Issue 67 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending February 5, 2010. United States subscribers, please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 – 21 days for delivery.
Prior to Issue 67, we told the TDR’s writers about the digital editions of the TDR that are now available on the website. As you have noticed, the staff has worked diligently to put issues 40 – 67 online for access by any TDR member. Thus, we have made it easier for members to reference previously published material.
So for Issue 67, the writers were asked to share their insights and use any previous mention of a subject as a building block.
Also, as you may have noticed on the Turbo Diesel Register’s home page, in December the Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 were named Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. Ride and drive coverage of the new truck by TDR writers Whale, Mikonis, Patton, Holmes and St. Laurent make up a good percentage of Issue 67.
Have you added a performance module to your ’07.5 – ’09 6.7-liter Cummins engine? Issue 67 will be of interest as Patton discusses the performance aftermarket.
Diesel Exhaust emissions testing is now in effect in California. How will this play out for TDR members that live there? What does it mean for Oklahoma? Issue 67 has the details.
Other articles of interest you will find in Issue 67:
- 10 Back – We Survived Y2K - First Generation – Prescriptions for Power - Member2Member – Dash Cover Installation - Blowin in the Wind – Chrysler’s Plans - Technical Topics – Emissions and Déjà vu Again, Again - Backfire – Swelling Oil - Travel Companion – The Helpful Spirit - Shop Floor – Problems Solved - Exhaust Note – The Diesel Lobby
And as always, problems are presented and solutions offered in each of our “Generation” and “Engine” feature columns.
We are confident you will enjoy Issue 67.
Thank you for your support, and please tell other Dodge owners about the Turbo Diesel Register.
Valentine's Day is upon you guys and gals. And based on the responses you posted to the, "And then the fight began . . ." contest, you are just full of advice to ensure a great relationship with your wife (husband), etc. Here is your chance to give a bit of advice and perhaps win a FASS Titanium System for your own personal Valentine's Day gift.
Well, one Geno's Garage staff member (who will remain nameless) just went and got engaged! Can you believe it? Come to think of it, another Geno's Garage staff member is engaged and a third one just got married. Must be in the water?
So, post your very best advice to these guys (yep, they are all three guys). And that simple gesture will get you registed in the FASS for FREE February Contest.
If you can't come up with any advice, just post your name, but put your flame suit on if you can't come up with anything.
Just think, the guys at Geno's get some advice for keeping their significant others' happy, and you get a Valentine's gift of a free, top-of-the-line FASS Titanium fuel system.
Just to get you motivated, cruise on over to the FASS website and take a look at those fuel pumps:
COLUMBUS, Ind. (Feb. 3, 2010) – Cummins Inc. today announced a multiyear extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group LLC. Cummins will supply 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks while continuing to grow its partnership with Chrysler, which began 21 years ago.
Cummins has produced over 1.7 million Cummins Turbo Diesel engines for Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks since 1989. Today, over 80 percent of Ram Heavy Duty truck customers purchase their truck with the legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel.
The first Cummins Turbo Diesel was used in the 1989 Dodge Ram, with projected sales of less than 5,000 engines. Actual sales exceeded 20,000 engines in the first year, signaling to the market that a powerful new combination had been created.
The first Cummins Turbo Diesel was a 5.9 liter at 160 hp (119 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 N•m) of torque. Today’s 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel delivers 350 hp (261 kW) and 650 lb-ft (881 N•m) of torque. This 118 percent increase in horsepower and 86 percent increase in torque have been achieved while also reducing exhaust emissions by 90 percent. In 2007, Dodge and Cummins produced the cleanest heavy-duty diesel pickup in the market by meeting U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2010 emissions levels a full three years in advance.
“Cummins and Chrysler have a long and important history together,” said Dave Crompton, VP and General Manager, Midrange Engine Business. “The Chrysler business continues to be a key part of our MidRange engine business. Cummins is proud to supply engines for the award-winning Ram Heavy Duty and to continue working with Chrysler to develop best-in-class products that customers can trust and depend on now and in the future.”
About 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, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 5,200 dealer locations. Cummins reported net income of $428 million on sales of $10.8 billion in 2009. Press releases can be found on the Web at www.cummins.com or everytime.cummins.com.
The Sixteenth Annual Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) Western Regional Rally, “May Madness,” [MM ’10] will be held April 26 - May 1, 2010 in Pahrump, Nevada. All brands of diesel trucks will be welcome. Most events will be held at Saitta-Trudeau Dodge, at the nearby Pahrump Nugget (the host hotel), and at Preferred RV (the host RV Park).
The rally will again include the vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits,” technical talks, safety and recreational vehicle related seminars, and drag racing. There will be a Best Dressed, Show-n-Shine truck contest, and a Ram Rodeo with a Ram roundup for all attendees. At the awards banquet on Saturday evening, we expect to give away over $5,000 in prizes in random-drawings.
Attendees should plan and conduct your own "tours" of Pahrump and Vegas Valley attractions. Brochures will be available when you register. Among the notable places to visit are the Pahrump winery, the China Ranch date farm, and Death Valley. Some of these tours will require admission fees to be paid by the participants and each participant will pay for individual activities such as the entrance fee at the Speedway, fees for museums, etc. That way you pay only for what you want to attend.
The Pahrump Nugget (866-751-6500; www.pahrumpnugget.com) is the host hotel and is recently re-modeled. It is conveniently located in the center of Pahrump and close to Saitta-Trudeau Dodge. The banquet, Vendors’ Hall of Gottahavits, and Vendors’ Friday-Saturday Seminar series will be held at the Nugget. Hotel rate will be $70 ($80 weekend).
The host RV Park is Preferred RV Resort (800-445-7840; www.preferredrv.com). This RV Park is across the side street from the Pahrump Nugget. They are once again giving us the special rate of $15.49 including tax. Be sure to tell them you are with “MAY MADNESS.” They have both back-in and pull-through spaces. Their clubhouse holds 130 people and will be the site for the seminars up through Thursday.
Other options include the Best Western Hotel and RV Park (775-727-5100), and Saddle West Hotel/Casino/RV Park (800-433-3987, www.saddlewest), both in Pahrump.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to register early so we can plan appropriately. We need a good idea of how many will participate because we have to guarantee numbers for the hotel, banquet, etc.
For additional information (including vendor space and special accommodations), contact Joe Donnelly at (505) 858-1966 (phone) or Donnellyj@msn.com (e-mail).
The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel is getting star treatment now on the SPEED Channel’s popular Two Guys Garage. Special guest Sam Memmolo joins hosts Kevin Byrd and Bryan Fuller to take a look at the 21-year evolution of the Cummins Turbo Diesel from 1989 to the present.
This episode highlights the great features and outstanding benefits of the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel, as well as the 2010-compliant emissions technology that it has used since 2007.
This episode of Two Guys Garage on the SPEED Channel will premiere Sunday, January 24, 2010, at 9 a.m. EST.
If you can’t catch it then, replay dates will be Wednesday, January 27 at 3 p.m. EST; Saturday, February 6 at 9:30 a.m. EST; Sunday, March 7 at 9 a.m. EST; Wednesday, March 10 at 3 p.m. EST; and Saturday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. EST. Please check listings in your area for exact times, as the SPEED Channel may change air dates or times due to live events.
Member2Member Third Generation Seat Belt Chime (Revisited) • Second Generation Dash Cover
10 Back Issue 27, February/March/April 2000
First Generation Injection Pump Fuel Leak • Erratic Fuel Gauge • Smoke From the Steering Column • Crankshaft Sensor • Fuel Tank Fittings • No Wastegate Prescriptions For Power
12-Valve Engines Oil Pan Drain Plug and Dually Valve Stem Extension Advice • Placing the Cylinder Head Back on the Block • Engine Suddenly Dies and the Starter Doesn't Work • Remove Rollover Valve/Valve Job • P7100 Fuel injection Pump Starting Problem • How to Fix Incorrectly Machined Fire Ring Grooves • Turbo Interchange?
24-Valve Engines Ball Joint Replacement Tip • Enviroguard Installation • Filter Minder Questions • Transfer Case Pops Out of Gear While Towing • 47RE Transmission Line Disconnect • Fuel Suction Line at Tank • Replacing the Cam and Crankshaft Sensor • Expensive Driveshaft • Engine Oil Leak • Lift Pump Power Loss • Injection Pump Drive Gear • Killer Dowel Pin in a 2001?
5.9 HP CR Automatic Transmission Leak • Injector Connector Tubes • Clean Injector Barrel • NV271 Transfer Case Drain and Fill Plug Torque • Hard Starting Problem • Leaking Transmission Cooler Hose • Intermittent APPS Trouble Code • Engine Oil Leak • Remanufactured versus New Injectors • Bleeding the Hydraulic Clutch System
6.7 HP CR What is the Latest on Performance for the 6.7-Liter Engine? • Power Steering and Hyrdroboost Hiss Noise • Aisin ATF Source • Stuck EGR Valve • Latest Engine Control Module Flash/Calibration • On the Road with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0471
Technical Topics Emissions Legislation in California
TDReview The New 2010 Ram HD Trucks • The Editor's Report/Basic Specs
Have Ram, Will Travel 2009 SEMA Show • Performance Clutches • Replacing the Differential Pinion Seal • Four-Wheel Drive Hub Replacement • Status and Rebuild; My NV5600
TDRV Better Fuel Mileage While Towing? • Best Towing Speeds • Trailer Wiring Ground Problem • Improving Brake and Tail Light Visibility • Trailer Breakaway Brake System
24-Valve Engines Crankshaft or Cam Sensor?/APPS and MAP Codes/In-Tank Lift Pump Question/Starter Removal Tip
5.9 HP CR Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley/Front Passenger Door Lock/In-Tank Lift Pump/Replacement Front Coil Springs/Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Problem/What Transfer Case Do I Have?/2006 G56 Clutch Slipping/Bleeding the Hydraulic Clutch System
6.7 HP CR 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Parts/6.7L Possible Purchase Questions/"Oil Change Required"/Exhaust Brake and Towhaul Mode/Turbocharger Speed Sensor/Regeneration
Technical Topics Turbo Diesel Injectors
TDResource TSBs for '06, '07, '08 and '09
Have Ram, Will Travel Current Status and Comments on Clutches/Maintenance Items: Water Pump/"What Every Turbo Diesel Owner Needs to Know
Member2Member Theory and Application of the Automotive Relay
10 Back Issue 25, August/September/October 1999
First Generation Door Alignment/Door Latch/Water-In-Fuel Light/Throttle Position Sensor/Fuel Tank Strap
12-Valve Engines Vacuum Pump Seal Repair Kit/Serpentine Belt Tensioner/Torque Converter Clutch Lockup Switch/Fuel Shutdown Solenoid/Hard Shifting
24-Valve Engines Lock-N-Stitch Bracket for a 53 Block/Fuel Lift Pump Advice/High Engine Coolant Temperature/Clock Spring/Clutch Problems
5.9 HP CR Cruise Control Won't Set/Brake Vibration/Engine Stumble and Code PO148/Front Driveshaft Tool/Leak at Transfer Case/Oil Leak at Rear of Engine/Replace Governor Pressure Transducer/NV5600 Lubricant/Long Cranking to Start Engine
6.7 HP CR Regeneration Questions/Flashing Check Engine Light/Filter and Fluid for Aisin Transmission/Shut Down Engine During Regeneration?/6.7-liter Fuel Filter Follies-Part Two
First Generation Front Brake Question/Power Window/Remove Locking Front Hubs/Cab Cracks Under the Cowl
12-Valve Engines Fuel Transfer Pump Failure?/Fuel Filter Without Drain/Replace Alternator Brushes/Unlocking Torque Converter/How To Drain The Radiator/Camshaft And Injection Pump Timing/Removing The Timing Pin/Differences Between 180HP and 215HP Bosch P7100 Fuel Injection Pumps/
5.9 HP CR 2003 Fuel Transfer Pump/Inexpensive Source For MOPAR ATF+4/HVAC Control Panel Light/Bosch CP3 Fuel Pump That Ticks/4x4 Indicator Light Flashing.APPS/Speedometer Problem/Rail Pressure Problem/How To Replace The Rocker Box Gasket
6.7 HP CR What Is New for 2009?/Fuel Tank Fill Tube/Choosing Stronger Bumpers/Turbocharger Soot Question/Code P2000 HelpTSB Releases on the 6.7 Engine/
Technical Topics Clutches
TDReview '07.5 Mega Cab Long Box – One Year Later/Mega Cab Long Box: Follow-Up on Issue 59
Four Whaling What Happened to Detroit?
From The Shop Floor Ball Joint and Hub Bearing Inspection and Replacement – Model Year 2003-2007/FASS DDRP Fuel Transfer Pump
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.
Issue 67 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending February 5, 2010. United States subscribers, please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 – 21 days for delivery. 
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COLUMBUS, Ind. (Feb. 3, 2010) – Cummins Inc. today announced a multiyear extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group LLC. Cummins will supply 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks while continuing to grow its partnership with Chrysler, which began 21 years ago. 
The Sixteenth Annual Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) Western Regional Rally, “May Madness,” [MM ’10] will be held April 26 - May 1, 2010 in Pahrump, Nevada. All brands of diesel trucks will be welcome. Most events will be held at Saitta-Trudeau Dodge, at the nearby Pahrump Nugget (the host hotel), and at Preferred RV (the host RV Park). 
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