Nuke-E Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm sitting at a Cummins dealer taking care of a few things, and thought I'd ask the group here if there's anything they'd recommend changing in the engine's computer settings. First on my list is setting the cruise control to allow the engine brake to come on to control speed. I'm also going to have them look to see how things are set up in terms of shutdowns--I've never been shut down, but want to know what to expect. Anything else that I should ask for? 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Do you have speed limiter for top speed. I had them set mine as high as possible. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm not sure what it's set at, but when I bought this the computer showed that its maximum logged trip speed was 96 mph--that's getting close to being rev limited. I'm going to see if I can get a printout of what all is stored. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Dave, When I did mine I stood beside the tech with the computer screen and he went over each parameter that was changeable and asked what I wanted changed. Was only charged one hour shop time. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Dave, When I did mine I stood beside the tech with the computer screen and he went over each parameter that was changeable and asked what I wanted changed. Was only charged one hour shop time. I plan to do the same. I was just trying to figure out as much as possible in advance. The Cummins PowerSpec software that you can download for free has definitely helped me out, with a lot of descriptions of the engine's features. It looks like I'm already in for a power uprate--valve clearances across the board have been "tight". Having seen under the valve cover, I'm amazed how easy it looks compared to one of my cars that uses shims to adjust valve lash. It's a threaded adjustment screw, with another to hold it in place. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 David, When I had my MDT in at Cummin's and they asked me if I wanted the power uprating I was told $600.00....I found another solution that was adjustable by me. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 One of my setups: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=110118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascom Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Dave, someone here has a list of all the parameter options for your box. I did the same as Carl but only changed the cruise settings to 95 and got a complete printout of everything the engine knew from it's birth. You want to know how many times the fan has turned? If you talk real nice it is possable to get a print of all recorded work been done to that VIN # look at that, Scrap did it before I could push enter. Yamaha V-Star2007 Kenworth T2000 tandem aircutterThermoKing TriPack2003 Holiday Rambler 36' Presidentialshort trips-88 Allegro on Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Dave, I got that printout when I bought this thing--I remember paying Volvo ~$200 to look the thing over, and they included giving me that.. You can definitely learn a lot about how the truck has been driven. I'm just getting ready to start moving, overhead done and settings tweaked. BTW--the new shocks made a huge improvement in ride. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Low water alarm. It will shut you down if a gallon or less low. Happened to me a couple of years ago. I pack a couple of gallon milk containers of water in drivers outside storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I had all the auto shutdowns disabled. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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