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I am thinking about trading for a newer truck. What are some things to check on a 24v before buying? I know the lift pumps are famous for failing but is there any easy way to check them? I found a truck for a pretty good price but high miles. (280k) Is this excessive, I know 12v can go up to...

I just completed the fix last week on my truck. Start by taking the fan off, 1 1/2 wrench left handed threads. I used a pipe wrench to hold the pulley, this was the only way I could break it loose. Then bumper, radiator, and intercooler. Next take the valve covers(15mm) off then remove the...

I got my timing set, I was just wondering if anyone had heard of anyone pulling the pump to time it?

After fixing the kdp damage I slipped the timing on my pump. When I was trying to find someone to reset it I went to the local dodge dealer to see what it would cost to have them do it. One of the techs there told me that they didnt have the tools to set the timing and they had to pull the pumps...

Well I am back in working order, got the timing set last night. I started the engine and left it idling for a few minutes and I noticed oil dripping out from behind the harmonic balancer. :mad: I went cummins and got another new crank seal. I guess when I took the cover off to set the timing I...

I just finished the fixing the kdp damage on my truck. I pulled the cam out to replace it. It wasnt too bad of a job for someone with some mechanical know how. Be sure to make a mark on your pump gear and the shaft to make sure you dont change the timing when putting the gear back on. It doesnt...

Is this the right nut?

Ok I found the nut, but it wont screw all of the way out because of the fuel shut off linkage. I took the solenoid off but the linkage on the pump keeps it from coming out. Has anyone had the same problem?

Anyone have any ideas? Am I on the right track, this is the only nut I see in the side of the pump. Somebody please help, I am very close to getting this thing running again. It has been down for two weeks now. Thanks

I need help locating the cap nut on the side of the pump. I found a nut that is directly above the power steering pump filler cap and removed it. With the engine at tdc there is what looks like a small screwdriver blade about halfway visible, however the nut is just a plug, no plastic thing...

Ok, I went to the local Cummins shop this morning and talked to the mechanics. They told to turn the engine over to TDC on #1 and then pull the gear on the pump. Then turn the pump till the pin in the side is lined up and flip the plastic cup and put the nut back on. They said that then the pump...

No I left everything in the same position it was when I took it off. When I put the pump gear back on I tightened the nut and it slipped the shaft inside the gear. I didnt know how to keep the pump shaft from turning while tightening the nut.

How do you keep the pump from turning when you tighten the nut? I pulled the gear to replace the front gear housing, when I reinstalled it I guess I moved the timing because it wouldnt start when I got it all together. Lots of white smoke but it wouldnt start.

Well I got everything all put back together and cranked the engine over a few times. I got nothing but white smoke, it tried to catch a few times. I am afraid when I put the pump gear back on and tightened the nut I moved the timing. Does this sound correct? I guess setting the timing is in...

No I forgot about the lift pump. Also when I moved the cam forward I noticed a few drips of diesel coming from somewhere. Is this normal? I will go pull the lift pump and hopefully that solves the problem.