RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Fuel Filter: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Filter - Requirements
NO: 14-02-98
GROUP: Fuel
DATE: Mar. 27, 1998
SUBJECT:
Fuel Filter Requirements
MODELS:
1998 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO DIESEL ENGINE APPLICATIONS.
DISCUSSION:
With the introduction of the Cummins 24 valve electronically injected engine, a new VP44 injection pump was also introduced. The VP44 injection
pump requires finer fuel filtration due to tighter tolerances within the pump.
Whenever a fuel filter is replaced, make sure the replacement filter is p/n 04883963AB.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE OLDER STYLE FILTERS ON THE 24 VALVE ENGINE. THE OLDER STYLE FILTER DOES NOT FILTER TO A FINE
ENOUGH LEVEL FOR THE INJECTION PUMP USED ON THE 24 VALVE ENGINE.
The new style filter (p/n 04883963AB) can be used on 1997/1998 12 valve engine applications.
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