Any Cummins 12V owners out there ??

[Trucker Bob]

I just bought a 96 2wd 5sp 2500. The oil psi is all over the place I want to put in a mech. gauge any recommendations on brands?
Plus insights Which forums for 12V are the best, or do we have some HCaters with old trucks?
Thanks
TB

 

[jonx96]

I don't have a 12v but I have a 03 5.9. I've had really good luck with my Glow Shift Gauges. For some reason they've had a bad rep. I've had them on 5 or 6 years. There wasn't many LED options for an affordable price at that time. I had a friend by an expensive brand that weren't led. He had all sort of condensation issues and not being able to see his gauges at certain times. I wouldn't have any worry about going Glowshift. They look nice and for me have been reliable.

 

[Trucker Bob]

Thanks I'll check them out
TB

 

[Demoniccat]

Damn near indestructible, accept for one flaw something about pin shearing off on timing gear, and dropping in gear train issuing a fatal knock out. That should be taken very serious on that model, fix it and good to go hundreds of thousands miles.

 

[srtdusty]

94 5 speed truck. My oil pressure gauge was everywhere, replaced the switch. I’ve had this old truck for almost 15 years and would sell my 19 dually before it

 

[Bboyd]

2001 24 valve 6 speed, just put 100hp injectors in over weekend.. i want a new one but just can't let this truck go!

 

[Trucker Bob]

Damn near indestructible, accept for one flaw something about pin shearing off on timing gear, and dropping in gear train issuing a fatal knock out. That should be taken very serious on that model, fix it and good to go hundreds of thousands miles.

Me and a buddie plan on doing that ASAP this weekend new oil psi gauge

 

[moparjim]

Me and a buddie plan on doing that ASAP this weekend new oil psi gauge

Good move!
I opened up my 91 and by the luck of the lottery gods the pin was sitting on a gear. Somehow must have just fell out. If I would have started it, where the pin was it likely would have eaten everything up.

 

[Trucker Bob]

Not sure when we are going to get to the pin I want to get the oil tested to make sure no fuel. I rigged a gauge and put cheap oil and filter I have good oil psi 35 hot idle. I don't know if I can do a pump seal if needed. How long did the pin job take you?

 

[Trucker Bob]

2001 24 valve 6 speed, just put 100hp injectors in over weekend.. i want a new one but just can't let this truck go!

I plan on a 6sp when it needs a clutch. where did you get your 6spd trans from if it was new?

 

[moparjim]

Not sure when we are going to get to the pin I want to get the oil tested to make sure no fuel. I rigged a gauge and put cheap oil and filter I have good oil psi 35 hot idle. I don't know if I can do a pump seal if needed. How long did the pin job take you?

It took me maybe an afternoon. When I dig around in stuff I haven't before I work slower.
I did as some others and did not replace the dowel pin fwiw.

 

[Trucker Bob]

It took me maybe an afternoon. When I dig around in stuff I haven't before I work slower.
I did as some others and did not replace the dowel pin fwiw.

I'm planning on doing the water pump when in there. I haven't worked on a diesel since HS shop class. When I drove Big Truck I only did pretrips I didn't have to get my hands dirty. I think except for air hoses and mud flaps I put a brake chamber once.