A Cummins diesel engine and four-season climate present a challenge to batteries. East of the Sierra Range, winter lows dip below zero while the high desert summers spike thermometers to 106°. Arguably, summer heat is hardest on a battery, though either temperature extreme takes its toll.
Category: Electrical
How-To: Dodge Ram Sport Headlight Conversion
I was fortunate enough to be the recipient of a set of the Ram Sport quad headlights before they became available to the public. I was one of the first to convert a Second Generation Turbo Diesel when I installed them on 2Timer. I wrote about the installation back in Turbo Diesel Register Issue 25, page 50, and it remains one of my favorite upgrades today. This conversion will permit the use of all four bulbs when switched in the high beam position. The light produced by all four bulbs…
Exterior Lighting for Your Dodge Ram
YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE…We are hoping that the corny intro caught your attention. Now what can you do to get the 1977 Debbie Boone song off your mind? Learn more about lighting for your Dodge Ram truck at Geno’s Garage. Let’s talk about exterior lights for your Dodge Ram truck. Previously, we offered a line of aftermarket lights. Some of them were stock-looking and some had winky-tinky features. The price was low, and as we found out, so was the quality. We shouldered the cost of warranty problems, but…