Recent Content by 762vram2043

Discussion here got me curious about the dynamics of the combustion process in diesel engines and the variables related to soot formation. It has been my conception that soot formation is higher at higher engine loads but I'm wondering if this is a misconception. My conception is based on...

Looks interesting, thanks for sharing. May take a while to digest it.

Looks interesting, thanks for sharing. May take a while to digest it.

May be too many variables to reconcile/peel apart - current and recent engine load, RPM, etc. Finding a set of reproducible conditions that would lend themselves to trending could be a challenge. A periodic run over the same road at the same speed and engine load might provide this. I recorded...

Just saw this post, had same issue with SRW 2016 3500. Had to raise RV to avoid pin box impacting pickup rails when backing into driveway at home. Ended up adding Correct Track and Trailer Blocks to raise RV a couple inches, get nose down, and get clearance above rails. Did this in 2016. So far...

Thanks for tip JR, will give it a try next time I sample. Probably will be late this year. Tubing I was sent is pretty curly, about 9" diameter when released so might still need some tweaking. Wondering if the tube can be straightened by heating it up in the oven and putting under tension until...

SnoKing, in case you are interested, I contacted Blackstone and mentioned your issue. They sent me smaller (3/16" OD) tubing to take samples. Used it a couple hours ago and succeeded in getting sample. Tube wants to coil up so had to move it in and out while pumping with Blackstone pump rig to...

If I recall correctly, I get that code now and then when using TorquePro OBD app on tablet or smartphone with Kiwi 3 dongle to monitor engine parameters while towing. TorquePro appears to stop recording data at this time, have to unplug dongle and plug it back in for data recording to resume...

Called the number you posted and they contacted local dealer, found that they have the water pump in stock so have appointment next week to do that recall. Parts for brake transmission shift recall not in yet. Thanks for posting the phone number. Hope you get yours done soon. I'm a good 100 miles from...

SnoKing, wondering what size tube you tried to poke down the dipstick tube. I see tygon tubing is available down to 1/8" OD and under. Wondering if tube with OD small enough to fit and reach the sump would have large enough ID to extract sample and sufficient wall thickness to prevent tube...

Thanks for replies. I wondered if a small tube could be threaded down the dipstick hole, guess this won't work. Don't get into the dealership often enough to develop relationship with mechanics there, build confidence that they would get a good sample when oil is changed. Have not followed 6...

I appreciate dialogue like this, hadn't considered doing oil analysis. Haven't changed my own oil for years, how do you get your oil samples if you are like me? Have 17,000 on vehicle. Thanks

We want to extend the range between fuel stops so we can refuel at the end of the day after unhitching 5th wheel. We have Retrax bed cover that rolls into storage canister that sits at the front of the bed. Canister extends about 13 inches into the bed, and has about 8 inches of clearance under...

According to OBD data I'm turning about 1550 RPM at 70 MPH in 6th gear. 1610 RPM at 60 MPH in 5th. 2080 RPM at 60 in 4th. 2016 RAM 6.7 Cummins Aisin 3.42 gears, SRW 20" wheels. In 5th most of the time towing, try to keep 65mph or a slight bit under until we get better RV tires.

Haven't seen problem filling tank on our Ram. Most we have ever put in our 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins is 28.5 gallons. Wife doesn't like to see anything under 1/4 tank so not often it gets that low.