Abandoned First Gen Cummins Turbo Diesel SITTING for 10 Years! Will it RUN and DRIVE?

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  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2022
  • Arguably one of the most durable diesel motors built, the first gen Cummins 12 valve. This 1991 Dodge Ram 250 turbo diesel Cummins has been ABANDONED and sitting for 10 years. In this video we will see if we can get it running where it has been sitting, and possibly take it for a drive… Let us know what would be good upgrades to do to this inline 6 12 valve!
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  • @RealSteelFabrications
    @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому +7

    What would be some good first upgrades without breaking the bank?

    • @Roost426
      @Roost426 2 роки тому +7

      fuel pin (thd is nice), 3200 gov spring, tune pump and can pull it towards the head some to advance timing, find a nice used hx35 the non ic have the smallest turbo. The non IC run pretty damn strong though with these minor mods, they have larger injectors and the pump flows more than the IC. Also gonna want to get a pyro to keep an eye on things.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому +4

      @@Roost426 thanks a tons for the info! Will utilize this in the build for sure.

  • @Smooththatsme
    @Smooththatsme Рік тому +22

    That truck is the typical Dodge and Cummins story. The truck is in bad shape and ready for the crusher but the Cummins never wants to give up

  • @chadholmes5876
    @chadholmes5876 7 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful you guys put her back on the road. Nothing will kill a 12v that's in a pickup truck, that motor is so understressed even when the truck is at max towing and load capacity. One of the top 10 best engines ever produced in this world!

  • @alansierra91
    @alansierra91 2 роки тому +21

    Stumbled upon this while looking for videos on how to get a 2005 Silverado diesel my dad has sitting around running again. Thoroughly entertained from start to finish lol just maybe get a stand for your phone to get better shots in the truck cabin and you got yourself a winning formula. Keep it up.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      Highly appreciate the advice. Tripod is on its way as we speak! Good luck with the Duramax.

  • @thetroll9817
    @thetroll9817 Рік тому +2

    Everytime i see a revial video almost everyone doed the little vice grip garage hand thang 😂 Love it

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Рік тому +8

    Nice job getting it home and running 🙂👍

  • @nikdepriest.
    @nikdepriest. 11 місяців тому +1

    “ya don’t hit the hole, get it everywhere else BUT the hole”😂😂

  • @Dannyboy-nj4wh
    @Dannyboy-nj4wh Рік тому +1

    Boy Howdy the ol 1st gen 12 Valves are beast!🇺🇸

  • @jsmooth7217
    @jsmooth7217 3 місяці тому

    5.9 Cummins will never let you down. As long as you never let her down

  • @brooksbrown8817
    @brooksbrown8817 Рік тому +2

    12 valve , the best !!. So cool 😎

  • @rayphillips332
    @rayphillips332 7 місяців тому +1

    Under the center arm rest under the seat should lift up and should be a cooler

  • @wildberrygarage4348
    @wildberrygarage4348 2 роки тому +5

    always good to see one resuscitated

  • @coreybourque3350
    @coreybourque3350 2 роки тому +2

    I love that you said “it was a 318” at 3:18

  • @KA-om9oz
    @KA-om9oz 11 місяців тому +1

    Sniff it like you want it… big shooter

  • @shaneroper5470
    @shaneroper5470 Рік тому +10

    Little spit and polish and your good to go! Love the 1st gens!

  • @TheJohndeere212
    @TheJohndeere212 11 місяців тому +1

    I love that truck. Reminds me of my truck i have now except it is not a diesel.

  • @in-rust-we-trust2831
    @in-rust-we-trust2831 Рік тому +1

    Seen the title a said yep right away😂

  • @pat-mangrapeape4814
    @pat-mangrapeape4814 2 місяці тому

    I got a 92 that cranks but won’t throttle up any help ?

  • @mentlegen8187
    @mentlegen8187 11 місяців тому +1

    Love my 91 wouldnt trade her for the world

  • @Kodi5204
    @Kodi5204 11 місяців тому +1

    I know nothing but I think your tire pressure needs some work tires arnt standing up like they should ballooning really helps on dragsters

  • @MidnightPolaris800
    @MidnightPolaris800 Рік тому +1

    Guy in green is really friendly 😂

  • @user-bb3ny2zp1m
    @user-bb3ny2zp1m 9 місяців тому +1

    U can’t kill the 5,9 Cummins 12v I love my 92

  • @leswayne4632
    @leswayne4632 Рік тому +2

    He'll yaaaaa, 12 valve that's fun guys going down the road with yall

  • @noahingram8052
    @noahingram8052 Рік тому +2

    I can imagine it's future

  • @dacarter70ify
    @dacarter70ify Рік тому +2

    its a damn 5.9 of course it will run.....lol

  • @dukecityhaulingjunkremoval5399

    I like the truck very much..great but👍

  • @gmoney2909
    @gmoney2909 Рік тому +2

    If anyone personally has one of these trucks please get in touch with me. I just bought one, and I neeed assistance on replacing parts under the hood. Mines a Dodge D250 Custom. 4 speed with a 6 cylinder engine. Anything will help! Thanks

  • @jasonrosas9124
    @jasonrosas9124 Рік тому +4

    great memories ...i just rescue a early 99 f250 7.3 and i know how expensive is it

  • @NathansMoparGarage
    @NathansMoparGarage 2 роки тому +1

    Might want to upgrade the front fender.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому +1

      Lol, we are only using the chassis and motor for a build… the test will be scrapped unless someone wants it

    • @ctbradey
      @ctbradey Рік тому

      @@RealSteelFabrications if y'all are junking the body, then might could get something worked out. Got a beat up project that could use the less beat up parts.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  7 місяців тому

      @@ctbradeywish I saw this sooner

  • @seanw3621
    @seanw3621 Рік тому

    Nothing sounds like a first gen when they crack off.

  • @colevaughan274
    @colevaughan274 2 роки тому +2

    You gunna bring it back? (As in fix it up)

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      Checkout our most recent videos, it’s getting used for the next build series.

  • @justinschooler6243
    @justinschooler6243 2 роки тому +2

    That has seen better days, maybe a good engine for something else

  • @brettmaddy9525
    @brettmaddy9525 Рік тому +1

    Damn she sounds good

  • @caterpiller95
    @caterpiller95 2 роки тому +1

    Could and coulda got a none ac belt would fix that problem

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      Believe the non a/c trucks have an extra pulleys in place of where the compressor would be so different length

  • @M8rray
    @M8rray 2 роки тому +2

    you can tell its an early 91 because non intercooled

  • @mrmikemouth
    @mrmikemouth Рік тому

    How did the dash not crack...

  • @Deepoutdoors
    @Deepoutdoors Рік тому +1

    My dad bought a 1st gen 93 new before he passed away. I inherited the truck with 50,000 miles on it and planned to use it to tow my boat, but quickly learned that his truck was a DOG! it had no power and couldn't get out of it's own way. I had a Banks conversion kit installed with intercooler etc.., but never saw much improvement. I took it to a cummings diesel mechanic shop and they told me that the transmissions were the weak link in these trucks and they could rebuild it and put a "Kit" in it and I should see better performance. After the rebuild the truck was still scary to drive. No power to merge into traffic of the freeway and forget about towing anything. This tuck was such a dog that I parked it in my shop and it has been there now for over 20 years. I had to laugh when I walked out a few weeks ago and seen that the passenger side head light bracket had dry rotted and broke. The head light is looking at the ground as if the truck itself realizes that its no good. I think that the only vehicle that has been more disappointing than this truck was the Oldsmobile Diesel that came out in the 80's. Basically a V8 gas engine that was converted to Diesel. Never could keep head bolts it that car. My dad loved diesels and bought what was available at the time. For me I have only experienced disappointment.

  • @maxhammontree3169
    @maxhammontree3169 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to have that bad boy!

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      We were super glad to find it at a good price! Crazy build on the channel soon….

    • @maxhammontree3169
      @maxhammontree3169 2 роки тому +3

      I’m busy right now cleaning up those door and wiper parts I bought for you the other day. They look good!

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      @@maxhammontree3169 glad to hear!

    • @rock-uu7qr
      @rock-uu7qr Рік тому

      Why it’s clapped and the only salvageable thing is the engine

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  7 місяців тому

      @@rock-uu7qrput it in a 69’ Dodge

  • @pat-mangrapeape4814
    @pat-mangrapeape4814 2 місяці тому

    And it dies when I try put it in reverse

  • @alanconner8514
    @alanconner8514 Рік тому

    Let’s not copy vice Grip with hand gestures etc.. Do your own thing!

  • @Barker-pu7ix
    @Barker-pu7ix 2 роки тому +2

    Body swap it to a 70s

  • @Slampiece1
    @Slampiece1 2 місяці тому

    I’ll be damned if I don’t feel like I’ve been sitting since 2012 too🫠

  • @videojameplayer1448
    @videojameplayer1448 Рік тому +1

    Man I’d love to have this if y’all ever expand to charity 😅

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  Рік тому

      It’s all chopped up now. Using the chassis and drivetrain for a 69’ Dodge

  • @bigpapi1184
    @bigpapi1184 2 роки тому +2

    Would you sell me it

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  2 роки тому

      Everything but the chassis/engine/tranny lol. So basically just the junk body