Issue 64 of the Turbo Diesel Register is being mailed out week beginning April 27, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery.
In Issue 64, the TDR Membership is challenged to "Turn off the television, and go outside to play!"
Our focus is on what makes the world of the Turbo Diesel Truck go round, thus helping you maintain your truck. We've not wasted any ink on the "blues of the day." You can get that in abundance on the radio, television and other internet outlets.
Although the page count is 124 pages (versus the 132 pages in Issue 63), there is more information available to TDR Members in this issue. Some of the articles you will find in Issue 64 include:
- Automatic transmission fluid change. - Steering improvements using an aftermarket steering dampener. - TDR Member maintenance tips. - Fuel filter leaks discussed in First Generation and 24-Valve Columns. - Injector advice in the 5.9 HPCR Column. - A lengthy discussion on diagnostic trouble codes for the 6.7-liter engine. - New TSBs for the 6.7-liter engine. - New fuel filter assembly for the 6.7-liter engine. - Media gibberish and irresponsible reporting. - Try a bottle of "Noo-Life" for your fuel system and our discussion of fuel additives - again! - A look at the 2010 Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel. - Long-time writers Holmes, Donnelly, Leno and Redmond discuss new product installations on their trucks.
We are confident that you will enjoy Issue 64.
Spread the word about the TDR! And as always, thank you for your continued support.
Beginning March 1, TDR Members had the opportunity to post their credentials in order to do a product evaluation of a Wilson "Thrasher" Intake Manifold.
The Wilson folks generously agreed to supply an intake manifold for the contest and the would-be TDR field test correspondents submitted their entries during the next sixty days.
It is now time to announce the winners. That's right, winners (plural)!
The folks at Wilson shared your enthusiasm for this contest (TDR members responded with many excellent entries), and they decided to ship out two of their Thrasher manifolds for our contest winners to evaluate. Let us extend a big "thank you" to the folks at Wilson for their sponsorship of this contest.
And the winners of the Wilson Thrasher Intake Manifolds for their '03 - '07 5.9 engines:
SSwords - Scott's entry represents the "average Joe" kind of owner. He has a '06 2500, Quad Cab, 4x4 that already has several engine modifications. We look forward to his evaluation to see how the Thrasher works with his existing PSM air box, drop in air filter, and Bully Dog performance module. The judges felt your evaluation would be very analytical and contain an excellent technical evaluation!
HHuntitall - Casey's entry represents the owner that likes to talk and type. His colorful entry caught the judges' attention. The key to his winning entry, "I know the County Sheriff and most of his deputies very well." Casey's truck is a '03 3500, 4x4 that already has a TST PowerMax, new injector nozzles, a Holley fuel transfer pump, a SouthBend Clutch and perhaps a new turbocharger. The judges felt your evaluation would be very insightful and, shall we say, colorful!
Congratulations, SSwords and HHuntitall! A member of the TDR staff will contact you to make shipping arrangements. Your assignment will be to provide a 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day report on the Wilson Thrasher manifold. The project should be completed and your final evaluation submitted 90 days after you receive the product.
Again, our thanks go out to all of the TDR Membership for your participation. And thank you, Wilson Manufacturing, for your sponsorship of this project!
This one has been so much fun that we'll be working with other vendors to offer their products for future "be a TDR writer" contests.
Scott and Casey, get ready to send us your stories!
Issue 63 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending January 30, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 to 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 to 21 days for delivery.
Our goal is for Issue 63 is to provide a much needed break from the never-ending media pounding of the economy, the Chrysler saga, and the other media negatives. What specifically is in Issue 63? Aside from Automotive Journalist Greg Whale’s discussion of the auto business, we consciously did not cover the woes of the auto industry as the stories are changing daily. Issue 63 contains 132 pages of meaningful Turbo Diesel discussion like:
- Fuel Economy Follow-Up - Transfer pump Discussion in 12-Valve, 24-Valve and 5.9 HPCR columns - New Technical Service Bulletins for the 6.7 HPCR - Industry News on the Next Emissions Hurdles - Mega Cab, Long Box Update - A lengthy report on extended idling - A letter to the TDR Membership from Lyle Cummins - Long-term writers Holmes, Nielsen, Donnelly, Dalgleish, Redmond and Leno discuss various new product installations on their trucks
So this guy comes into Dunkin Donuts in his AIG sweatshirt, and his date has on a Merrill Lynch ball cap. I guess there was something about the couple that just caught my eye because I see them over and over and over again.
It is just me, or do those reminders of AIG and Merrill Lynch and their recent corporate blunders raise your blood pressure up a notch or two? You kind of want to go over and say, "Folks, I don't like your company and I doubt I'd like your company for a cup of coffee either."
That got me to thinking. How does America feel about me and my Chrysler/Dodge ball cap, jacket, t-shirt and officially-licensed Mopar underwear?
Just something to think about and respond to after you read the Wall Street Journal's "Mean Street" editorial. Take a few minutes to read. This link will take you to the Wall Street Journal Online's piece, "Chrysler's Italian Job."
So, before you leave the house today, will you grab that Chrysler-logoed ball cap?
Not knowing much about Fiat, I asked Automotive Journalist Greg Whale to comment. I will present his blogitorial (hey, a new word), then we will open the forum to your responses.
This link to the Wall Street Journal (Ford Settles Engine Dispute With Navistar) comfirms what TDR Members have known for a while from reading our "Blowin' in the Wind" column and from internet discussions.
So you are in the market for a 2010 truck. Are you going to purchase the unproven Ford/European diesel engine? The new Duramax in the GM truck? Or the proven Cummins engine in a new Dodge chassis?
I thought out loud, “This is what the TDR is all about! Members helping members with the website and magazine as channels for the flow of information.”
I captured Harvey’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 “TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest.”
So here goes:
1. Using Harvey Barlow’s tip as a guide (his tip pointed out that since the 6.7-liter engine’s introduction, the audience has overlooked the obvious), submit your Common-Sense Tip in the new “TDR Common Sense Tips from TDR Members” forum (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/common-sense-tips-tdr-members/).
2. The contest will run through November 30, 2008.
3. The top ten tips will be selected and published in the Turbo Diesel Register.
4. 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’s Garage. The other submissions will be given honorable mention status and will be published in the Turbo Diesel Register magazine.
5. 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’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 “Become a TDR Writer” contest, and let’s get the information to the masses!
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? 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:
- 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.
With the introduction of the 2009 model year cars and trucks just days away, I received news from Dodge Truck Marketing about a ride and drive event that will be of interest to you.
Dodge has put together the Ram Challenge Tour, a 12-city event that showcases the new 1500 series truck. The event started on July 26 in San Antonio, Texas and ends on October 6 in Sacramento, California.
With so much of that truck's styling and interior used in our 2500 - 5500 trucks, you will want to see and drive the new 1500. Also, as a Dodge Ram Truck enthusiast, the test drive will give you first-hand information that you can discuss with friends and family as well as on the Turbo Diesel Register Discussion Forums.
This past Spring Dodge and Cummins held meetings at 58 key dealerships. There were several objectives of these meetings:
To say thank you for your Dodge/Cummins purchase
To discuss the 5.9-liter engine and provide updates
To discuss the 6.7-liter engine and provide updates
To engage in a question and answer discussion
To correct misinformation about products
I was fortunate to attend one of the presentations. And I am pleased to file this report as it gives the Turbo Diesel Register (TDR), Dodge, and Cummins a chance to dispel the incorrect and reinforce the factural stories that are prevalent at fuel islands, trade shows, race events, internet web sites, etc.
This report was updated as of August 27, 2009 to update several "flash codes" that are applicable to the 6.7-liter engine.
Join me on tour with Dodge and Cummins as you read about the presentations that they made last Spring.
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Issue 64 of the Turbo Diesel Register is being mailed out week beginning April 27, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery. 
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Beginning March 1, TDR Members had the opportunity to post their credentials in order to do a product evaluation of a Wilson "Thrasher" Intake Manifold. 
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So this guy comes into Dunkin Donuts in his AIG sweatshirt, and his date has on a Merrill Lynch ball cap. I guess there was something about the couple that just caught my eye because I see them over and over and over again.
Harvey Barlow wins TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest! 
With the introduction of the 2009 model year cars and trucks just days away, I received news from Dodge Truck Marketing about a ride and drive event that will be of interest to you.
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