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| 1992 Chevy 1500 4x4 | 11/21/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: I need to change the gears in the front drive axle in my truck. (1992 Chevy 4x4 with the IFS) Where ...
A: sorry, I didn't realize you had experience in this field. As far as finding info goes...your guess ...
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| F350 no head or tail lights | 11/20/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: We have a 2000 F350 Dually truck. The head and tail lights are not working. All fuses and relays ...
A: Make sure there is power at the fuses for the headlight curcuit, next make sure there is power at ...
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| 2003 Mack truck out of fuel | 11/19/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: I have a 2003 Mack Granite tri-axle dump truck that was run out of fuel and won't restart. No hand ...
A: try removing the fuel filters first and refilling them then re install. try starting it, if no go, ...
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| 1992 Chevy 1500 4x4 | 11/19/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: I need to change the gears in the front drive axle in my truck. (1992 Chevy 4x4 with the IFS) Where ...
A: Installing a new gear set is a lot more involved than just a re/re of new parts. the new ring and ...
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| M11 won't crank. | 11/19/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I stalled my L9000 while the air brake was still locked. Now the message is "shut off eng". I get ...
A: You can deactivate or clear a fault code by turning on the ignition and pressing the throttle pedal ...
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| 4wd clinking sound | 11/18/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: 1988 blazer tbi 2.8l when engaged in 4wd high it makes a clinking sound when lo 4wd it doesnt ...
A: It is possible there is something gone bad in the T-case, Does it have any drivability issues other ...
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| M11 won't crank. | 11/18/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I stalled my L9000 while the air brake was still locked. Now the message is "shut off eng". I get ...
A: In the event of no fault code display of any problem, I advise you take out the starter motor for ...
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| error code and reseting | 11/17/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: have a 1996 kenworth with a m11 cummings, error code 241 flashing on dash, shows also low oil light ...
A: First things first, If the engine is not cranking then there is an issue with your cranking curcuit ...
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| injectors | 11/15/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: I HAVE a 2000 dakota that had a blown engine. i got a engine from a junk yard that had pink ...
A: I did some serching and I found a POSSIBLE answer for ya..... the pink injectors are for a 97-99 ...
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| 04 1500 z71 | 11/14/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: i start my truck up and go to drive and accelerate and it seems like the drivers side rear wheel is ...
A: I would recommend jacking up your rear axle (chock front wheels) release the brakes and put it in ...
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| 1990 f450 460 engine | 11/14/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: truck wont stay running...will run for a little while as lon as i keep pumpinf gas pedal. soon as i ...
A: There could be a couple of reasons for this: 1. Check the throttle linkage if it is mechanical ...
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| dodge v10 won't start | 11/13/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: New ECM on 1995 dodge 2500 v10 4 wheel drive pickup. Fired one time and then engine just turns ...
A: try buying a haynes manual or a chilton manual...walmart, canadian tire (if you're in canada), any ...
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| fuel injector replacement with jake brake | 11/13/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: when I pull the jake brake to replace injector do values and injector need to be set or will they ...
A: You need to readjust both the injector and the C brake or jake whenever you remove injector. The ...
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| dodge v10 won't start | 11/13/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: New ECM on 1995 dodge 2500 v10 4 wheel drive pickup. Fired one time and then engine just turns ...
A: find the ecm relay (under the hood?),pull the relay out and verify that there is primary power and ...
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| wont start | 11/11/2009 | Matt Stewart |
Q: i have a 1995 7.3 powerstroke i just put new injectors in and after i put in the injectors it ran ...
A: White smoke is a sign of unburnt fuel, which means it is getting way too much fuel. double check all ...
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| help | 11/4/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: and turns the light at the start of shutdown, lasts 30 seconds on and then off. and repair can help ...
A: You did not say if the lights on and off have any effect on the engine. If it is a celect engine, ...
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| n14 | 11/1/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks ...
A: Jade, sorry for taking this long to answer your question. Obviously engine smoke is an indicator of ...
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| m11 | 10/31/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: What is the difference between celect and stc. In order to set the valves and injectors. ISM 370
A: Celect is simply a system developd by Cummins to electronically manage an engine. it consists of an ...
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| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/23/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
A: No, pls find the correct order: Vs Mark Injector Valve A 1-6 VS 3 5 B ...
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| Cummins M11 | 10/22/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: We have a truck w/ M11 celect plus with a skip had a fault code ( inactive) P332 no voltage on ...
A: Greg, I have copied the following for your perusal. I dont think it was an inactive fault with the ...
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| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/21/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
A: Cylinders in a 6 cylinder engine are numbered 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 from the front of engiine to the rear. ...
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| n14 | 10/20/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks ...
A: That was an STC injector. The setting is different from the other injector types. It is a zero lash ...
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| M11 | 10/19/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I am an old bus driver who runs mostly detroit and some cats...i am considering buying a motorhome ...
A: My general experience locally here in Nigeria on Cummins M11 has to do with difficulty in ...
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| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/19/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
A: No Felix. you need only two revolutions to complete the setting of the six cylinders. If you start ...
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| 1990 L10 Smokes | 10/14/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ...
A: On the persistent smoke, I advice the following: 1. Check and clean out the air filter or replace ...
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| 2000 n-14 hard to start. | 10/13/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: !! first off i parked my 2000 kw n-14 cummins for a few months.why things were real slow. i just put ...
A: Really a puzzle. Havig done all of the above, I advise that you check fuel inlet line from the tank ...
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| 1990 L10 Smokes | 10/12/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ...
A: Smoking especially on a turbocharged engine during the commencement of acceleration is normal. It is ...
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| M11 Help | 10/6/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: Im working on a 1994 cummins m11 Ive got power to the ecm and fuel sender but the truck will not ...
A: To help find probable solution to this problem, you need to clarify the following; 1. Does the ...
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| 855 cummins | 10/4/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have a 855 cummins big cam in a ford 976 tractor, i bought the tractor last fall used it for a ...
A: From experience, I know that overheating due to malfunction of the cooling system may lead to ...
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| Flatbed Trucks | 10/4/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I want to go into haulage business. I am discussing with my in-laws in US in getting a mack flatbed ...
A: Bunmi, 1. I believe that the kind of glue you mentioned will not endanger any of the truck ...
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| Cummins N14 | 9/22/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have a small fleet in Nigeria. I wanted to purchase a Freightliner with an N14 engine but was ...
A: Shehu, The reality of the current situation in Nigeria with regards to proper diagnosis of engines ...
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| Cummins 5.9 ISB Fuel line leak | 9/15/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I had a fuel airlock on a 2000 Cummins 24 valve 5.9 ISB after draining the water in fuel seperator ...
A: Air lock occurs as a result of opening, loose fittings and joints or cracks in the high pressure ...
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| n14 cummins 1998 | 9/10/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: have oil leak at the back of the motor can't tell if its the rear main seal just start to leak last ...
A: If the oil leakage is coming out between the flywheel housing and the engine block, it is most ...
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| n14 | 9/4/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks
A: The basic rule is to check the engine data plate for information on the type of injector adjustment ...
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| Truck shut down | 9/2/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: 1997 Volvo with a M-11 Cummins Motor- Why does my truck jerk and act like it is going to shut down? ...
A: I can offer the following advise. 1 Check the quality of your diesel fuel. 2. Clean your fuel tank ...
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| cummin n-14 | 9/1/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: A customer complains about low power condition on a cummins n-14 when under a load. what would be ...
A: troubleshooting a low power complaint is exhaustive. However, you can find answer to the following ...
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| 1988 or 89 855 Cummins big cam | 8/21/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: .. My brother has a dumptruck with a 1988 or 89 Cummins 855 big cam engine that has suddenly ...
A: Jodi, I need to clarify the oil pressure value you quoted is it the same as 10 p.s.i and 21 p.s.i. ...
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| 6.0 Liter Hard Start | 8/15/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have an '06 6.0L F-350 with 97k miles. About 2 weeks ago it began having hard starts. If left for ...
A: Hard starting can occur due to a variety of reasons among which are: 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Air in ...
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| fault codes | 8/13/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: I have a customers truck in my workshop with an isc 300 that has intermittent fault codes appearing. ...
A: Adam, i have sent you a reply a couple of days ago on this question perhaps you did not receive it. ...
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| F250 7.3l POWERSTROKE | 8/11/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: 1995 model F250 7.3l powerstroke engine After the truck has been shut off for a period of time (2 or ...
A: When you shutdown an engine, fuel stops going to the injectors. However, most diesel system are ...
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