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Issue 68 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending April 30, 2010. United States subscribers, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery.<br/><br/>The assignment to the writers for Issue 68 was to think back to their previous TDR articles and come up with a "Best of ... " collection. My intention is to spotlight their work in the ever-evolving </strong><a href="https://www.turbodieselregister.com/issues/BuyersGuide2010.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Turbo Diesel Register Buyer's Guide</strong></a><strong>. You will have a chance to revisit their work when Issue 68 arrives in your mailbox.<br/><br/>Issue 68's "10 Back" column focuses on the DaimlerChrysler merger and the stress that Cummins had to endure with the very real threat of being replaced with a Mercedes diesel engine. Hindsight is 20/20, and Cummins was able to continue as the diesel engine in the Ram Cab and Chassis and pickup trucks. Along these lines, you may want to read a letter to the editor of Automotive News, April 19, 2010. The text, written by past president of DaimlerChrysler, Mr. Tom Stallkamp follows:<br/></strong><br/><em>To the Editor:<br/><br/>I read with great interest the news of Daimler, Renault and Nissan forming a partnership of "equal representation" among the three companies ("Zetsche to keep Renault pact 'on Earth,' avoid Chrysler replay," autonews.com, April 8).<br/><br/>Dieter Zetsche announced that he has learned from the failed Daimler Chrysler merger and that this one will focus on "cost savings and car development projects rather than control."<br/><br/>Funny, I thought those were the stated objectives of our infamous marriage "of equals."<br/><br/>I have been waiting 12 years for someone at Daimler to admit that Daimler's quest for absolute control was a primary factor in the failure of DaimlerChrysler. That fact was only too obvious to the many people who worked at the company and tried to make it a success.<br/><br/>I hope this new venture will work where others have failed.<br/><br/>All I can say to Dieter Zetsche is good luck. And to Carlos Ghosn: Watch your back.<br/><br/></em><strong>There is no guessing how Mr. Stallkamp feels ... .<br/><br/>Back to the subject at hand, Issue 68. What is inside?<br/><br/>- The writers give you their "Best of ... ."<br/>- 12-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel delivery problems.<br/>- 24-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel leak problems.<br/>- 5.9 HPCR - Fuel transfer pump saga.<br/>- 6.7 HPCR - TSB releases.<br/>- Fourth Generation - "Ask the Engineer" questions and responses.<br/>- Technical Topics - Power, economy and drivability with the '03 - '07 HPCR engine/600 hp in retrospect.<br/>- TDReview - Spring cleaning how to.<br/>- Four Whalin' - Greg Whale gives us a close-up view of the 2001 Ford truck.<br/>- Have Ram Will Travel - Joe Donnelly now owns a First Generation truck and gives us a sneak peek. Joe also writes about clutches and intercooler design.<br/>- From the Shop Floor - Air conditioning basics.<br/>- Backfire - Titanium enriched lube oil.<br/><br/>We are confident you will enjoy Issue 68. Thank you for your support, and please tell other Dodge owners about the Turbo Diesel Register.<br/><br/>Robert Patton<br/>Editor<br/><br/></strong></p>[/RAW]
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#adIssue 68 of the Turbo Diesel Register was mailed out week ending April 30, 2010. United States subscribers, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery.<br/><br/>The assignment to the writers for Issue 68 was to think back to their previous TDR articles and come up with a "Best of ... " collection. My intention is to spotlight their work in the ever-evolving </strong><a href="https://www.turbodieselregister.com/issues/BuyersGuide2010.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Turbo Diesel Register Buyer's Guide</strong></a><strong>. You will have a chance to revisit their work when Issue 68 arrives in your mailbox.<br/><br/>Issue 68's "10 Back" column focuses on the DaimlerChrysler merger and the stress that Cummins had to endure with the very real threat of being replaced with a Mercedes diesel engine. Hindsight is 20/20, and Cummins was able to continue as the diesel engine in the Ram Cab and Chassis and pickup trucks. Along these lines, you may want to read a letter to the editor of Automotive News, April 19, 2010. The text, written by past president of DaimlerChrysler, Mr. Tom Stallkamp follows:<br/></strong><br/><em>To the Editor:<br/><br/>I read with great interest the news of Daimler, Renault and Nissan forming a partnership of "equal representation" among the three companies ("Zetsche to keep Renault pact 'on Earth,' avoid Chrysler replay," autonews.com, April 8).<br/><br/>Dieter Zetsche announced that he has learned from the failed Daimler Chrysler merger and that this one will focus on "cost savings and car development projects rather than control."<br/><br/>Funny, I thought those were the stated objectives of our infamous marriage "of equals."<br/><br/>I have been waiting 12 years for someone at Daimler to admit that Daimler's quest for absolute control was a primary factor in the failure of DaimlerChrysler. That fact was only too obvious to the many people who worked at the company and tried to make it a success.<br/><br/>I hope this new venture will work where others have failed.<br/><br/>All I can say to Dieter Zetsche is good luck. And to Carlos Ghosn: Watch your back.<br/><br/></em><strong>There is no guessing how Mr. Stallkamp feels ... .<br/><br/>Back to the subject at hand, Issue 68. What is inside?<br/><br/>- The writers give you their "Best of ... ."<br/>- 12-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel delivery problems.<br/>- 24-Valve - Fuel filter and fuel leak problems.<br/>- 5.9 HPCR - Fuel transfer pump saga.<br/>- 6.7 HPCR - TSB releases.<br/>- Fourth Generation - "Ask the Engineer" questions and responses.<br/>- Technical Topics - Power, economy and drivability with the '03 - '07 HPCR engine/600 hp in retrospect.<br/>- TDReview - Spring cleaning how to.<br/>- Four Whalin' - Greg Whale gives us a close-up view of the 2001 Ford truck.<br/>- Have Ram Will Travel - Joe Donnelly now owns a First Generation truck and gives us a sneak peek. Joe also writes about clutches and intercooler design.<br/>- From the Shop Floor - Air conditioning basics.<br/>- Backfire - Titanium enriched lube oil.<br/><br/>We are confident you will enjoy Issue 68. Thank you for your support, and please tell other Dodge owners about the Turbo Diesel Register.<br/><br/>Robert Patton<br/>Editor<br/><br/></strong></p>[/RAW]
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