Truck Repair/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 99 dodge cum | 12/14/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: i need the timing setting for gear train and injection pump A: The crank & cam gear have "0"s & possibly the fuel pump drive gear.Usually there are painted marks ... | ||
| 89 F-350 w/ 7.3 diesel | 12/12/2006 | Van |
| Q: i have a 7.3 in which yesterday I started up and 20 sec. later it shut off. now it takes a few ... A: Maybe, but it may also be air trapped in the system. Are you sure the transfer pump is keeping the ... | ||
| 1989 gmc 1500 4x4 | 12/11/2006 | Van |
| Q: when truck warms up it quits - no fuel --cools down for about a half hour and it starts and runs ... A: Crank sensor comes to mind, although there is an oil pressure switch that supplies power to the fuel ... | ||
| smallest cummins bolt in/reverse hotrodding | 12/10/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: What is the smallest diesel that will bolt into a Dodge without fabricating custom mounts etc.? ... A: There is a 4 cyl B series engine that everything bolts up the same except it has 4 cyl.Not all ... | ||
| gmc brakes | 12/10/2006 | Van |
| Q: how do you bleed brakes on a 97 gmc suburban, with a power boost system? A: Here is an address to about as good a set of instructions as I have seen. ... | ||
| L 10 WONT STAY RUNNING | 12/10/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I HAVE L10 CUMMINGS WHEN I START IT UP IT RUNS FINE FOR ABOUT 2OR3 MIN. THEN IT JUST FALLS DEAD.IT ... A: If it is a Celect it might have idle shutdown ENABLED in the programming.That would have to be ... | ||
| valve adjustment | 12/9/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a 1971 4200 Transtar and I would like to know the gauge measurement for the gap intake and ... A: Depending on which injectors you have... For PT Inj(Spring protrudes past inj boby):You adjust ... | ||
| ESN | 12/9/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I am trying to find part # for isb275 pistons since they are dual ni anodized. I need them for my ... A: Well Cummins use a CPL(Control or Critical Parts List) for parts like head,cam,pistons,injectors,& ... | ||
| changing headlight bulb | 12/9/2006 | Van |
| Q: I have a F-350 pickup. Having difficutly in getting the headlamp out to change a bulb. Instructions ... A: Before 96, back to about 87, they mostly had composite lights where you replace the bulb from ... | ||
| startup problem | 12/5/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: i have a 2001 dodge 24valve 5.9 cummins when i start it white smokes and misses until i rev and ... A: That fault is fault code 369 saying it is not seeing the engine position signal from pin 18 of the ... | ||
| 1997 5.9L (Dodge) | 12/4/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: My dad has recently purchased a 1997 Dodge w/ a5.9L Cummins. The fuel is adjusted up (I guess to up ... A: The 12V engines are not real hard to time but time consuming & makes a mess.There is a plastic ... | ||
| 97' 12V 5.9L Stall after start issue | 12/4/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: My son has the 97' 5.9L Diesel and it is having basic performance issue's. 1) if the truck is parked ... A: It is not the fuel shutdown solenoid causing the leaking back overnight.It is either the transfer ... | ||
| clicking distributor | 12/2/2006 | Van |
| Q: I have a 93 chevy 1500 2wd 350 5.7l that has a clicking sound under the distributor. It does not ... A: Might be enough clarance in the bushing to allow the rotor to touch the towers inside the cap until ... | ||
| 1964 chevy C-10 | 11/30/2006 | Van |
| Q: I have a 64' C-10. I replaced the 283 with a 80's smallblock 350. The motor has a HEI dis. Headers, ... A: The electronic part of the choke connects through an oil pressure switch to battery voltage. it is ... | ||
| n-14 thermostat replacment | 11/30/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Looking for some guidance on replacing a thermostat on a 1992 Ford LTLA with a n-14? A: Thermostat housing is bolted to the frt rocker housing where the top radiator hose connects.Should ... | ||
| 2001 Cummins Stall/Power loss | 11/30/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: No fault light at all. I took it by the dealership to have them run a diagnostic on the entire ... A: They must be talking about the TPS(Throttle Position Sensor) beacuse there are only an EPS(cam ... | ||
| prime ttruck | 11/30/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: ok had to tank on dr, side had a leak so took that tank of had a fuel regulater on it but bypass ... A: Just hook wire to original electric fuel pump wire.Make sure the pump you have has enough pressure ... | ||
| NTCC-444 | 11/29/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: On two occasions we have had an injector rocker arm break at the adjustment screw (horizontally like ... A: Have not seen that often on any engine.You torque the injectors down now instead of the tappet tool ... | ||
| fuel in intake | 11/28/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I HAVE A CUMMINS IN A DODGE TRUCK THAT HAS RAWL FUEL IN THE INTAKE WHY ? A: If it is a 89-93 then maybe a crack in the head where fuel filter is plumbed into it.If a 94-97 12 ... | ||
| old ford dump w/ntc350 cummins | 11/28/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Trying to find specs for valve lash and fuel timing. Older '85 Ford LN9000 w/cummins engine. Could ... A: Is it a STC or just a manual engine?They ajust differently.This procedure is for TOP STOP ... | ||
| 5.9cummings fuel injection | 11/28/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I am a shade tree mechanic with a Job to do on a 91 dodge with a 5.9 in it. It is leaking fuel ... A: They are not hard to change out.Take oil fill off frt drivers side of engine.Take fuel pump drive ... | ||
| 1993 Ford FD-1460 8.3L Cummins | 11/27/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I'm changing the coolant on a 1993 8.3L Cummins. Ford specified Part# E6HZ-19549-A, Spec ... A: Fleetgaurd Complete but thats Cummins talking.Any low silicate antifreeze with a new DCA filter.The ... | ||
| prime ttruck | 11/27/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: 1987 silveroda only way to start it is to pour gas in carb. can here the fuel pump running but know ... A: I had an 86 S-10 do that and it was because someone put a electric fuel pump on the frame & hook ... | ||
| Cummins M-11 400 Fuel Problem | 11/27/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Have a problem w/stutter or miss when letting up on fuel. Hard down on accelerator miss fades to ... A: More than likely a fuel pressure problem or injector& not a sensor.First I would check fuel ... | ||
| Running Rack on 1987 855 C | 11/27/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Cliff, I need to run the rack on my 1987 855-C(235) CPL413 Config D091325CX02 Serial # ... A: Does it have TOP STOP or PT injectors?They ajust differently.This procedure is for TOP STOP. ... | ||
| 98 Chevy 3500HD hard starting hot / fuel problem | 11/27/2006 | Van |
| Q: "I have had a 98 Chevy 3500 HD truck since new, its a 16000lb gross weight, with 39000 miles, yes ... A: Your average light truck, the fuel pump should run for two seconds after the key is turned to run. ... | ||
| n14 celect | 11/25/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: First are tappets orintation big hole to exhaust side of engine? also when setting injector ... A: On the Celect,you adjust valves & inj on same cyl.The mark A is now 1-6,B is 2-5, & C is 3-4.Valves ... | ||
| Cummins L-10 white smoke. | 11/24/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I too have an L-10 that emits a tremendous amount of white smoke upon starting or when the engine is ... A: There are no certain keys to start with.We had a camgear machined for a "slip fit" so we would not ... | ||
| 1986 chevy s10 2.8 v6 knocking noise in motor | 11/24/2006 | Van |
| Q: There is a knocking noise in the rightside of my motor now ..it used to sound like a tap tap tap ... A: If you think you might have a rod knocking, it could be silent when cold, due to the thickness of ... | ||
| 2004 Cummings Problem | 11/22/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have an '04 2500 4x4 Cummings. When going interstate speeds I have experienced a sudden loss then ... A: We dont get to work on the new Dodge engines because they changed the electronics for Dodge.We dont ... | ||
| N14 Headgasket | 11/22/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: My KW has an N14 Cummins. I was told the middle gasket is blowed. KW wants $2,750.00 to repair this. ... A: Well you need a large torque wrench for head bolts & 3/4 drive air gun would be nice for turning ... | ||
| 1979 ford truck steering problem | 11/22/2006 | Van |
| Q: Within one weekend I started to experience steering problems with my 1979 f350. It was drifting ... A: Wow Culley, You covered about everything. I assume during the kingpin job, or the alignment, that ... | ||
| 1999 dodge ram 2500 deisel | 11/21/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: my truck is showing 2 codes p0216, and p1689 i have replaced the lift pump and my problems are that ... A: The ECM is bolted to the block behind fuel injection pump. The pins are 1-50 from left to right in ... | ||
| setting valves | 11/19/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a cummings celect N14 Plus. I need find out what you set the valves at? Can you Please help ... A: On the Celect,you adjust valves & inj on same cyl.The mark A is now 1-6,B is 2-5, & C is 3-4.Valves ... | ||
| oil leak | 11/18/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have f250 power stroke we have put 2 rear main seals in it still have leak some one said it may be ... A: I have seen where oil leaking does run down the pass side looking but have not checked to see where ... | ||
| 1995 Chevy Silverado | 11/18/2006 | Van |
| Q: My father owns the truck listed in the memo. Here is his problem and I am going to try to translate ... A: That 6.5 Turbo, V8....does that happen to be a 6.5 Turbo DIESEL? If so, do a Google search for FSD ... | ||
| 1996 8.3 cummings | 11/17/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have recently purchased a truck with an 8.3 in it. On the intake manifold it says not to use ... A: If it has a "helper" to start it will be an electric heater grid made in the intake manifold.Or an ... | ||
| 94 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel | 11/17/2006 | Van |
| Q: I am a small shop owner and we put a msater cylinder on a customers car. He is now sueing us., ... A: I doubt it. Sounds more like it was driven with the parking brake on. As for the transmission, the ... | ||
| 5.9 cummins | 11/16/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a 2000 4-wheel drive 3/4 ton. I was comming home from work and I made a turn went to go into ... A: ANy fault codes?Try breaking loose an injector line to see if fuel is coming out?Those ISBs are a ... | ||
| 1990 chevy k1500 park lights | 11/15/2006 | Van |
| Q: looking for a little help I have 1990 chevy k1500 5.7L the other day started blowing the parklights ... A: Good to clean and check the ground, but a bad ground won't blow the fuse. Takes a short or overload ... | ||
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Cliff B.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am ASE Certified Med/HD Master Tech but only work on Cummins engines. I have worked on them since 1989. I can answer questions about electronic or mechanical problems with heavy duty or mid range Cummins engines.(ISX, ISM, ISB, ISC, L10, M11, N14, 6C, and B series).
Experience
I have worked on Cummins engines since 1989.I am ASE certified Master Med & HD Truck Mechanic.
Education/Credentials
Nashville Auto Diesel College Graduate in 1984.
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