Follow the top radiator hose to the engine, the thermostat is behind the bracket the radiator hose hooks to. Here is the latest for a Cummins Thermostat: A series of revised part numbers has been issued - check with a Cummins parts department for the latest. P/N 3934373 eliminates temperature fluctuation but engine warmup is slower and the operating temperature is lower than with previous t-stats.
1997 Dodge diesels come with the 12 valve cummins engine. It is fully mechanical and does not have a camshaft position sensor. "Dodge cummins diesel forum" is a good resource for dodge cummins owners.
A 1997 Dodge with a Cummins diesel does not have an oxygen sensor.A 1997 Dodge with a Cummins diesel does not have an oxygen sensor.
No such part on a 1997 Cummins.
Where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine, you will find the thermostat.
The thermostat is located behind the alternator. You can find instructions on Auto Zone's web site.
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Find the top radiator hose and follow it back to the thermostat housing, which should be located towards the fron of the engine on the intake manifold.
Follow the top radiator hose to the engine. It goes to the thermostat housing. Remove the 2 bolts in the housing and the thermostat is right below it.
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under the housing where the lower radiator hose hooks to the engine
The theromstat is directly under the thermo housing at the end of the top radiator hose.
The coolant temp sensor is located next to the thermostat housing.