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Manual Fuel Shutoff lever conversion questions
Yes, it seems like it could be rebuilt. I bet I'm missing something, but a selenoid is just a coil of wire and a metal rod in the middle of the coil. When voltage is appilied, it pulls on the metal rod (electromagnet). Seems like they could just over heat from repeated use, or the coil wire...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Just wanted to give anyone who has a similiar problem an update. I ended up making a new WIF sensor using a brass hydraulic fitting from the auto parts store. It is an adapter type fitting (for transmission lines I think) and the threads (1/2"x20) matched the old wif sensor exactly. I did...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Mopar4less wants $90+ for WIF sensor. Come on guys, give me some names and numbers of Cummins parts suppliers you have used in the past with good luck. I wish I had the fuel filter setup like the 1996's, seems to be a simple foolproof design. The set up for the 97-99 is over engineered in my...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Muddy, your right, 97-99 is the same part. I just can't believe the part is discontinued. Does anybody have some names or numbers of Cummins/Fleetgaurd parts suppliers that they have had good experiences with? Not sure if I am getting *********** by a parts guy who does not feel like doing his...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Just a little update, Genos does not carry the WIF sensor for the 1997 (or at least it's not listed on their website). So called Cummins and was told it was cross referenced to a fleetgaurd part. "Will take about a week to get". Well, got a call today from Cummins dealer and he said "part no...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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rear diff temp gauge
For you auto tranny guys, if you have a trans temp gauge, then just get a second sending unit for it, then install it in the diff. Now all you need is a switch to go back and forth from tranny temp to diff temp. The diff is a nice thing to monitor, but the temps fluctuate more gradually. So...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: General, Performance Upgrades & Accessories
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REALLY nice add-on for those that change their oil
Hey, I just ordered a finger touch from Genos. I guess I should have read this thread first. Oh well, I'm sure it will be fine. The reason I got it was I am tired of having to change the rubber washer at every oil change or else I get a little drip. So I figure I well install the finger touch...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: General, Performance Upgrades & Accessories
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auto on 94
If your brother wants to try a get every last mile out of the tranny, then I would go mild. Sounds like he does not even need the 300 hp. My 97 is pretty much stock (plate moved a little forward), and it pulls my 6500 lb 5th wheel well. It ain't gonna win any races when empty, but will keep up...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Thanks for the reply and the offer. Yes I called a few places, either closed or no part. Heres what I ended up doing: I took the housing to the reg. auto parts store and found that a 1/2"x20tpi oil drain plug (and fiber washer) fit perfectly. Cost: $2.50, and I even got the one with the...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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Water in fuel sensor BUSTED!!!
Thanks for the replies. Got it fixed. I took the housing to the auto parts store and found that a 1/2"x20tpi oil drain plug (and fiber washer) fit perfectly. Cost: $2.50, and I even got the one with the magnet in it. I heard it supposed to make the truck run faster and jump higher or...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: General, Performance Upgrades & Accessories
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Water in Fuel sensor BUSTED
Water in Fuel sensor FIXED! I posted in 911 diesel down, but posting again here for miaximum exposure, Thanks. Was changing out the fuel filter today on the dodge. The freakin WIF sensor was a little loose, so you guessed it! SNAP!! Cummins part store is closed today. I have to have the...- Mr. Fix it
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Water in fuel sensor BUSTED!!!
Was changing out the fuel filter today on the dodge. The freakin WIF sensor was a little loose, so you guessed it! SNAP!! Cummins part store is closed today. I have to have the truck for work in the AM. I found an old radiator petcock (plastic) that threaded in nicely, but it leaks under...- Mr. Fix it
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Cold Weather Experiment
Thanks Kevin, I did remove and replace the fluid twice using a turkey baster type device. Removed and refilled with valvolene semi-synthetic, then drove for about a week, then did it again. I guess I need to use the full synthetic stuff, but have not found it yet. Also heard of an additive...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: 5.9L 12 valve Cummins
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I found this......
Don't take anybodies word for it either on the belt. Unless they can produce a receipt, and you look at the belt, there is no freakin way I would take there word for it. Problem is, if the belt snaps, then the engine is toast. Your talking new head, valves, piston, bent conn. rods, the works...- Mr. Fix it
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- Forum: Volkswagen TDI Diesels
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Cold Weather Experiment
I knew the temp was gonna drop pretty low last night (forecast of 4 degrees F. without wind chill), so I decided to leave the truck out all night, not plugged in. This is my first winter with this truck (and I think it is the first winter for the truck itself-came from georgia/alabama border)...- Mr. Fix it
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