Turbo Diesel Registry
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4 www.turbodieselregister.com TDR 90 A Letter From the Editor THE 2016 TDR CALENDAR Enclosed in the cover wrap of this issue is the 2016 TDR Member Calendar. This calendar was first produced in 2007 and, as I highlighted last issue, it has become the "real deal" in the world of Ram/Cummins Turbo Diesel enthusiast. For the past four year we have printed 30,000 copies of the calendar. You'll find the calendar at rodeo events, truck shows and competition events. Each year the number and quality of the photos has steadily improved. Need evidence? Put down your Issue 90 magazine and take a look. Thanks, members! Each year we send the calendar to you in November giving you a head start on the new year. We're hopeful that the 2016 TDR Calendar finds a place of importance in your office, home or garage. FRESH LOOK – ONE YEAR LATER One year later. My mind wonders...One year later and deeper in debt? No those aren't the right lyrics. A click on to the Google Search and I find the words to the Tennessee Ernie Ford song go like this: "Sixteen Tons" You load sixteen tons, and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store Ouch. Not the most uplifting song. As they used to say to American Bandstand's Dick Clark, "Catchy beat, but you can't dance to it." Let's get back to the subject, one year later. We've given the cover of the magazine a new look, and a new feel. We've changed the format a bit and made some small tweaks. Writer James Langan has joined the writing staff. Also, we've spent the last year adding a lot of meaningful content to the TDR Members' area of the website. Content, Content, Content If you've not been to www.tdr1.com lately, let me give you the rundown. The data is centered around our Buyer's Guides to help you and your friends find the right used truck. Here is the schedule of releases that was followed: February – Member Only area launched March – Diagnostic Trouble Codes April – 2010-2012 Buyer's Guide May – 2013 Buyer's Guide June – Dodge/Cummins Historical Perspective July – (Kevin) "Cameron Collection" book August – Mark Barnes' "What Makes Us Tick" book September – 2003-2009 Third Generation Buyer's Guide October – 2014 Buyer's Guide November – 2015 Buyer's Guide Looking back, this year long project started with a simple challenge by a member to "update the 329-page 'original' Turbo Diesel Buyer's Guide and make it easier to read." Well, at 329 pages I didn't see how the Buyer's Guide could be updated and made easier to read. Hence the smaller, year-specific versions that were added throughout the year. The original Buyer's Guide is still in the Members' area as is the updated "Perfect Collection" book and updated "Technical Service Bulletin" section. Whew, one year later that was a lot of work. A tip of the hat to TDR's Bob Pinkowski (the guy behind the scenes) for putting all of these data books together. Thanks Bob! IN THIS ISSUE In this issue we have the annual TDR Calendar and the annual Ram Technical Service Bulletin summary. The folks at FCA have been in the news and we step back from the sensational headlines and try to bring you a balanced look a the story(ies). In talking to Ram and Cummins there is really nothing new for the 2016 truck as Ram focuses their attention on the upcoming 2017 Ram 1500 series truck introduction. As we've read, and is the convention, the Heavy Duty trucks will be introduced in 2018. So, aside from the problems/solutions that TDR members specialize, in this issue you'll find: • Out in the Boondocks • Aisin Transmission Shudder • Twilight Zone (Autonomous Vehicles) Enjoy TDR #90 and tell your Turbo Diesel friends about us! Robert Patton TDR Staff