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V · 02-09-2011, 10:32 AM

yes, the 12v cummins are mechanical setups so pretty easy to mod. good motors. in around 98 they switch to the 24v electronically controlled motors.

on a serious note, the transmissions are a weak point. the one in my 96 2500 went at 38k miles, we had it rebuilt by a reputable small local shop and its been great since.(currently has 69k miles)
with the 5.9 cummins i can tow just about anything id need to. A setup that would make my old Denali struggle towing is not even felt by my Ram. The trans was the 1st "breakdown" we had, and the second issue was the fuel shutoff solenoid shorted out. As a result, we couldnt turn the truck off, the motor kept getting fuel so it kept running, finally it got so hot in the solenoid, it started a small fire which i basically managed to blow out and then the solenoid was completely shot and shut off the fuel. A solenoid later and some wiring and it was good to go again. Also had a charging issue but a few well placed ground cables i added solved that.

eventually id like to do a 4wd conversion on mine, and after researching it, the 2500HD(diesel model) apparently has the same frame as a 2500 4wd truck so i should be able to bolt on all the 4x4 components.

02-09-2011, 10:32 AM	#17
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	yes, the 12v cummins are mechanical setups so pretty easy to mod. good motors. in around 98 they switch to the 24v electronically controlled motors. on a serious note, the transmissions are a weak point. the one in my 96 2500 went at 38k miles, we had it rebuilt by a reputable small local shop and its been great since.(currently has 69k miles) with the 5.9 cummins i can tow just about anything id need to. A setup that would make my old Denali struggle towing is not even felt by my Ram. The trans was the 1st "breakdown" we had, and the second issue was the fuel shutoff solenoid shorted out. As a result, we couldnt turn the truck off, the motor kept getting fuel so it kept running, finally it got so hot in the solenoid, it started a small fire which i basically managed to blow out and then the solenoid was completely shot and shut off the fuel. A solenoid later and some wiring and it was good to go again. Also had a charging issue but a few well placed ground cables i added solved that. eventually id like to do a 4wd conversion on mine, and after researching it, the 2500HD(diesel model) apparently has the same frame as a 2500 4wd truck so i should be able to bolt on all the 4x4 components. Last edited by V; 02-09-2011 at 10:32 AM.