Step Installation/Hard Shifting NV5600
TDResource
TSB Index 2003-2004
The Shade Tree
Electrical Connections - Part 1 & Part 2
The Shade Tree
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change/Air Filter Maintenance
» TDR Issue 47 - February/March/April 2005
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue 47
ARTICLES
Member2Member
Cooling System Concerns/Being Your Own Vehicle Recovery Station
First Generation
Electric Windows/Easy AFC Line Repair/Brake Questions

12-Valve Engines
Low Power/Sticking Throttle/Air Conditioner No Longer Cools

24-Valve Engines
Seat Belt Buzzer/VP-44 Injection Pump Replacement

Third Generation
2005 Cummins Engine Update
Technical Topics
Fueling Box Power Enhancements, '03-'04 (305 HP) Engines - Part One
Your Story
A Cummins History Lesson
The Shade Tree
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change/Air Filter Maintenance
The Way We Were
Fuel Economy With Power
From the Shop Floor
Steering Stabilizer and Power Steering Gear Upgrades/Transfer Case Snap Ring Failure and Upgrade Repair

» TDR Issue 48 - May/June/July 2005
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue 48
ARTICLES
Member2Member
CI-4 Plus Lube Oil/Starter Repair
First Generation
Clutch Release Bearing Removal & Replacement/Crankshaft Thrust Bearing/Alternator Charging Problem/Alternator Charging/Power Steering Pump Do's and Don'ts

12-Valve Engines
Bypassing the Fuel Shutdown Solenoid/Torque Converter Won't Lock-up

24-Valve Engines
Block 53 - Engine Replacement How-To

Third Generation
Suspension Upgrades/'03and Up Fuel Tank Vent Relocation Kit/
Transfer Case Fluid/Broken Defrost Door/2006 Mega Cab Intro

Technical Topics
Fueling Box Power Enhancements, '03-'04 (305 HP) Engines - Part Two
The Way We Were
Fuel Transfer Pump Replacement, Fuel Pressure Gauges and Opinions
From the Shop Floor
Water/Methanol Injection

» TDR Issue 49 - August/September/October
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR Issue 49
ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue
Member2Member
Manual Transmission Clutch Update/Lift Pump Replacement
First Generation
Throttle Position Sensor/VE Injection Pump Leaks/Hard Starting

12-Valve Engines
Crankcase Drain Plug/Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment/
Automatic Transmission Shifting Problem

24-Valve Engines
Radiator Drain Valve/Torque Converter Locking & Unlocking/
Governor Pressure Sensor and Solenoid

Third Generation
Drain the Fuel Tank/Replace the Fuel Filter/Jacob's Brake & Auto Trans/
Fueling Box Power Enhancements for the '03-'04 (305 HP) Engines

Technical Topics
Diesel Exhaust Emissions for 2007
TDReview
TDR Index - Issue 45-48
From the Shop Floor
Low Pressure Fuel System Problems

» TDR Issue 58 - November/December/January 2007-08
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR
Issue
58
ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue
Member2Member
Accessories - Where to Start?
First Generation
Steering Knuckle Bushing/Alternator Troubles/Crankshaft Gear Problem

12-Valve Engines
No Back-up Lights/Clutch Won't Release/Timing Pin Replacement/
Replacing Governor Springs

24-Valve Engines
Pressure Test the Intake System?/Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit/
Transmission Cooler Line Leaking

5.9 HPCR
HVAC Fan Noise and Broken Door/Evacuating Transmission Fluid/
Power Steering O-Ring Repair/EGT Specs and Engine Changes/
Clutch Drivability Problems

6.7 HPCR
Fuel Additives-Not For the 6.7!/ 6.7L with Manual Transmission/68RFE Six Speed Automatic Transmission /Launch Shudder/
68RFE Transmission-Ask the Engineer

Technical Topics
Compound Turbocharger Configurations/
TDResource
TSBs - 2006-2007

» TDR Issue 57 - August/September/October 2007
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR
Issue 57
ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue
Member2Member
Wheels, Tires, Suspension Upgrades
First Generation
Door Won't Open/Fuel Pump Lever Position/Odometer Repair
Replacing Fuel Tank Sending Unit/Heater Blower Motor Switch

12-Valve Engines
Power Limit for Lift Pump?/215 HP Pump Differences?/
Timing Pin Removal/Head Stud Problems/Choosing Injector Upgrades

24-Valve Engines
37 Spline Axles for DANA 80 Detroit Locker/FASS Info/
'03-'04 Turbo on an '02?/Serpentine Belt/Low Boost Pressure/

5.9 HPCR
4" versus 5" Exhaust System/Aftermarket Injectors?/
Serpentine Belt Replacement/Water Leak on A-Pillar/
Part 5: Power Enhancements for the '03-'04 (305 HP) Engines/
Industrial Injection Phat Shaft 64/12, TST PowerMax and ATS Manifold Installation Tips
6.7 HPCR
Exhaust Brake/Engine Won't Start/68RFE Questions/
6.7 Liter Engine Overview/

Technical Topics
Analysis of Lube Oil - Part Two/Oil Sampling and Extended Drain Intervals/How to Change the Oil in Your Turbo Diesel Truck
The Way We Were
12-Valve Dowel Pin Common-Sensical Solution (and 24-Valve?)
TDResource
TDR Index - Issue 53-56
Motor-Minded
Highway Hypnosis

» TDR Issue 50 - November/December/January 2005-06
By Robin Patton | Published 04/11/2008 | TDR - Back Issues | Unrated
TDR
Issue 52
ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue
Member2Member:
Oil Cooler Failure/Side Slider Toolbox
First Generation:
Alternator Driven Tach/Battery Charging/Engine Fan Hub Bearing
12-Valve Engines:
Idle Problems/Cruise Control/Fuel Pressure/Oil Pressure Sensor
24-Valve Engines:
Transfer Pump Relocation Kit/Power Steering Pump Leak
Third Generation:
Fuel Filter Drain Valve/Squeaking Transfer Case Shift Lever/
Coolant Plug Leak/Coolant Plug Leak/Greasing Front Driveshaft
TDResource:
Dodge TSBs for 2004
TDReview:
The 2006 Mega Cab
The Way We Were:
Turbocharger History/
First Ride
Brake Utopia
Back in the Saddle:
Favorite Accessories

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