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 […]

Anti-Freeze Replacement

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

From Steve St.Laurent : Here’s how I did mine and I got approximately 5.5 gallons into the system, first I opened the petcock on the radiator (turn it, then pull on it a little, turn, pull, turn, pull – until it starts draining), that will drain the fluid out of the overflow bottle, once the […]

Weekend On The Edge 2006

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 11 Nov 2010

You could title this: My travels with Lem – Part II. Here we are on the road to the Weekend on the Edge event hosted by Edge Products of Ogden, Utah. The race is at the Rocky Mountain Raceway in West Valley City, Utah. This photo was taken at a rest stop in Montana. Funny, […]

Dodge Diesel Frantz Oil Filter

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Significant interest, and LOTS of misconception surrounds bypass oil filters in general – and the Frantz TP filters especially, tho’ the same general construction is also used for the several paper towel bypass filters as well. Bypass oil filtration differs from the stock full-flow filters used on all modern engines, including our Cummins, in that […]

Dodge 24V IAT Sensor Cleaning

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 23 Oct 2010

This is an article for cleaning the IAT sensor on the 1998-2002 24V diesel engine. The IAT sensor measures the temperature of the intake manifold. The ECM uses this sensor reading to set injection timing and adjust the air-fuel ratio. If the fuel mileage and power output of you engine seem low, some owners have […]

Bosch P7100 Fuel Pump Diagrams

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

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Stewart Warner B806 Exhaust Temp Gauge Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B806 Exhaust Temp Gauge Install Sheet Stewart Warner B806 Exhaust Temp Gauge Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner used with permission]

Pump Diagnosis

By Andy | Published: 23 Oct 2010

[Copyright Diesel Injection Service used with permission]

Relocating Your Block Heater Cord

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

As you know the block heater plug on our trucks are located in the front bumper and this is where they stay for most people. Some have put a plug recessed into the bumper to make it look nicer then having a cord dangling there. In my case being a Firefighter the way I park […]

RV Summer Driving Tips

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Summer is here and we all like to get away. But just getting in the RV and driving off can sometimes have its problems. Here are a couple suggestions to give your machine just a little bit more pickup and help remedy your overheating problems.   If you don't have one of those quarter million […]

Clamp On Isspro Thermocoupler

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Locate the pipe running from the exhaust manifold on the drivers side over to the turbo. About 2″ above where this pipe attaches to the exhaust manifold a hole can be drilled to accommodate the thermocouple. Start with a small drill bit and work up to 1/4″ one bit size at a time making sure […]

12V Cummins Governor Lever Adjustment

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Here is the ins and outs of the secret governor lever adjustment This is a cut away view of the governor of a P7100 pump. Notice how the lever hit the cam plate flush at the very bottom edge. To check your adjustment the throttle lever needs to be moved until the lever just touches […]

P Pump Cutaway

By dieselminded | Published: 23 Oct 2010

I snapped these Photos at SDX Aneroid Fuel Plate Governor Arm Governor Spring Cover and Throttle Cable Connection Point Governor Springs Pump Cam Delivery Valves Together

Stewart Warner B751 Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B752 Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install Sheet Stewart Warner B752 Air Fuel Ratio Gauge Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner used with permission]

Installing a Throttle Body Spacer

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 23 Oct 2010

That I take my vehicles to a mechanic, even for minor problems, makes me spoiled in some respects. Though I have disciplined myself to change wiper blades, fuses and light bulbs. Nonetheless, when I looked the throttle body spacer over, I took up the challenge to install the unit myself. This isn't a hard one. […]

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 […]