Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

[jyoutz]

He knows. He works for the government.

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[jyoutz]

So everyone you know who has done it has had burnt pistons and other engine failures. Come on now. Everyone? If it caused that many problems word would be out and no one would do it.

The friends and family I know who put aggressive chips in their diesel trucks have experienced engine problems. Is that everyone? Of course not. My neighbor is general manager of a Dodge (Ram) dealership. He’s told me that this damage is not uncommon for chipped trucks. Does that mean every truck? No. And that’s not what I said.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Another way to look at that is they will do nothing unless you are a big time player. Article said they warned him years ago and he kept doing it.

OTR vehicles are one thing. Outside of cities, there is really no reason to put that stuff on tractors. Too few of them running too few hours and spread too far apart.

Why does the EPA, IRS and Dept of Ag and such all have their own armed officers? I would think it would be better for the FBI to handle all investigations. This way we just get more bloat.

Theres a recent SCOTUS decision that could curtail their power. Might take a few years to settle out though.

 

[deserteagle71]

Who would enforce that? Local law enforcement aren’t vehicle emissions cops. I wouldn’t chip my Cummins because everyone I know who has done that has had issues with burnt pistons and other engine failures. But hey, go for it if you want to.

Well, now you know one who never had a problem. My 2004 Dodge/Cummins has had an Edge tuner on it most of its life; the only problem I've ever had with the engine is a leaking water pump a few years ago.

It depends on how the tuner is used. Mine has 6 different power levels and level 3 is the highest I've ever used. And that only for short periods of time, towing heavy loads up a mountain. Most of the time the tuner is set on level 1 (mileage) and it allows me to average 15 mpg while hauling a heavy cabover camper while towing a Jeep on a trailer.

If someone has their tuner set to the highest level so they can "roll coal" or spin all 4 tires or some such silliness then they deserve an engine failure.

 

[jyoutz]

Well, now you know one who never had a problem. My 2004 Dodge/Cummins has had an Edge tuner on it most of its life; the only problem I've ever had with the engine is a leaking water pump a few years ago.

It depends on how the tuner is used. Mine has 6 different power levels and level 3 is the highest I've ever used. And that only for short periods of time, towing heavy loads up a mountain. Most of the time the tuner is set on level 1 (mileage) and it allows me to average 15 mpg while hauling a heavy cabover camper while towing a Jeep on a trailer.

If someone has their tuner set to the highest level so they can "roll coal" or spin all 4 tires or some such silliness then they deserve an engine failure.

I think your explanation makes sense. I suspect the problems occur from aggressive power levels that are used continuously.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Who would enforce that? Local law enforcement aren’t vehicle emissions cops. I wouldn’t chip my Cummins because everyone I know who has done that has had issues with burnt pistons and other engine failures. But hey, go for it if you want to.

Third sentence, you said everyone you knew, just saying. I knew that argument wouldn't hold water because the truth of the matter is a lot of people delete tractors and have great results after the warranty is over and I thought that is what the OP was asking about deleting his tractor.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Third sentence, you said everyone you knew, just saying. I knew that argument wouldn't hold water because the truth of the matter is a lot of people delete tractors and have great results after the warranty is over and I thought that is what the OP was asking about deleting his tractor.

Correct, I am asking about deleting after the warranty is over.
Also, the mechanic I spoke with said “if you aren’t having problems with it, leave it alone”.
The problems I’ve had with my tractor have been fuel issues, not the dpf.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Correct, I am asking about deleting after the warranty is over.
Also, the mechanic I spoke with said “if you aren’t having problems with it, leave it alone”.
The problems I’ve had with my tractor have been fuel issues, not the dpf.

I don't blame you, that's what I said in post#10 , If I was having problems with it that I wouldn't hesitate if the factory warranty had expired, but I am like you if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[xrjohndeere]

Today I took my Ram 3500 to an old friend who has owned a diesel mechanic shop for many years. We started talking about the issues I've had recently with my Kubota L6060. You can see more on that here. Water in fuel causes $10,000 damage to my Kubota Grand L6060

As we were talking he said "You know I can 'delete' that tractor for you. This guy owns a well-known and highly respected shop, and works mainly on large trucks, and lots of them

I'm wondering if anyone else has attempted to "delete" a tractor, and what were the results.

If he can take the junk off I would do it. Piss on the cloud cops!

 

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