A big TDR thank you goes out to Bob Wagner of Wagner and Associates for offering up our next big give-away, a Smarty Jr.! Follow this link to find out more about the Smarty Jr.:
Calling all Cummins Turbo Diesel owners! For those of you who've reached 100,000 miles (160,935 km) or more on your Cummins Turbo Diesel, Cummins has created an exclusive club just for you - the all-new Cummins High Mileage Club!
As a Cummins Turbo Diesel owner, you are one of their most loyal, enthusiastic customers, and they want to reward you for your dedication to making a great thing last. Cummins' reputation for building durable, world-class engines is built by the effort you take to maintain your engine. Cummins is inspired by the stories they hear of customers who have driven their Cummins Turbo Diesel hundreds of thousands of miles, and enthused by those who have surpassed the million-mile mark. The Cummins High Mileage Club is their special club just for you, and it's their way of recognizing you for all the miles you've driven with your Cummins Turbo Diesel.
For the all-new Cummins High Mileage Club, Cummins has designed and produced its first-ever grille badge exclusively for club members. By becoming a High Mileage Club member, you will be eligible to receive a new Cummins die-cast grille badge after every 100,000 miles driven with your Cummins Turbo Diesel. With each grille badge, you can proudly display your most recent mileage milestone.
In order to maximize the experience for pullers and spectators, this year’s sled pull event has been moved to Friday evening. The venue will now be the Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton Colorado. The venue change will allow for simplified entry into the event for spectators and competitors as well as improved stadium seating for everyone watching the action.
To support the schedule involved with the Diesels On The Mountain sled pull, ATS’ open house and Armed Services Appreciation BBQ is now moved to Saturday (8/7/2010). ATS will have (2) on-site dynamometers for truck owners to compete for cash and prizes. Saturday will feature food and music, as well as an open facility for those wishing to tour the ATS manufacturing plant. ATS will get the party started at 8:00 a.m. Armed services members who attend Saturday in uniform with military ID eat free! Sunday’s schedule will remain the same as racers, truck show attendees and vendors attend the final day of the weekend’s events at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison Colorado – sponsored by Cummins Rocky Mountain.
Issue 68 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending April 30, 2010. United States subscribers, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery.
The assignment to the writers for Issue 68 was to think back to their previous TDR articles and come up with a "Best of . . . " collection. My intention is to spotlight their work in the ever-evolving Turbo Diesel Register Buyer's Guide. You will have a chance to revisit their work when Issue 68 arrives in your mailbox.
Issue 68's "10 Back" column focuses on the DaimlerChrysler merger and the stress that Cummins had to endure with the very real threat of being replaced with a Mercedes diesel engine. Hindsight is 20/20, and Cummins was able to continue as the diesel engine in the Ram Cab and Chassis and pickup trucks. Along these lines, you may want to read a letter to the editor of Automotive News, April 19, 2010. The text, written by past president of DaimlerChrysler, Mr. Tom Stallkamp follows:
To the Editor:
I read with great interest the news of Daimler, Renault and Nissan forming a partnership of "equal representation" among the three companies ("Zetsche to keep Renault pact 'on Earth,' avoid Chrysler replay," autonews.com, April 8).
Dieter Zetsche announced that he has learned from the failed Daimler Chrysler merger and that this one will focus on "cost savings and car development projects rather than control."
Funny, I thought those were the stated objectives of our infamous marriage "of equals."
I have been waiting 12 years for someone at Daimler to admit that Daimler's quest for absolute control was a primary factor in the failure of DaimlerChrysler. That fact was only too obvious to the many people who worked at the company and tried to make it a success.
I hope this new venture will work where others have failed.
All I can say to Dieter Zetsche is good luck. And to Carlos Ghosn: Watch your back.
There is no guessing how Mr. Stallkamp feels . . . .
Back to the subject at hand, Issue 68. What is inside?
- The writers give you their "Best of . . . ." - 12-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel delivery problems. - 24-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel leak problems. - 5.9 HPCR - Fuel transfer pump saga. - 6.7 HPCR - TSB releases. - Fourth Generation - "Ask the Engineer" questions and responses. - Technical Topics - Power, economy and drivability with the '03 - '07 HPCR engine/600 hp in retrospect. - TDReview - Spring cleaning how to. - Four Whalin' - Greg Whale gives us a close-up view of the 2001 Ford truck. - Have Ram Will Travel - Joe Donnelly now owns a First Generation truck and gives us a sneak peek. Joe also writes about clutches and intercooler design. - From the Shop Floor - Air conditioning basics. - Backfire - Titanium enriched lube oil.
We are confident you will enjoy Issue 68. Thank you for your support, and please tell other Dodge owners about the Turbo Diesel Register.
Mark your calendars for June 5, 2010. The FASS Diesel Nationals will be held in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, check out the NHRDA website at: http://www.nhrda.com/index.htm.
Thanks to the success of the Texas Diesel Nationals partnership with the Make A Wish Foundation, the NHRDA has joined forces with the Indiana Chapter of Make A Wish to host six kids and their families as VIPs at the June 5 FASS Diesel Nationals.
This is a great example of the diesel community coming together to help others. These kids will be shown a great time and given the opportunity to forget the struggles they have to battle day-to-day for just a while. Drivers are being asked to bring extra photographs and to spend time with each child and his or her family. Small gestures like this make a significant impact in the lives of others.
The TDR wants to thank FASS, the NHRDA, and the racers at the June 5 event for taking the time to make a difference in others' lives.
Member2Member Center Crossmember Removal, 1994 to 2002 Ram Pickup • A Tale of Three Advertisers • Back to the Basics - What Makes More Power • Third Generation Power Window Diagnosis and Door Panel Removal
10 Back Issue 28, May/June/July 2000
First Generation New Fuel and Brake Lines • Low Vacuum Warning Switch • Bench Test Starter Question • Flex Plate Problem • Power Window Motor Brushes • Intercooler Boots • Transmission Band Adjustment • Preventive Maintenance
12-Valve
Engines Transmission Temperature Gauge Question • Dead Batteries • Engine Miss, Simple Fix • Transmission Shifting Problem • Brake Problem • Fuel Delivery Problem • Fuel Leak • Adding Used Engine Oil or Automatic Transmission Fluid to Diesel Fuel • Injectors and 160HP Pump Modifications • Horsepower Increases for a '97 Engine • Maximum Horsepower for Stock Lift Pump • Differences Between 2WD and 4WD NV4500 Five-speed Transmissions • Changing Pinion Bearings and Seal on Dana 60
24-Valve
Engines Belt to Bypass the Air Conditioner Compressor? • Adjusting Emergency Brake with Rear Discs • Replacement In-Tank Fuel Pump Relay Tip • Accelerator Pedal Problem • Leaking Fuel Filter • Fuel Pressure • Cam Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor, or Both? • Loss of Power • Changing Injectors • Turbocharger Problem
5.9 HP CR Fuel Control Actuator •Tool for Replacing the Fuel Control Actuator • Engine Related Ticking Sound • Fuel Lift Pump Location • No Overdrive When Cold, Check Engine Light • High Idle Fix • Front Crankshaft Seal • High Coolant Temperature/No Heat in the Cab • Modification Procedure for Mileage • Front Axle Universal Joints • Installing a '06 Engine in a '03 Truck • Should I Rebuild the NV5600? • Blown Turbocharger
6.7 HP CR Engine Warmup Procedure • Frequent Oil Change Intervals • First Catalyst Full Message • Engine Idling/Oil Change Interval • Clutch Source • 68RFE Fluid Flow in Park and Neutral • TSB Releases
Fourth Generation Ask The Engineer (A Question and Answer Session with Dodge and Cummins)
Technical
Topics The Search for Power, Economy and Driveability with the '03-'07 5.9-Liter Engine
TDReview New Again: Machine Polishing for Mortals
Four Whaling The Competition is Catching Up...
Have Ram, Will Travel Another Diesel in the Family • Differential Pinion Nut • Clutches, Dual Mass Flywheels, and the G56 Six-Speed Transmission • Intercooler Designs • My Updated Preferences and Transfer Flow Fuel Tanks
The TS Performance Annual Outlaw Challenge is this month! To call attention to their event, the TDR is giving away a TS Performance PowerPlay Module. Simply log in, and register to win.
Current News» Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean DieselPublished 01/23/2007- All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy - Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards
Washington, D.C. - Let the diesel duels begin.
Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup trucks after 2009. The new engine will provide a dramatic increase in low-end torque, up to a 30-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 20-percent reduction in carbon dioxide (C02) emissions when compared to an equivalent gasoline engine.
“Our all-new Cummins engine will offer future Dodge Ram 1500 customers the ultimate in terms of fuel economy, refinement, reliability and durability,” said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group President and CEO. “It’s another example of the Chrysler Group bringing new, clean, quiet diesel technology to the marketplace.”
The new clean diesel engine will meet 50-state emissions standards for 2010. In March of this year, Dodge will offer a 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel in its Ram Heavy Duty trucks. The new engine meets 2010 standards in all 50 states.
“We are pleased to build upon our 18-year partnership and brand franchise with the Chrysler Group by providing our new light-duty diesel-powered engine for use in the Dodge Ram 1500,” said Tim Solso, Cummins Chairman and CEO. “We know customers for this product will demand high performance. We also know that we need to be extremely good at fuel efficiency and emissions control in order to succeed in this market. Cummins will use its technology leadership to meet all of those criteria, while providing the driving public with an exciting new diesel engine alternative for the popular Dodge Ram series.”
Chrysler Group Diesel-Powered Models In the United States, current Chrysler Group diesel-powered models include the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, powered by the new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel; the all-new Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, with a new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel; the Dodge Sprinter, with a 2.7-liter Common-rail Direct Injection (CDI) turbodiesel; and the Jeep® Grand Cherokee, featuring a new 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engine (which hits the market early this year).
In Europe, diesel-powered models account for more than half of Chrysler Group sales. Diesel versions of numerous Chrysler Group vehicles continue to be popular, including the Chrysler 300C, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Compass, as well as the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Jeep Wrangler.
Advanced diesel technology is part of the Chrysler Group’s advanced propulsion technology umbrella, which also includes efficient gasoline engines, hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles and biodiesel capability.
Dodge Brand With a U.S. market share of 6 percent, Dodge is the Chrysler Group’s bestselling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2006, Dodge sold than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market. Dodge continues to lead the minivan market with a 20 percent market share in the U.S. In the highly competitive truck market, Dodge has a 15 percent market share. Dodge is also entering key European volume segments with Nitro and Caliber.
Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Ind., Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Cummins produces the diesel for the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 series.
A big TDR thank you goes out to Bob Wagner of Wagner and Associates for offering up our next big give-away, a Smarty Jr.! Follow this link to find out more about the Smarty Jr.: 
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