Post Your Successful Diesel Mods At Dieseldatabase

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 7 Mar 2011

Have you completed a successful mod on your diesel truck? and did you take pictures and discovered tips that might help others? Your post is welcome here. All you have to do is register on this site. Then contact us via the the contact form on the ABOUT page (see menu), letting us know you […]

Why the Big Change?

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 25 Jul 2009

It has been two years – sorry for the long delay in getting the site back up. We changed our minds several times on how we were going to rebuild – the rest of the time, we were just too darn busy. The old DieselDatabase.com sites revolved around aliased URLs (cumminsdatabase.com, powerstrokedatabase.com, duramaxdatabase.com, peterbiltdatabase.com, and […]

Hunting For Horsepower by Alligator Performance

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 21 Oct 2011

It was a busy Saturday. Trucks were lined up in the vacant lots behind Alligator Performance waiting to get dyno’d. This was Alligator Performance’s first event – and for a small, relatively new company, this was a big event. Alligator Diesel Performance opened their doors in Las Vegas in 2005. In 2009, they moved to […]

Stewart Warner B755 Memory Tachometer Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B755 Memory Tachometer Install Sheet Stewart Warner B755 Memory Tachometer Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner sw-performance.com used with permission]

Superchips Installation Guide 3705

By unknown | Published: 9 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of the Superchips Installation Guide for the 3705 Superchips Installation Guide for the 3705

Rust Prevention

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Here’s a convenient and easy method of applying rust preventing solutions to inner panels and seams to control or avoid rust to various body seams. The nicest feature, is that you don’t have to remove interior panels to apply, just insert the feed hose into where you want to apply your rustproofing. The specific solutions […]

Detailed Dodge Diesel Oil Change

By dieselminded | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Supplies: 3 Gallons Oil; Mobil Delvac Super 1300 is what I use, I should probably be using the Synthetic stuff. But I don’t. Oil Filter; My Fleet Guard Filter supply was tapped out so I had to run to advanced auto and get a Purolator… $15 !! The Fleet Guard Filters can be had for […]

Vulcan Fittings

By dieselminded | Published: 10 Nov 2010

This is a comparison between a Vulcan fitting and your stock banjo set up. The Vulcan Fittings are CNC Stainless Steal and are avalible with a tap in them for running a Fuel Pressure gauge. Vulcans Fitting replace The Stock Banjo’s at the following locations : VP44 inlet Fuel Filter Housing Inlet Fuel Filter Housing […]

Dodge Truck Front Disc Brake Replacement

By dieselminded | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Work Performed On: 2002 CTD Estimated time of Completion: 2 Hrs Parts Required: Brake Shoes, Brake Cleaner, Brake Fluid, Little Helper Tools Required: 1/2 Inch Drive Ratchet, Cheater Pipe, 2 Extensions, 15/16 6 pt Socket, 7/32 Allen Wrench, 16 MM 12 pt Socket, Big Strait Screw Driver, Floor Jack, Penetrating Oil, 3/8 inch wrench Product […]

24V Cummins Fueling System Diagram

By Andy | Published: 22 Oct 2010

1998 CTD No Description 1 Fuel Transfer (Lift) Pump 2 Fuel Return Line (to Fuel Tank) 3 Fuel Supply Line (Low Pressure, to Engine) 4 Fuel Heater 5 Water-in-Fuel (WIF) Sensor 6 Fuel Filter / Water Separator 7 IAT Sensor 8 Map (Boost) Sensor 9 Fuel Drain Manifold 10 CKP Sensor 11 CMP Sensor 12 […]

Installing a Banks Technicooler

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 3 Jun 2010

Breathing is one of the basic elements of life. That’s the way God made our bodies and it is embodied in the DNA of the diesel engine. It is ironic that when diesel enthusiasts talk about mods, the first element that comes up is most always the chip. No chip, however, can develop its full […]

Dodge Cummins Under Hood Mods

By dieselminded | Published: 24 Oct 2010

Click picture for a full size view. Click on the product titles below for a link to a dealer OuterWears FAQs (Questions About Prefilters) Why do I need a Pre-Filter? How does a Pre-Filter work? Will adding a Pre-filter reduce my airflow or horsepower? Will the Pre-Filters work on paper filters? How much dirt will […]

Stewart Warner B822 Steering Column Pod Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B822 Steering Column Pod Install Sheet Stewart Warner B822 Steering Column Pod Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner used with permission]

How to adjust the idle speed on a Dodge Diesel

By Andy | Published: 22 Oct 2010

How do I adjust the idle speed on my Ram diesel? The idle speed seems too high. First, trace the accelerator linkage to the connection on the fuel pump. With the ENGINE OFF have someone floor the accelerator and watch the fuel arm move. The best position I can describe is that it is under […]

7.3L Powerstroke Custom Fuel System

By Andy | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Bigger injectors require more fuel. Lots more fuel than what the oem system can put out. And the oem stuff has many faults, which just makes it that much more appealing to replace the whole darn system! I was planning on doing some work to the truck and I knew it would be laid up […]

Stewart Warner B754 Gauge Pods Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B754 Gauge Pods Install Sheet Stewart Warner B754 Gauge Pods Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner sw-performance.com used with permission]