New to diesel

[Cornfed]

I have just inherited my grandpa's 1999 2500 Cummins and I was wondering what all I need to watch out for in particular. I have a basic understanding of diesel motors but have never had to take care of one. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Ram444]

Try to find service records so you see what needs to be done to maximize the life of the truck

 

[huntergreen]

seems like you should know the Hx of the truck. learn where the fuel filter and water fuel separator are.

 

[Shady]

Add some gauges. Especially a fuel pressure gauge if it doesn't already have one. The OEM lift pumps tend to crap out, leading to a VP 44 pump failure. $$
2wd or 4x4?

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[Cornfed]

4x4. My grandpa had a low fuel pressure light installed but I have been looking at gauges. Any suggestions? Also been wondering about the aftermarket lift pumps and filter setups. FASS, airdog, those types of setups. Are they worth it or should I just maintain the stock system?

 

[Shady]

I had an airdog on my 99 for years and was very satisfied. You will probably find an equal numbers of fass fans. And a few other opinions. Like anything, do your research and As long as you have a way to monitor the pressure you'll be good to go. I had fuel pressure, egt, turbo, and tranny temp gauges. I also put some DDP 75 hp injectors in and a smarty. If it's an auto, you might want to start saving for a good, built transmission. I had a DTT tranny built up in Canada and it was awesome. Very bulletproof. However I would look into other transmission builders, such as Goerend?, as dealing with the front office at DTT was a very bad experience. I loved my 99. It was my favorite. My 2016 is very awesome, but time will tell if it fills the shoes of that old 99...


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[BWC]

How many miles on the truck? Transmission type? What goals do you have with it?

 

[Cornfed]

75000 miles, auto trans, 3.55. Not completely sure what I want to do with it yet. I'm leaning toward an overland/hunting/camping type setup.