Dedicated to performance modifications and repair and maintenance information for Dodge & RAM trucks with the Cummins diesel engines, EcoDiesel, and HD gas engines. We’ve got articles covering the legendary 5.9 Cummins 12v and 24v engines, 6.7 Cummins, EcoDiesel, and more.
The Bosch VP44 Injection Pump Overflow Valve is located on the side of the Cummins injection pump. It is also used to connect the fuel return line (banjo fitting) to the fuel injection pump. Bosch VP44 Injection Pump Symptoms Fuel volume from the fuel transfer (lift) pump will always provide more fuel than the fuel injection pump…
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…
The Cummins “53” Block was used in Cummins 24 valve ISB diesel engines from 1998.5-2002. Manufactured by Brazilian company, TUPY. The “53” block casting has thin water jacket walls that are susceptible to cracking. With coolant cavitation, corrosion, coolant pressure in the block, frequent or heavy towing they may crack, causing a loss of coolant. Failing to…
The 5.9 Cummins 12v was known for its bulletproof reliability. However, Cummins had to modernize the engine and add newer technology to keep up with the diesel power race of the 90’s, bringing the new 24v common rail engine. The switch from a 12v to 24v and to common rail fueling lead to a number…
P1693 is commonly mistaken as “Turbo Charge Control Circuit Malfunction”. However, on Cummins turbo diesel engines, this code has nothing to do with the turbocharger. P1693 is considered the “companion code”. It is triggered when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a code that us not actually associated with the PCM. Usually, the code is related…
