Truck Repair/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| truck problems | 4/8/2007 | Van |
| Q: i have a 1995 gmc sahari and i have all ready put 4 transmissions in it the transmission houseing ... A: Gee Barbara, I have never heard of a problem with that engine tranny combination that would cause ... | ||
| removal of the shifter | 4/6/2007 | Van |
| Q: how do you remove a shifter from a 1985 chevy fullsize pickup truck A: I assume you mean a standard tranny, with a floor shift? There is a semi-dome shaped retainer where ... | ||
| 1992 C1500 Chevy Truck 350ci | 3/27/2007 | Van |
| Q: Would like to know if anyone could tell me why my truck will not stay running. It will start and run ... A: I would suspect the idle air control valve on the throttle body. You can clean it with carb cleaner, ... | ||
| Knock when you turn the steeling wheel | 3/20/2007 | Van |
| Q: There is a knock when I turn my steering wheel.Any solutions A: Depends on where the knock is. If it is in the tilt steering, and there is some slop in the tilt ... | ||
| Ford f150 ext cab --4WD doesnt' work | 3/19/2007 | Van |
| Q: I was plowing and heard a loud bang like hitting a rock with the plow then could not back up. NO ... A: Get it on a pile of snow or something so the rear wheels are spinning, and while they are spinning, ... | ||
| chevy 1995 silverado 1500 4x4 | 3/12/2007 | Van |
| Q: I have a question, my son who is in college is looking at a one of these being a mom, and never ... A: I sure hate to jump in here without even seeing the truck. It is a good model truck, and for a 4X4, ... | ||
| Dodge Ram4X4 code 742 output speed sensor | 3/9/2007 | Van |
| Q: I am involved in My Boss's Kid's truck. I am a GM tech but we don't use that code so I have no idea ... A: That could be the same as a VSS code. Is the speedometer and cruise control working? Just a loose ... | ||
| 305 or 350 in 1996 GMC 1500 | 2/26/2007 | Van |
| Q: I was hoping for some advice. Had the engine blow on my 1996 GMC 1500 4x4 that had a 305. I'm ... A: Sure it's worth while. Go to the following link, and sign up. it is totally free, and no junk mail. ... | ||
| High oil pressure on 5.9 Cummins | 2/24/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have pieced together 5.9 engine from parts so what I have is 12 valve engine with some 24 valve ... A: The block is different for the ISB which has a hole for "dump to sump" when regulating the oil ... | ||
| 2000 gmc sierra | 2/24/2007 | Van |
| Q: Ive just replaced my u-joints to take care of a clunk when shifting and a vibration starting at 50 ... A: Be sure you installed the "C"clips in the u joint caps in the rear diff yoke. Any chance the ... | ||
| Engine cranks but wont start (No smoke) | 2/20/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a 1994 International 9400 Eagle with an N14 Cummins with a no start condition. I am not ... A: 243 is less than 6 volts detected at one of the engine brake driver pins indicates a current draw ... | ||
| install time on jake brake onto cummings m-11 | 2/20/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I purchased a real clean use jake brake and I want to know about how long it SHOULD take to install ... A: If you have all the harware parts that is the simple part.The hard part is going to be the wiring ... | ||
| N 14 Temp problem | 2/19/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Temp guage on 99 Volvo 770 quite showing operating temps replaced sensor on thermostate housing, ... A: Make sure engine protection is turned ON in the ECM then no damage can occur from overheating,low ... | ||
| Head Gasket | 2/19/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have an N14 Litre cummins, with a problem of oil in the water, not a significant amount but enough ... A: Dont think a head gasket would cause that problem.Does it have a trans cooler that is water ... | ||
| dashboard lights | 2/19/2007 | Van |
| Q: I have a 1992 chevrolet z71 truck, The dashboard lightstop working and tail-light stop working after ... A: Surely must have blown a fuse. I wouldn't have thought water alone would have done it, but something ... | ||
| n-14 red top | 2/18/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: the truck i am purchasing has 612000 what is normal mileage for a in frame anything to check for ... A: Supose to last a million miles before overhauls but most dont make it for other reason than being ... | ||
| 1994 4 wd Chevy Radiator CK series | 2/18/2007 | Van |
| Q: We are trying to drain the radiator so that we can put some sealant in but there is not a drain on ... A: On the drivers side, from the engine compartment side, there is a drain valve. Strange looking one, ... | ||
| M11 valve settings for injectors | 2/16/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: The correct procedure and setting valves for injectors on a 1997 Volvo M11. I have worked on older ... 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 ... | ||
| 93 S10 Blazer 4x4 4.3L auto... | 2/16/2007 | Van |
| Q: Just wondered if it was ok to leave it in 4 wheel drive high/low? It's been very cold here and ... A: Best to NOT use it in four wheel drive on clear dry pavement. Temps play a small part in the ... | ||
| N14 piston specs | 2/15/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: The engine has 600000 on it. I am currently replacing the heads do to some fuel in the coolant. I ... A: Mainly the problem with pistons is heat cracks.I would clean them in hot soapy water(if blast ... | ||
| injector pump timing | 2/15/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I need detailed instructions on how to time up injector pumpon '97 dodge 1-tonwith 5.9 liter ... A: First thing is to get the fuel pump nut loose.Next find TDC #1 by turning the engine with a ratchet ... | ||
| 1993 gmc sierra 1500 won't start | 2/15/2007 | Van |
| Q: Son has had trouble starting it for several days. It would only start if he primed it first. 350, I ... A: It IS fuel injected. Throttle body injection, to be exact. Those wires go to the two injectors on ... | ||
| 97' 5.9 cummins | 2/14/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I HAVE A 97' 5.9 CUMMINS AND IT WAS LOOSING PRIME AND HAD A SLIGHT MISS SO I REPLACED THE LIFT ... A: Loosing prime could also be the return check valve in the fuel pump.Low fuel pressure will cause ... | ||
| m-11 overhead | 2/14/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: sir, I am going to be doing my first m-11 overhead this weekend and i have a couple questions ... 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 ... | ||
| N14 piston specs | 2/13/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Hey, I am trying to find specs on pistons for a n14 435hp. I have bad oil consumption and feel time ... A: Personally I have checked only a few sets for reuse.They have a gauge set "tool" go-no go for ... | ||
| excessive smoke | 2/13/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: We have a Cummins BTAA5.9C engine in a JCB front end loader. Bosch Rotary Injector pump was ... A: Rotary pumps should have a key in the shaft to go into the fuel pump drive gear.Remove the plug on ... | ||
| 1995 M-11 in a freightliner | 2/11/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I am trying to replace the timing gear housing and I am having trouble removing the cam gear. was ... A: Personally I don't remove the gear if I can help it.Ill remove the pushtubes,get coat hangers to ... | ||
| 1993 chevy silverado 1500 | 2/11/2007 | Van |
| Q: I have the above vehicle with 4.3 V6. what is the normal oil pressure range for this vehicle? On ... A: All sounds normal. If you mean it is slow for the heater to work, you could have a restricted heater ... | ||
| hard starting | 2/10/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: 2004,ism. Very hard to start, gotten worse, fuel solenoid has power, fuel filter is new, batteries ... A: I would check to see if it has a tube in the fuel filter(FS1000 or 1001).Check fuel pressure while ... | ||
| head gasket | 2/10/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Cliff,My front head gasket was leaking you could see it bubbling when I let it idle,Also when I pull ... A: The head gasket actually doesn't set on the block flush like other engines.The liners protrude ... | ||
| Engine Warning Light | 2/9/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Cummins ISM 410, Engine Warning light comes on. Fault Code says 128:F00 PID 155_A. Can you tell me ... A: Does the truck have a diagnostic switch on it to check the codes?Cummins uses a 3 or 4 digit ... | ||
| Cummins | 2/9/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: ! I am a mechanic.. Does anyone offer Cummins Tech. manuals on CD's? On running the overhead, could ... A: It doesn't matter which letter you start with,just go in firing order.Both valves will be closed on ... | ||
| 1994 S-10 blazer engine starting problem | 2/9/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a 1994 S-10 blazer with the vortec v-6/4.3ltr engine.I cant get it to start.It has a very ... A: Make sure it is firng at the plugs by taking one off,getting a screwdriver and putting it in the ... | ||
| cummins ism | 2/8/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: i was wandering if you could tell me the procedures for adjusting the valves on a ism engine cpl # ... A: On the electronic engines,you adjust valves & inj on same cyl.The mark A is now 1-6,B is 2-5, & C ... | ||
| ford truck fuel filter | 2/8/2007 | Van |
| Q: Need to replace the fuel filter on my 1999 F150 Lariat 5.4V8 how do you disconnect the line from ... A: There is a special tool for that. It is a garter spring release tool. It is the same type used on ... | ||
| AC on a Cummins 4bt | 2/7/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I am using a 4 bolt Sadem compressor, I purchased it thru Jeepair.com, it has a serpenten pulley on ... A: If I find an easy compressor setup it would have a V belt.I could get a part number for the fan ... | ||
| 98 CHEVY SILVERADO 5.7L 350 4X4 | 2/7/2007 | Van |
| Q: WAS IDLING HIGH WILL DRIVING BUT WHEN COME TO STOP WOULD DROP DOWN TO NORMAL.HAD TESTED AT ADVANCE ... A: You can clean the idle air control valve, usually without even removing it from the throttle body. ... | ||
| 1998 dodge 24 valve cummings wont start | 2/7/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I just purchased a used 98 ram cummings diesel. I left out over a pint of fuel at the fuel separator ... A: They are a bugger to get the air out of the system,just turn key on & "bump" the starter every 30 ... | ||
| N14 LOW OIL PRESSURE | 2/6/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have had the same problem as the other person with the International. I have a 1997 freightliner I ... A: I would take the regulator out & clean the regulator plunger.If that does not help then check the ... | ||
| run out | 2/6/2007 | Cliff B. |
| Q: flyer with rotor:Warning to obtain an accurate surface runout measurement. the rotor must be ... A: They want you to check for rotor running true on the hub,not wobbling because it is not mounted ... | ||
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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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