I'm going to look at a 1990 Dodge Ram 2500, with the 12v Cummins. It looks ok in pictures, but the paint is shot.

240,000 miles and a 5 speed manual tranny. A/C is said to still operate.

Anyone know what problems that could be a deal breaker? Guy wants $3000. Kelly BB shows $2300 as low retail, since the paint is quite toasty.

Thanks!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D

I would jump on that. Those older Dodges are pretty desirable, and they're very economical. You may want to find out if the errant dowel pin in the timing cover has been secured, and if the transmission is original. The Getrag 5-speed did not have a very good service life. Overfilling it with oil helps quite a bit.

I believe that was only a problem for the 94-02 MY. Do a search for killer dowel pin cummins

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Statistically, you're correct. However, it can still happen on a first generation engine.

Yep, very true. I do not know if that has been done yet. When I replace the water pump, I'll go ahead and do the KDP prevention fix.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D

I had a 90 d350 dually 5 speed with gear under drive. Only problem is when you hit a pebble you back was out for a week.. Also had airbags!! If you have loose steering or want to tune your pump pm me. Theres a simple mod that makes that truck nore desirable to drive around town.... Yes it will smoke a little. And you dont have to touch the fuel pin. Make sure you adjust your valve right away itll cause a smoother ideal and its easy.

I spoke to the owner, and there have been no mods on the truck, like increasing fuel output, etc. I do not think the errant dowel pin has been secured. Tranny is original, he says no grinding or binding, so we'll see.

Thanks for the info!!!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D

Atta-boy Ralphie!!! Get that thing.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

I got it Jimmie!!!!

Oh, and heres a real kicker...I got laid off today. No, I am not selling my diesels!!!

Oh well, I have been working a PT gig, and they offered FT. It's 100% commission sales. I've been doing well with it so far. That is how I was able to pay cash for the truck.

What I do, is help people who are wishing to start up, acquire or expand thier business. If any one is interested, just PM me or e-mail me and I'll send you a link.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D

If the body has no rust, jump on it.

It was made when Chrysler dtill existed and the guys who made it at the Warren Truck plant knew what they were doing and took pride in their work.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

...can't kill the Cummins 12V B engine either. Think of it as a big happy 617. I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have my old Dodge to haul all the other stuff I put on my car trailer !

I have an 89 with automatic. Great truck,poor cooling and brakes. You get better brakes on the 90. If towing a lot go to the one ton brakes, they will fit into the current drums. This is a wider shoe, and larger wheel cylinder.

I recored the radiater with one more row of tubes. Again heavy towing, I go up to about 15,000 lbs of trailer.

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1977 240D turbo

I have a 89 D350 Flatbed. you cannot go wrong with the Cummins. Very good engine

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

I want another big cummins.....

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

If that dowel pin hasn't been fixed you will want to do that. The Ve pump is much weaker than the P7100 but you still can't beat a 12v

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2008 Ford F-250 6.4 Power Stroke Diesel Lariat 4X4
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 8.0 V10 4X4
1990 Toyota Pickup OM617 Turbo 5spd
1987 Suzuki Samurai
1985 Porsche 944
1983 Mercedes 300D Turbo (parts car)
1982 Mercedes 300D Turbo 322k and counting.