Recent Content by JMVincent

I have a 2004 6 speed manual transmission and pull a 31 foot 5th wheel. After about 5,000 miles, I started noticing that the clutch would chatter when I tried to back up with the 5th wheel attached; this was particularly evident if I was backing up a slight incline. Dodge finally replaced the...

Losing fuel prime Thanks, everybody, for all the helpful suggestions. You might be interested in the response I got from Jim Anderson if you also have a similar problem. Jim's reply was as follows: "Jack: If the truck runs O. K. , a fuel pressure check is not necessary. Suggestions 1 and 2...

Hi: I have a '96 5 speed, 16 C. M. Turbo from Piers, and modified torgue plate, as well as a Transfer Flow aux. fuel tank. About 1 year ago the truck started to miss after starting when it sat overnight, and this was particularly noticeable if it sat on an incline with the nose up. Piers Henry...

A report and thanks to Bob Wagner, C. Shomer & Ryan Cook for referring me to Piers Diesel Research! We spent 3 days with Piers last week, and he installed his modified HX35 16 cm turbo, a new high-performance clutch, adjusted the injection pump so I can go up to 65 in 4th gear, and the truck...

Convoy to Abbotsford Bob Wagner: Thanks for the info. on PiersDiesel Research. I'm interested in the convoy you mentioned. How about details on where convoy departs from, how long will people be staying in Abbotsford, and is there a good R. V. park or other place we could park our 5th wheel...

Ryan: Again thanks for the reply. Do you happen to have the information on how to contact Piers re his modified turbo? Thanks, JM Vincent

Ryan: Thanks for the reply and info. Unfortunately, I don't know the number of the TST plate, as it was furnished by Diesel Injection of Pittsburgh - its the one they recommended. I did have trouble with high exhaust gas temperatures because when we installed the torgue plate the vendor...

Hi, I am new to the forum and have q question regarding the best solution for enchanced performance on my '96, 5 speed, 3. 54 rear end Dodge/Cummins. Four years ago I purchased and installed a T. S. T. Torgue Plate and a 16MM Turbo Housing. I have now received a recommendation from a local...