One of the more common problems on virtually all ‘94-’98 Dodges, as well as some generators and tractors, revolves around the P7100 injection pump. While the pumps themselves are extremely reliable and hardly ever fail, the shutoff solenoid that is mounted to the pump fails often.
Diesel engines have a wide variety of applications, one of the notable ones being the military. Because of the durability, efficiency, and performance offered by diesel powerplants, it would only make sense for a military to desire using them. We’ll cover three diesel-powered vehicles that the US military actively uses.
Like many suburban owners across the country, Stan and Lee Ann Pitman choose to drive an SUV, but the SUV of choice is this restored ‘70 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 with a modern chassis and Duramax/Allison drivetrain below the classic three-door.
Life turned out very differently for this ’05 Dodge Ram 3500 than its original owner probably assumed it would. It still has very low miles on the odometer given its age, but the bright red four-door sports a 6.7L Cummins now and makes five times the horsepower it did when it left the factory.
The Farmall 1206 was the first over-100 horsepower rowcrop tractor on the market period. On top of that, history has judged it one of their best and it became the gigantic cherry on top of the very successful 06 series tractors that pulled International Harvester out of the doldrums created by the ill-fated 560 final drive fiasco of the late ‘50s-early ‘60s.
More Emissions Friendly Upgrades for the 2020 Duramax
Whether you’re looking to just set your stock truck apart from the next, add a little extra horsepower, or just dial it in to be more purpose built to your needs, what would ‘Project Seeing 2020’ be without some upgrades to make it look better? This time we tackle some aesthetics.
First responders run towards danger as opposed to running away from it. In order to get to the scene, these workers need vehicles that are dependable and won’t fail them when under pressure. Diesel engines are integral for ambulances, fire trucks, and police response units. Check out NYC’s fleet.
