8.3 Cummins Diesel Engine Problems, Reliability, Specs

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…

5.9 Cummins 12V vs 24V Cummins Turbodiesel
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5.9 Cummins 12V vs 24V Cummins Turbodiesel

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….

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…