Cummins 5.9 Performance questions

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Cummins 5.9 Performance questions

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09-12-2021, 02:38 PM

Thanks. Yes bottom was relatively clean. The engines seemed to run well but couldn't make it above 2600, so maybe it is overproped. I have a mechanic checking it. So, if a diesel runs longer term at lower RPMs what kind of issues are created? Thanks.

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Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by mggilmorern@gmail.com - 09-10-2021, 06:34 AM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by August Rush - 09-10-2021, 07:19 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by Sans Peur - 09-12-2021, 12:27 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by mggilmorern@gmail.com - 09-12-2021, 02:38 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by jclark003 - 09-12-2021, 09:16 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by August Rush - 09-13-2021, 01:28 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by mggilmorern@gmail.com - 09-21-2021, 06:46 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by Tom Stewart - 01-12-2023, 02:32 PM

RE: Cummins 5.9 Performance questions - by Fishy_Business - 12-12-2025, 10:26 AM

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