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Dodge Trans. I believe that I qualify as a "buyer" and have now called for over two months (4 times) and left messages and my phone no. I also called and talked with secretary and she promised a return call that afternoon, but did not receive one. I e-mailed twice with no response. I notice...

Thanks Thanks Leper. I will research your suggestions. Can a 2nd gen trans. bolt to my present setup? I would like that OD.

I need transmission rebuild , exchange, or outright purchase for 89 Dodge Cummins. Would someone direct me to a reliable, honest rebuilder, or supplier. I have clled Goernd 3 times, and their answering device took my phone number, the reason I called etc. , and they have not returned my call...

Walmart Batteries We purchase a lot of batteries, dozers, exccavators, bobcats etc. , as well as dodge cummins. We find that they do not hold up as well as we would like in rough conditions, however there is never an argument when we take one to replace. Most times they can take the number and...

Hudson Trailer NLsaacs is right on. Your truck is not suitable to tow a backhoe, unless you purchase one of the very small variety. An he is also correct in saying that a "gooseneck" is the most effecient way to go. We have a lot of experience with Hudson trailers, and find them to be very...

Age Darn it. I thought I was going to be the oldest to respond. Mr. J. Burchfield is the only one to beat me out at 78. Congrats. Mr. Burchfield. Born 12-24-31. I have to find a calculator to figure that out, but believe to be --------75------Happy holidays to all. Hope you all live to be...

Trans. I'm located in the tidewater area of Virginia. Practically all flatland towing. The last rebuilder I had had a good reputation, however I found he was using the cheapest kit he could find, probably an aftermarket kit if one exists. Will the 47RH bolt to the 89 Cummins without...

Thanks for advice to all of you. I have not made a decision as of this date, however I believe I will go with the Getrag rebuild. The other (at) will have to wait a while, since I am trying to get by on SS. Thanks.

It appears to me that there are many well qualified and knowledgeable members on this forum therefore please permit me to solicit your thoughts on the following. 1) 1989 dodge cummins w/three speed at. Has been replaced or rebuilt 2 times, and is gone again. We tow a lot 2-3 tons, and do not...

Note: We have replaced 1989 AT 2times, and its gone again. (2) Replaced 1999 Dually Cummins Trans. at 90,000 and at 130,000 its shot again. (3) 1989 Dodge cummins replaced 5 speed at 110,000 and at 148,000 , Yep gone again. Trans. oil pan replaced with oversize, didn't help. We do a...

About 5 years ago we were working at our construction shop. A young Black guy, looked enough like Michael Jordan to be his twin, drove up, flashed his ID, and said "I want to check all your trucks. " He did and found nothing illegal. He was with the IRS, and checked every construction truck in...