1st Gen Cummins Buyer's Guide!

These are the 5 main things I look at when I am looking to buy a 1st gen cummins.

My List:
1. Body - rust and dents
2. Engine - KDP, oil leaks, turbo shaft play, blow by
3. Configuration - (see below)
4. Stock vs. Modified
5. Wiring

Additional items from comments. Please comment below if you think something should be added to the list.

6. Head gasket leaks
7. VE pump leaks and modifications
8. Frame rust

Here is some information detailing some of the 1st gen cummins configurations that i referenced in the video:
Single cab: 1989 - 1993
Club cab: 1992 - 1993
Crew cab: Offered through 1985 (no cummins options available from factory)

1989 - 1991: Non-intercooled engine (6" tall frame
1991.5 - 1993: Intercooled (8" tall frame)

Transmission
1989 - 1991: 727 3 speed automatic (available is 3.07 gears)
1991.5 - 1993: a518 3 speed + overdrive automatic (available in 3.54 gears)
1989 - 1993: getrag 5 speed manual (available in 4.10 or 3.54 gears)
NP205 transfer case in all 4wd 1st gens
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