Preparation and precautions – Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’94 - 98 5.9L Cummins) Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus & Stinger systems User Manual
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pREpaRaTIoN aND pRECaUTIoNS
Notification
The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes pre-oiled and no oiling
is necessary for initial installation. Service the filter as
specified in the Filter Maintenance Section of this manual.
1.
for ease of installation of your banks Stinger,
Stinger-plus, powerpack, Twin-Ram manifold or
quick-Turbo
®
system, familiarize yourself with the
procedure by reading the entire manual before starting
work. This instruction manual contains 24 pages of text,
illustrations and parts listing. If any pages are missing,
please call GaLE baNkS ENGINEERING for a replacement.
2.
Throughout this manual, the left-side of the vehicle
refers to the driver’s side, and the right-side to the
passenger’s side.
3.
This banks system is designed to fit 1994-early ’98
Dodge/Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup trucks with
horsepower ratings of 160, 175, 180 or 215 hp. for
further identification check the CpL number on the
engine information tag located on the timing cover. This
manual applies to CpL’s 1550, 1815, 1863, 1968, 2022,
2023 and 2308.
4.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery
before beginning work. If there are two batteries,
disconnect both.
5.
Route and tie wires and hoses a minimum of 6
inches away from exhaust heat, moving parts and
sharp edges. Clearance of 8 inches or more is
recommended where possible.
6.
when raising the vehicle, support it on properly
weight-rated safety stands, ramps or a commercial
hoist. follow the manufacturer’s safety precautions. Take
care to balance the vehicle to prevent it from slipping or
falling. when using ramps, be sure the front wheels are
centered squarely on the topsides; put the transmission in
park; set the hand brake; and place blocks behind the rear
wheels. CaUTIoN! Do not use floor jacks to support the
vehicle while working under it. Do not raise the vehicle onto
concrete blocks, masonry or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
During installation, keep the work area clean. If
foreign debris is transferred to any banks
component, clean it thoroughly before installing.
p.N. 96384 V.3.0
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