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 […]

A Good Chain Can Make All The Difference

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 23 Oct 2010

I cannot describe the feeling but I know you’ve felt it before. The feeling you get when you know something is enormously wrong but just before the full impact hits you. It was only five fifteen but it was dark outside. I stepped outside my truck and was looking back at the trailer. From where […]

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 […]

Ford 7.3L Engine Removal – The REAL How To

By dzljim | Published: 23 Oct 2010

After replacing my rear axle cover due to rust through, I noticed severe rust on the engine oil pan. I’ve had experiences with rusted oil pans in the past and knew this had to be taken care of soon, or I’d be doing it in the middle of an Ohio winter. Early October, 2001, I […]

24V Cummins Engine Diagram

By unknown | Published: 22 Oct 2010

24V Engine Diagram [click on image for larger version]

Rotary Axis Supply Pump Installation 24V CTD

By Dean Isaacson | Published: 8 Nov 2010

[thanks to K-O Engineering] Click the link for the pdf version of the RASP installation manual for the 24V CTD motor. RASP installation manual

Adjusting Rear Drum Brakes

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

For trucks equipped with drum brakes there are a multiple of ways to adjust them. You should be able to get them to adjust automatically by using one of the procedures below. None of them work on my truck and I have to adjust mine manually. I even put all new hardware kits on and […]

Bronco Fuel Tank Mod

By dzljim | Published: 23 Oct 2010

When I upgraded my Fuel System pick-ups and returns, and try to plumb a balance line between the front and rear tanks. I found out that the Broncos used a single 33 gallon rear mounted tank. With the combined capacity of about 38 gallons using the OEM F-series tanks, I figured I could loose the […]

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 […]

Heated Tow Mirror Swap

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

You need to have the bases from an 2nd gen. tow mirror equipped truck. Then purchase a set of Power/heated tow mirrors from a 3rd gen truck, you can get them in a kit (which is both mirrors, you will still need to buy a switch, knob and nut) Once you have all four mirrors, […]

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 […]

Superchips 3705 Chart and Installation

By unknown | Published: 23 Oct 2010

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 […]

Stewart Warner B752 Full Pillar Pod Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B752 Full Pillar Pod Install Sheet Stewart Warner B752 Full Pillar Pod Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner used with permission]

12V Cummins Thermostat Replacement

By unknown | Published: 24 Oct 2010

Symptom/Condition: The vehicle may not warm completely, especially in cold ambient temperatures. This condition may be due to a thermostat that is stuck in the partial open position by debris in the cooling system. NOTE: THE COOLING SYSTEM USED ON THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES PROVIDES THE CAPACITY AND PROTECTION OF THE HIGHER GVWR […]

Stewart Warner B756 Standard Tachometer Install Sheet

By unknown | Published: 10 Nov 2010

Click the link below for the pdf version of Stewart Warner B756 Standard Tachometer Install Sheet Stewart Warner B756 Standard Tachometer Install Sheet [thanks to Stewart Warner used with permission]