Newbies Guide to Excellence

[dodgenut]

i just bought my 1st diesel and was wondering what kinda maintnance needs to be done to them and how often.

[millco]

Originally Posted by dodgenut

i just bought my 1st diesel and was wondering what kinda maintnance needs to be done to them and how often.

For the most part: just change the oils and filters as needed. You can go with factory recommended intervals or whatever you feel comfortable with. If a guy wants to go longer between engine oil changes, he can always use oil analysis to help decide how long his oil is good for.
Depending on which model year you have, there may be other specific needs on maintenance. Fill in your signature and we may be able to give you more specific info.
Congrats on your new truck, and enjoy!

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[badasscatman]

Can someone tell me if the transmission pans are the same on the 47 re -48 re-727 as i would like to purchas a derale deep pan with the cooling tubes I have a 48-re in a 2004.5

[millco]

Yes they all are the same pan, gasket, and filter! I just purchased a Mag-Hytec Double Deep pan for mine and their part number is for a 727 pan. These new trannies share a lot with the old 'bullet proof' 727!
Good luck with your install and let us know how it goes....

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[BBRam]

Thank you millco, you are all over this thread!

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

[millco]

Thanks! I have been trying..... Of course, the new BlackBerry phone helps. I will have to watch it. It says the post failed; but, it does in fact post. That is how I wound up with duplicates yesterday. I just thought it was poor cell service....
I remember when I started out; all those questions! I was grateful when someone took the time to answer. I don't know very much; but, I do a lot of reading! It is good to be able to pass along info to others......

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[rbmchief]

Thanks a bunch millco

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02 2500 slt 4x4,auto,icebox cai,silencer ring mia, Quad xzt+,jhook, Pinnacle 4" turbo back exhaust,westach elec fuel guage, isspro transtemp,boost,egt guages in pillar, line x in bed, runnin 2 stroke.

[badasscatman]

thank you millco that was very helpful. I am sure that will help keep my go box going.
hey might you be interested in a sd 33 I have one that will fit in your scout I know it's
not a 4bt but will do almost the same job with some mods inj pump upgrades new squirters and the likes

[dodgenut]

thanks millco for the info

[Cumminsturbo22]

hey yall, trying to find the tc lockup switch diagram for my truck. any ideas?

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2006 Ram 2500 6 inch lift, 37' BFG MBRP stacks 6" Mitre tips, AIRAID intake, Raptor 150, AFE Bladerunner, MP-8,Smarty!,

Why is there never enough time to do it right the first time,
But always enough time to do it again?

[millco]

Originally Posted by Cumminsturbo22

hey yall, trying to find the tc lockup switch diagram for my truck. any ideas?

I think there was a thread somewhere here about using a 33 ohm resistor on a wire to accomplish this. I can't remember where it was located..... I'll yell if I can find it!

badasscatman,
apparently I don't have the new blackberry phone working correctly.... somehow I missed your post. I will have to PM you and get particulars. It doesn't look too good for me though: I have been blowing through thousands of dollars lately..... Oh, why couldn't I have been born a billionare?

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06 3500 4x4 SLT 48RE Mega sized, Plus 2 micron fuel filter, Twin Frantz oil filters, Rokk CPS, BHAF, ARE shell, Well, it's up to 14+ MPG and of course there's a list of wants!
73 1210 2x4 Int'l - patiently waiting to become a Cummins! 76 Scout - looking for a 4BT!

[badasscatman]

millco thanks for the reply not trying sell just thought it might help with your build as 4bt are sometimes hard to get. also the pan fit great