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TNRIPNROR · 08-10-2006, 02:35 PM

What about the Chevy wheel cylinders from napa I don't have the part # handy but they help for trucks with drum brakes it's one of my best mods yet.RIP

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**Diesel-Dan** · 08-10-2006, 02:43 PM

Napa part #TS 4637337

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www.FASSRide.com

2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp,

Currently running on B-100
'02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG

***Mopar1973Man*** · 08-11-2006, 07:24 AM

CHANGING OIL FILTERS WITHOUT A MESS

Most people here know how to change oil on a vehicle. So I'm not going into to that at all. But when it comes time to spin the oil filter off it can be a mess. I know from experience that the oil filter is going to be hot and oilly. Which is going to make it diffucult to manuver out and hang on to it long enough to get it out...

Next time you change your filter crack it loose. Then grab a large zip-loc bag or two plastic grocery bag and place it over the filter. Now spin it off. Don't let go of the filter yet. Now the plastic bag will keep the oil from spilling all over your nice truck.

Now don't forget to oil up your new FLEETGUARD and spin it on!

WARNING!

- When priming you new filter remember that anything that gets inside the center hole will be pumped into the engine. Don't let any debris fall in this hole it will cause serious engine damage. Plugged oil cooling jets etc.

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***got...DIESEL?*** · 08-11-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TNRIPNROR

What about the Chevy wheel cylinders from napa I don't have the part # handy but they help for trucks with drum brakes it's one of my best mods yet.RIP

37337 on the napa computer

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 08-12-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopar1973Man

Here is a cool tool to add to you pile...

HIGH VOLUME FUNNEL

Go out and buy a quart of brake fluid at Wal-Mart (SuperTech Brand) then use the brake fluid up doing brake fluids changes etc...

Cut the bottom off the bottle. Now the threaded neck fits into the top of the valve cover and screws in. Now you got a HIGH VOLUME funnel for reloading the mighty cummins with fresh engine oil. Other nice thing is that the funnel will not fall out of the valve cover on you...

I've got a few more trick on my web site too...
MOPAR1973MAN's MOPAR SITE

Revised! Check out the web page with instructions on how to build...
http://www.frontiernet.net/~mopar1973man/funnel.htm

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Roy 31 · 08-12-2006, 05:11 PM

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Quote:
Originally Posted by TNRIPNROR
What about the Chevy wheel cylinders from napa I don't have the part # handy but they help for trucks with drum brakes it's one of my best mods yet.RIP

37337 on the napa computer

Is this a direct replacement? Just swap them out, nothing else?

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***Tom05*** · 08-12-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy 31

Is this a direct replacement? Just swap them out, nothing else?

Yep!! Simple as can be. Two bolts and a line!

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 08-12-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MnTom

Yep!! Simple as can be. Two bolts and a line!

Don't forget to bleed them too...

It might not stop to good...

At that point in time it might be good to bleed the whole system with fresh fluid too.

Safety first...

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***Tom05*** · 08-13-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopar1973Man

Don't forget to bleed them too...

It might not stop to good...

At that point in time it might be good to bleed the whole system with fresh fluid too.

Safety first...

Geez, I figured if somebody was smart enough to replace them they would be smart enought to bleed them................................Maybe not??

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Softe · 08-16-2006, 10:53 PM

http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/mods/el...ight.htm#Hifog

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**Diesel-Dan** · 08-17-2006, 07:31 AM

'Nother one i just thought of:

Cheap wheel upgrade......H2 wheels and tires! Most places sell the old wheels and tires off these things for $100-$150 per wheel and tire combo! They look sweet too and I "THINK" that the stock Dodge centercap will work with them...dont quote me on that....

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Dan MacDonald
www.FASSRide.com

2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp,

Currently running on B-100
'02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG

Last edited by Diesel-Dan : 08-17-2006 at 07:33 AM.

bent valves · 08-17-2006, 01:01 PM

Changing a head gasket or installing studs will require removing the rocker arms. The shop manual warns to keep track of rockers and push rods so they can be placed back in the same spot they came from. The first time I did this I spread out news paper making an oily mess. Later I use the over-turned valve cover to place the parts in order by cylinder. A side benefit is the oil trapped in the rocker arms drains into the valve cover eliminating the mess.

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1998 24Valve, BD dual turbo, Mach 4, Smarty, APB, ARP studs, Rickson 19.5s, DPP 4" SS, CON OFE.

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08-10-2006, 02:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
TNRIPNROR Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mountain City TN. Posts: 231 TNRIPNROR's Truck Pics	What about the Chevy wheel cylinders from napa I don't have the part # handy but they help for trucks with drum brakes it's one of my best mods yet.RIP __________________ 1998.5 2500 4x4 (53 Block)5 speed red club cab 20% tint,cb radio,Blue LED dash light kit from CEPP, 2-10" fozgate subs,EDGE comp,JammerIII's,AMSOIL 4510 BHAF with AFE torque tube,Valair Inc. 450 hp ferimic clutch,Pryo,Boost,& 2 fuel press. guages in a dash pod,GDP Walbro 392 pump kit,DSS,AGR steering box,4.5" skyjacker lift,Thuren trackbar,37" Dirtgrips, hypertech tuner for spedo fix and codes, Lonestar front bumper, 4" open pipe into two 5" smokepoles in the process of reworking my suspension with 3" lift CSS springs DT profab arms custom mini leaf pack 4 blistein 5100's and custom traction bars and 35" tires then a bigger turbo and a Smarty after I get my house built... Proud to Support CUMMINS FORUM.com

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08-10-2006, 02:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Diesel-Dan FASS Tech Dept. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Marthasville, MO Posts: 985 Diesel-Dan's Truck Pics	Napa part #TS 4637337 __________________ Dan MacDonald www.FASSRide.com 2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp, Currently running on B-100 '02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG

08-11-2006, 07:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
*Mopar1973Man* 2 Cycle Oil Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,091 Mopar1973Man's Truck Pics	CHANGING OIL FILTERS WITHOUT A MESS Most people here know how to change oil on a vehicle. So I'm not going into to that at all. But when it comes time to spin the oil filter off it can be a mess. I know from experience that the oil filter is going to be hot and oilly. Which is going to make it diffucult to manuver out and hang on to it long enough to get it out... Next time you change your filter crack it loose. Then grab a large zip-loc bag or two plastic grocery bag and place it over the filter. Now spin it off. Don't let go of the filter yet. Now the plastic bag will keep the oil from spilling all over your nice truck. Now don't forget to oil up your new FLEETGUARD and spin it on! WARNING! - When priming you new filter remember that anything that gets inside the center hole will be pumped into the engine. Don't let any debris fall in this hole it will cause serious engine damage. Plugged oil cooling jets etc. __________________ Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins

08-16-2006, 10:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
Softe Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iron Range, N.E. Minnesota Posts: 13 Softe's Truck Pics	http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/mods/el...ight.htm#Hifog __________________ 99 QC Sb GB Tranny 6 Sticks Above Stock

08-17-2006, 07:31 AM	#23 (permalink)
Diesel-Dan FASS Tech Dept. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Marthasville, MO Posts: 985 Diesel-Dan's Truck Pics	'Nother one i just thought of: Cheap wheel upgrade......H2 wheels and tires! Most places sell the old wheels and tires off these things for $100-$150 per wheel and tire combo! They look sweet too and I "THINK" that the stock Dodge centercap will work with them...dont quote me on that.... __________________ Dan MacDonald www.FASSRide.com 2001 2500, 4x4, Con OFEed, TBK, AFE Stage II kit W/ prefilter and 4" cowl mod. , FASS 150/150, Mach 2's, Drag Comp, Currently running on B-100 '02 Jetta TDI 5 Speed "Mini Me" 45-50 MPG Last edited by Diesel-Dan : 08-17-2006 at 07:33 AM.

08-17-2006, 01:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
bent valves Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New England Posts: 52 bent valves's Truck Pics	Changing a head gasket or installing studs will require removing the rocker arms. The shop manual warns to keep track of rockers and push rods so they can be placed back in the same spot they came from. The first time I did this I spread out news paper making an oily mess. Later I use the over-turned valve cover to place the parts in order by cylinder. A side benefit is the oil trapped in the rocker arms drains into the valve cover eliminating the mess. __________________ Dave 1998 24Valve, BD dual turbo, Mach 4, Smarty, APB, ARP studs, Rickson 19.5s, DPP 4" SS, CON OFE.