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In case anyone was wondering, here are the Cummins turbo "smoke kit" settings from Cummins bulletins.

Most of us delete the front axle engagement valve from our transfer cases (the one that trips on a large washer to auto activate 6x6 in low range). If you do the same, that valve can be repurposed for your parking brake in-cab.

I should have clarified, I PM'd Ferro. Sorry about that. I might know of a good set of NDTs however, let me check.

Sent you a PM. I'm buying lots of parts as spares.

I'll be there! Anyone have any M939 parts they want to unload?

Late to this party. I'm in Mantua, Ohio/Northfield, Ohio. M923 and M936.

Thinking of you, Dave. There's a ratty old slick 60 in heaven with your name stenciled on it! Thanks for all the good memories.

I think it's the MVT Load Range Gs that are rated to 81 if I recall correctly.

Cannot stress that shutdown procedure enough. You will burn out expensive stuff with letters in front of it if you don't do it properly. It is also possible to go straight through the manufacturer to get those boxes. As of last year when I bought one for my M936 they were still churning them...

Top notch work!

If you don't have another cable lock, a zip-tie also works to make it a push-pull deal in a pinch.

Pull the plugs and grease until it comes out. If you don't pull them, you have a chance to blow the boot out. This was in a PM monthly somewhere.

I'm in agreement on the $7000 dollar part.

Sounds like you have two different problems. A fuel delivery problem and a torque converter lockup problem. The torque converter lockup solenoid is a known failure point for this kind of issue. The wires and their placement make them an easy target for mice and/or fraying. Check from the...

That is what I ended up doing. I was asked today, and didn't have a clear answer. Thanks!