Wastgate Not Working Please (help) - Page 2

***Mopar1973Man*** · 11-07-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nickg

As a bare min you need to monitor the fuel pressure. if you just put a stock LP back in the truck, it might last a week or a yr, they are so hit and miss. but if you invest in a mechanical gauge and some hose, you should spend under 100$ to plumb it in. if thats too much get a warning light, Cummins has a kit (50-60$ I think) or just buy the sender (25$) and get a LED from radio shack.
This is not the best way of watching your fuel pressure but at least its better than nothing!

Only thing about the Cummins low pressure switch is that is comes on at 3.5 PSI which is much too low... I've got one now...

Gauge is the only way to go... DiPricol fuel pressure gauge sells for $40 bucks roughly... Cheaper than Cummins low pressure light...

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MPCAMPERS · 11-08-2009, 08:53 PM

Is That The Gauge Only Or The Gauge Sending Unite, Hose, Every Thing? I Checked The Parts Houses Here Orellyes Autozone They Dont Carry Fuel Pressure Gauges. Dont Under Stand Why I Would Even Want One.napa Auto Would Get Me One But For 100.00+ For The Gauge Only.

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pepsi71ocean · 11-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Give wally at FTE diesel a call, and ask him for a Pyro, trans temp and a fuel pressure gauge, and all the witing as well. It will be about 450 bucks when your done, but it is well worth it.

Ask and get the mechanical fuel gauge and an isolator as well, its mechanical and can't break, unlike an elkectronic gauge...

You need a trans temp because it says you have an auto on it.

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MPCAMPERS · 11-09-2009, 10:23 AM

Mopar1973man
In The Pic You Sent Is That A Small Fuel Line From The Pressure Side Of The Fuel Pump Strate To A Michinacal Gauge! Is There More To It?

By The Way Its A Little Strange Talking To Myself!
My Name Is Also Michael Nelson
We Make The World Turn. Lol

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MPCAMPERS · 11-09-2009, 10:29 AM

I Am Going To Take The Turbo Off To Day And Clean The Wastegate Is There Anything I Should Know? Thanks!
The New
Vp44 Will Be In Tomarrow I Will Start On That Then I Hope Everything Go's Good
[u][b]and Please Everyone, Thanks Alot For All The Help

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 11-09-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MPCAMPERS

Mopar1973man
In The Pic You Sent Is That A Small Fuel Line From The Pressure Side Of The Fuel Pump Strate To A Michinacal Gauge! Is There More To It?

By The Way Its A Little Strange Talking To Myself!
My Name Is Also Michael Nelson
We Make The World Turn. Lol

Consider it a honnor!

As for the pic that the low pressure switch forward and the tubing running back to the gauge. The needle valve is to control/dampen the pulses...

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MPCAMPERS · 11-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Finished With The Wastegate That Was Not To Bad. Went From Not Moveing At All To Moveing With A Flip Of My Finger. 1 1/2 Hr. For A Layman Not To Bad If I Do Sayso. If I Have As Much Luck With The Vp44 I Will Be Very Sooo Happy.

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nickg · 11-10-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopar1973Man

Only thing about the Cummins low pressure switch is that is comes on at 3.5 PSI which is much too low... I've got one now...

Gauge is the only way to go... DiPricol fuel pressure gauge sells for $40 bucks roughly... Cheaper than Cummins low pressure light...

I never said it was the best, BUT for 20$(sender only) it better than nothing! also if you have a mechanical gauge a light is a must have as well, I dont know anyone who can drive and constantly stare at a gauge at the same time, when the light goes on, it brings your attention to the gauge.

I dont think the low pressure senders are all that well calibrated, I'll double check mine but I think it trips closer to 5-6psi (still we're splitting hairs).

My advice would be, IF your planning in the future on getting a box/chip for your truck, save the money you would spend on gauges and put it towards a box/chip that has a monitor, these type boxes have the ability to monitor all your critical engine parameters (fuel pressure/EGT/tranny temp etc) and it can defuel the truck to keep things within the safe zones, it will also beep and warn you if fuel pressure drops. which is something that mechanical gauges or just a normal box or chip cannot do!
But if your not doing it any time soon invest in a gauge/lite in the interm.

quick math

canadian prices)
Comp or EZ (500-600$)
Gauges (pyro/fuel pressure/tranny) 300-400$

Edge J/A (comes with monitor ) 700$
Savings 100-300$ and a product that is better

Sorry if I got off topic!!

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MPCAMPERS · 11-11-2009, 04:56 PM

Well I Got The Vp44 Installed, It Took A Little Bit Longer To Do My Help Did Not Show Up?? Oo Well That Was Just Money In My Pocket. I Had To Use A Mirror To See The Keyway And Line It Up I Just Used A Bit Of My Wifes Finger Nail Polish At The Tip Of The Key It Showed Up Great. It Took About 6hr. For Me To Do, Not Bad For Someone Not Know What He Was Doing! It Really Smooth The Motor Out.a Lot More Go To It, And No More Dead Pedal. Know All I Need To Do Is Get Some Gauges, And A Better Lift Pump.

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but I Have Got The No Code From The Wife At Spending More Money Right Now

.enless Some One Has A Set Thay Went To Donate??lol !!!
Anyway Thanks For All The Help And Ideas Even The Ones That Are Getting Me In Trubble. Lol

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11-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
MPCAMPERS Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IOWA Posts: 24 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MPCAMPERS's Truck Pics	Is That The Gauge Only Or The Gauge Sending Unite, Hose, Every Thing? I Checked The Parts Houses Here Orellyes Autozone They Dont Carry Fuel Pressure Gauges. Dont Under Stand Why I Would Even Want One.napa Auto Would Get Me One But For 100.00+ For The Gauge Only. __________________ 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB SHORT BED, STOCK 5.9, AUTO.

11-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
pepsi71ocean Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Pines, NJ Posts: 313 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts pepsi71ocean's Truck Pics	Give wally at FTE diesel a call, and ask him for a Pyro, trans temp and a fuel pressure gauge, and all the witing as well. It will be about 450 bucks when your done, but it is well worth it. Ask and get the mechanical fuel gauge and an isolator as well, its mechanical and can't break, unlike an elkectronic gauge... You need a trans temp because it says you have an auto on it. __________________ 99 Dodge 3500 CTD Auto 3.55 4x4, BHAF mod 6637, 6 inch lift, Danin Optix Fuel, Pyro and Trans gauge, FASS 95/150 2LO Option!!!! 08 Dodge 3500 CTD Auto 4.10 stock, FTE Diesel ROCKS!! Last edited by pepsi71ocean : 11-08-2009 at 09:06 PM.

11-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
MPCAMPERS Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IOWA Posts: 24 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MPCAMPERS's Truck Pics	Mopar1973man In The Pic You Sent Is That A Small Fuel Line From The Pressure Side Of The Fuel Pump Strate To A Michinacal Gauge! Is There More To It? By The Way Its A Little Strange Talking To Myself! My Name Is Also Michael Nelson We Make The World Turn. Lol __________________ 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB SHORT BED, STOCK 5.9, AUTO.

11-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
MPCAMPERS Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IOWA Posts: 24 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MPCAMPERS's Truck Pics	I Am Going To Take The Turbo Off To Day And Clean The Wastegate Is There Anything I Should Know? Thanks! The New Vp44 Will Be In Tomarrow I Will Start On That Then I Hope Everything Go's Good [u][b]and Please Everyone, Thanks Alot For All The Help __________________ 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB SHORT BED, STOCK 5.9, AUTO.

11-09-2009, 03:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
MPCAMPERS Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IOWA Posts: 24 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MPCAMPERS's Truck Pics	Finished With The Wastegate That Was Not To Bad. Went From Not Moveing At All To Moveing With A Flip Of My Finger. 1 1/2 Hr. For A Layman Not To Bad If I Do Sayso. If I Have As Much Luck With The Vp44 I Will Be Very Sooo Happy. __________________ 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB SHORT BED, STOCK 5.9, AUTO.