The ULTIMATE Group Buy Idea!!

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Ok, first off, let me introduce myself. My name is Scott Collins, and I bought a used '98 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab, long bed 4x4 with the Cummins Diesel and Automatic about 2 weeks ago. The truck has about 98,000 miles on in currently. Since its a Cummins, I'm not worried about the mileage. Anyway, I've been reading this website, and others, like crazy learning about my truck.
Now, to my group buy idea. I see that Carl (wwcd2) puts together a lot of group buys, and I've got the ultimate group buy idea! Hopefully this hasn't been done already, as I really need this part! Here is the part I have in mind:

FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS!!!! #ad


Put me down for 5 of these babies! #ad


I think my current sending unit is going south. I've put in 135 miles since I fueled up, and yesterday the needle was down to about 7/8ths. Today, as I was driving to work, I noticed that the needle was pegged. Ok, maybe diesel expands when it gets colder out (about 43 degrees overnight. ) NOT! Still pegged when I came home tonight. From the service history I have, I see that the sending unit was last replaced on 8/31/99. The dealer report says it has an extended warranty contract, but I don't know when it expires. Maybe I should find out! After reading about all of the sending unit failures, you would think DC would redesign this piece of crap.
Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins
Renton, WA

 

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What we really need is for someone to make a aftermarket version that will last. My truck is going in to have it replaced for the first time (still under warranty)

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'98 4x4 12V QCab Auto (ready to BOMB)

 

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I agree Scollins. I`m on my 3rd sending unit now.

Maybe Carl can put together a group purchase on the hydraulics for a dump bed. It would make changing the sending units much easier. #ad


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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.

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take out the sending unit and fix it. search the forum and you will find more than one posting on this repair. they even have pictures. if i can fix mine anyone can.

 

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Well, the stupid thing is working again! I'm sure it will go belly up soon anyway. I will probably attempt fixing it myself.

And,the group buy thing was more of a "joke," hoping to bring a smile to a few faces. It wouldn't be worth Carl's time to do a group buy for this part, as I'm sure the discount places would be able to provide one at a good cost. I figured I need 5, since that would be a year's supply! #ad


Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins
Renton, WA

 

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With regards to repairing the Fuel Sending Unit take a look at the article in TDR Issue # 26 on page 12 - this may be helpfull.

 

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Scott,

I see you are from the Renton area... Interesting in coming with us to Dyno Daze up in BC? Check out this thread...

BD Dyno Day

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Believe me, I'd REALLY like to go, but I've got a prior commitment that day. I'll be attending the City of Hope fundraiser at the Downtown Westin. It is a black tie affair that starts at 6 pm. If I could go to Dyno Day, and be back in Seattle, dressed in a tux and ready for this event by 6 pm, I'd do it! Sadly, I don't think that is going to happen. #ad

I'll have to catch the next one. But, if there are any other get-togethers in the Puget Sound area, let me know! I'm just learning about the Cummins, so I need all the help I can get. Now, if someone could talk my wife into allowing some "bomb" mods! #ad

Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins
Renton, WA