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 […]

FASS Install

By unknown | Published: 8 Nov 2010

This link is the pdf file for the FASS Install guide. [Thanks Diesel Performance Products] FASS Install

Clutch Tips

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Note: Tip 3 is the only one that applies to a Ram pickup TIPS FROM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC. Automotive Products, Inc., the supplier of the Pre- filled Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Assembly for the Dodge Ram (BR), the Dodge Dakota (AN), the Jeep Wrangler (TJ), and the Jeep Cherokee (XJ), has some valuable tips for Automotive […]

24V Transmission Pan Comparisons

By dieselminded | Published: 24 Oct 2010

By adding an increased capacity transmission pan you decrease your fluid temperature and prolong the life of your transmission. Here are some options: Hughes (www.hughesperformance.com) Bolt on deep transmission pans are made from cast aluminum and designed with cooling fins to dissipate heat quicker. Cast aluminum pans hold approximately 2 to 4 extra quarts of […]

Twin Electrical Fans

By dzljim | Published: 24 Oct 2010

It’s been said that the factory fan consumes horsepower, and I’ve heard conflicting results as to what the power increase would be if you were to eliminate the fan and go electric. Me, I just don’t like the idea of that big thing swinging around on the end of the water pump, putting all that […]

The Dodge Diesel Mystery Switch

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

These instructions for the mystery switch are for the 47RH not the 47RE. The later transmission control has a relay that has to be removed and the load pins jumped. The ’96 and later also have more than one orange with black tracer wires on the PCM. There are 2 (two) options you have between […]

Turbo Comparisons

By dieselminded | Published: 24 Oct 2010

When in the process of bombing a CTD you will have to increase your fuel. With the increase of fuel comes an increase in heat. You can safely run 1200° once in a while but major failure can occur if your running at high heat conditions for a period of time. To keep things cooled […]

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 […]

Cummins Motor Parts and Prices

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Cummins Motor Parts and Prices Cummins Motor Parts and Prices

Clutch Replacement

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

TOOLS: Tranny jack 2 or 3 ratchet straps porta power (this will make removing the cross member MUCH eaiser) A bottle jack and a piece of 4×4 will work in a pinch. Drill a hole in the end of the 4×4 to allow the bottle jack shaft to go in the 4×4 a couple of […]

Clutch Replacement

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Start inside the truck. With a Phillips remove the screws holding the shift boot and slide it up. Remove shifter with 3/4″ or 19mm wrench. Pop up transfer case shifter boot and remove bolt/s. Pull out rubber inserts in cupholders and remove bolt/s. Remove plastic shroud. Unbolt shifter boot. Unbolt shift tower carefully and tape […]

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 […]

4 Inch Turbo-Back Kit Number 4005500

By unknown | Published: 9 Nov 2010

Click the link to view the instructions for Turbo-Back Kit #4005500 instructions for Turbo-Back Kit #4005500

Diesel Fault Finding Chart

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Symptom Key # symptom 1 Engine Running Hot 2 Poor Transient Response 3 Smoke 4 Engine Lacks Power 5 Black Exhaust Smoke 6 Blue Exhaust Smoke 7 High Oil Consumption 8 Turbocharger Noisy 9 Cyclic Sound From the Turbocharger 10 Oil Leak from Compressor Seal 11 Oil Leak from Turbine Seal   Note: R = […]

Blue Chip Installation

By dieselminded | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Installation Directions for the Blue Chip Wizard Fuel Management System For the 1998-2002 Dodge For this installation you will need: a ratchet with extension, a 10mm socket, (17 and 19 mm wrenches for 2000 and up trucks only),a 13 mm wrench or socket, an 11mm or 7/16 deep socket or wrench, an electric drill with […]

B Series Valve Clearance Adjustment

By dieselminded | Published: 23 Oct 2010

Tools needed: 14mm wrench 15mm wrench 19mm wrench Large Flat blade screwdriver soft mallet or wood block Engine Barring Tool Long 1/2″ drive wrench Torque Wrench feeler gauge NOTE: The Cummins Midrange Performance Tool Kit (P/N 3399869) contains all of the tools required for an oil and oil filter change, a fuel filter change, and […]