8.3 Cummins Engine Cummins began producing the original 8.3 C-series engines in 1985. The ISC 8.3 Cummins came out in 1998 and uses the same basic design. It offers up to 400 horsepower and 1075 lb-ft of torque. This made it a great engine for fire trucks, trash trucks, and heavy equipment. However, the ISC 8.3 diesel is likely best known for its use in motorhomes. Many regard … [Read more...] about 8.3 Cummins Diesel Engine Problems, Reliability, Specs
Cummins Diesel Engines
12V vs 24V Cummins Turbodiesel
Cummins 12v vs 24v Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins engines are often regarded as some of the most reliable light truck turbodiesel engines ever. The 12v Cummins, also known as the 6BT, has a legendary reputation for reliability. However, the newer 24v 5.9 (ISB 5.9) Cummins is still an excellent, reliable diesel engine with a few pros of its own. Point is - the 12v vs 24v Cummins … [Read more...] about 12V vs 24V Cummins Turbodiesel
The 5 Most Common 12v Cummins 6BT Engine Problems
The legendary Cummins 12v, also known as the 5.9L 6BT, is widely regarded as the best diesel engine ever. The 12v was released by Cummins in 1984 primarily for farm equipment. In 1989, Cummins and Dodge partnered with the 12v launching in Dodge /Ram's 2500 & 3500 trucks. It is the big brother to the 3.9L Cummins 4BT, which is essentially a 12v 6BT minus 2 cylinders. The … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common 12v Cummins 6BT Engine Problems
The 4 Most Common 3.9L Cummins 4BT Engine Problems
The 3.9L Cummins 4BT engine was released in 1983 and was predominantly used in smaller commercial vans such as bread trucks and other small delivery trucks. Despite its initial use in commercial vehicles, the engine has become extremely popular in the 4x4 and off-road communities for engine swaps. Additionally, it is commonly used in farm equipment, forklifts, dozers, and other … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common 3.9L Cummins 4BT Engine Problems
Cummins P2509 Engine Code – Disagnosis & Troubleshooting
Cummins P2509 Engine Code When you scan your Dodge/Ram Cummins engine and receive a P2509 diagnostic code, it will read 'ECM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent Code'. P2509 appears on Cummins engines when there is an electronic signal being sent to the ECM/PCM that is faulty or intermittent. Electronic signals are measured within parameters, and when the signal falls … [Read more...] about Cummins P2509 Engine Code – Disagnosis & Troubleshooting