P- pumping a 24 valve.

[COONDOG96]

OK this is my first time posting a Thread so bear with me. I'm building a Toy Hauler out of my 2002 Freightliner 5.9 5 speed. I'm thinking of changing it to a P-pump but have no idea how that will work with the computer. I know there are people on here that may know I'm kind of need to know quickly as I have a line on two 12 valves for cheep. I'm not realy a fan of computer control just trying to make it something I can fix on the side of the road. Thanks Robin

[EastCoastCB]

I'm not a fan of computer controlled engines.
But IMO- if it aint broke don't fix it.
I've not heard any of my Cummins owning friends complain about the computer leaving them on the side of the road.

[jimburke77502]

Anytime I've been on the side of the road with my cummins, it's been a 15-20 minute fix. Whether it be permanent or temporary. Fixed a fuel cut off solenoid with a rubber bungie once.

[COONDOG96]

I f anyone would know I thought it would be you! I just keep hearing all things bad about the VP-44. The P pump might get weak but it should still run. A VP-44 quit that's were your parked. Was just wanting to know if all the other stuff would still work without the input from the VP-44.

[Tango]

Can't say I've heard of anyone swapping the inline for the VP but guess anything is possible. You should chat some of the guys over on 4BTswaps.com. More 4 & 6 BT savvy there than anywhere on the net.

[COONDOG96]

It's a common swap on 24 valve motors in off road trucks and pulling trucks. I'm just don't know what problems I will have with the computer as in the gauges, ABS and OBD. The P-Pump is all mechanical so you can turn up the fuel and RPMs if needed. With the VP-44 your not able to turn up the HP. or RPM and when the electronics go bad your done time to buy a 1200.00 pump.