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
5.9 12v Cummins 6BT
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
5.9 12 Valve Cummins Diesel – Adjust Idle Speed
Correct Idle speed is: Automatic Transmission - in drive with AC on 750-800 RPM Manual Tansmission - in neutral with AC on 750-800 RPM NOTE: These speeds may cause stalling when the engine is cold. If this is occurs, adjust the idle speed to 900 RPM. The dash tachometer is not accurate enough for proper adjustment. If you have adjusted the idle using … [Read more...] about 5.9 12 Valve Cummins Diesel – Adjust Idle Speed
Cummins Diesel 5.9 Engines – Killer Dowel Pin
5.9 12v Cummins Killer Dowel Pin Problems The 5.9L Cummins 12-valve diesel engines, manufactured between 1988 and 1998, feature a steel dowel pin that locates the front timing gearcase. Over time, this steel dowel pin can wobble out due to the constant heat cycles and vibrations of the engine. If (or when) the dowel pin works its way completely out, it falls into the timing … [Read more...] about Cummins Diesel 5.9 Engines – Killer Dowel Pin
Cummins Diesel 5.9 Liter B Series Engines
Cummins 12v 5.9L 6BT The Cummins Diesel 5.9 liter Engine 6BT, aka the Cummins "12-valve" was the first member of the "B" engine family to be used in a light truck vehicle. The 6BT used Robert Bosch GmbH fuel systems, injector, and VE rotary pump and P7100 inline injection pumps. Some early 6BT's were supplied with CAV rotary pumps instead, before the Bosch system became the … [Read more...] about Cummins Diesel 5.9 Liter B Series Engines