Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Dumb newbie questions

[BStowe]

First post here, Ive been out of the diesel owners loop for a couple years and am new to the DC and a new member of TDR. (had a GM diesel, got the one I really wanted this time). So Im going to try to get most of my really dumb questions out of the way right now.





-First of all what does ISB stand for? (inline six banger perhaps? )



-What is a vp 44?



-What is the best source for a FASS or similar pump?



-Last but not least, someone please tell me that the "RIP HVAC" I read in someones sig was not intendeed in the most literal sense. .



Please pardon the dumb questions.



Thx, Byren

 

[darkhorse]

First post here, Ive been out of the diesel owners loop for a couple years and am new to the DC and a new member of TDR. (had a GM diesel, got the one I really wanted this time). So Im going to try to get most of my really dumb questions out of the way right now.





-First of all what does ISB stand for? (inline six banger perhaps? )



-What is a vp 44?



-What is the best source for a FASS or similar pump?



-Last but not least, someone please tell me that the "RIP HVAC" I read in someones sig was not intendeed in the most literal sense. .



Please pardon the dumb questions.



Thx, Byren

Really, there are no dumb questions.



ISB: Interact System B: Cummins designation for the 24 Valve "B" series diesel introduced to the 1998 Ram



VP44 is the Bosch fuel injection pump used from 1998 through 2002



FASS has a number of good dealers. I got my pump from Rip Rook at <www.sourceautomotive. biz> Another trusted source is <www.powerbypoole.com>



HVAC is the "handle" used by Nowell Thomas, a well respected diesel head who helped pioneer many of our BOMBS. He died rather unexpectedly a few years ago.



Fill out your signature with your truck info & it will help when asking the inevitable questions you will have.



Welcome to the TDR. Enjoy the ride.



Richard

 

[BStowe]

Thanks Richard.



I was a member of the dieselpage when HVAC broke the 600 hp barrier, I remember it well. What a loss. . As I said before though, been out of the loop a couple years.



My deepest apologies and regrets to his many friends here.



Ill get the sig together, been too busy browsing and gleening info.



It will read something like '99 24v QC etc. etc.

 

[darkhorse]

I know I typed two web addys on my responce. I wonder where they went



One more time





www.sourceautomotive.biz





www.powerbypoole.com

 

[dclassens]

Welcome aboard Bstowe. I hope you have great luck with your rig and I hope you find all the help you need on this site!!

 

[Featherman]

Welcome

Bestowe:



Welcome aboard, people on this site are like professors and guys like me are the students. I've learnt a lot just by reading and researching the site, but on occasion I've had to post my newbie question.

 

[BStowe]

Thanks for the replies and the welcome guys. Im begining to get a good feel for my new truck and its inner workings now, did some diesel mechanicing for a couple years so Im not totally in the dark, just new to the ISB.



Next silly question, where the He!^ did they put the oil cooler on this thing?? :-laf



Looking forward to interacting with ya'll. .



Byren

 

[JoshPeters]

Another quick addition that can help you..... is edit your personal page so we know where your from. There are lots of guys and local groups that are more than happy to turn a wrench or drink a beer with ya!



Welcome Aboard! Now hold on... . it's gonna be a Scary Fast Smokey Ride!

Josh

Watch out for the BOMB'ing bug! Once your bitten... . you'll never go back!



Better

Off

Modified

Baby

 

[darkhorse]

Next silly question, where the He!^ did they put the oil cooler on this thing?? :-laf



Looking forward to interacting with ya'll. .



Byren[/QUOTE]





The engine oil cooler is part of the casting that the oil filter is screwed to.