2nd Generation Dodge Non-Powertrain

Here you go AH64ID. So there are many variables of fuels that make them unique. The way they are measured that determines their quality is also different. For instance, diesel uses cetane and gasoline uses octane. The way cetane works and the way octane works are very different. The way gasoline ignites and the way diesel ignites is also very different. How the fuel acts and burns determines the kind of engine they are used in. There is a reason diesel/biodiesel/oils are used in a compression engine and why propane/gasoline are used in spark ignition engines. This thread will be meant to explain the differences and how the different ratings of fuels work, why they…

Does anyone know if i could use flexible radiator hose to use as a fuel inlet hose, i need the flex to move the fuel inlet, not sure if diesel will destroy the radiator hose......thanks

I was thinking!Now I may be wrong! but It seems to me that I remember a few years back that the color of diesel fuel was kind of green.Now does anyone else remember that or was it just a few stations that had fuel that was a odd color, or was it because of the higher sulpher in the fuel back then.It seemed that it was mostly in new mexico and Oklahoma at the time.But I never drove to other states so I really don't know just a curios thought.

I have a aluminum flat bed. The problem is my filler line is almost level to the tank and when I fill up I to run the pump very so to fast or it shoots fuel out, seems like an hour to fill the truck, never mind the fuel on the shoes. Any ideas to relocate the filler in another place. I maybe could raise the bed up but I like it a the height it is Any ideas, doesn't seem like a lot of trucks have flatbeds. Photos would be great.....thanks

I have heard stories about peopl putting a stick in your tank to check for red dyed fuel.So last night I was out by the truck and had a small stick and decided to see if someone could put a stick down inside to the fuel level.It can't be done on my truck. However I did go get a flexable piece of plastic line and it will go down to the fuel, but there is not enough on the line to tell.So that would tell me if they do poke your tank they have to use a tube and collect a sample of fuel.No Stick! Truth in doing.

Anyone know where to get clips that would fit our front lower bumper guards ??? I have a few that have fallen off and because they are a specific size and shape wondering where to start :???Else may have to 'rig' something. I can post a pic tomorrow..

Here are some pictures of how I connected my fuel gauge to my 2002I connected it to the scharder valve on the vp44 and tightend it well.

I dont know how to read the oil properties but I have 2 examples and wonder which is better. Example A TYPICAL PROPERTIES SAE Grade 15W-40 Specific Gravity @ 60ºF/15ºC 0.872 – 0.88 Viscosity @ 40°C cSt (ASTM D-445) 102 – 108 Viscosity @ 100°C cSt (ASTM D-445) 14.00-16.00 CCS Viscosity @ -20°C cP (ASTM D-5293) 5,700 High Temperature High Shear Viscosity 302°F/150°C cP 4.3 High Temperature High Shear Viscosity 302°F/150°C cP after 90 cycles shear (ASTM D-7109) 4.0 Mini-rotary Viscosity-TP.1 @ -25°C cP (ASTM D-4684) 20,500 Mini-Rotary Viscosity @ -20°C, cP -180hr sooted oil sample (Mack T-11A ASTM D-6896 15,236 Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270)…

Hey all Just used a 3M lens restoration kit for by rear cabin light as well as my front two headlights. Normal yellow fade etc from sun and time. The results were amazing - I would say honestly a 90+% improvement. Takes 3 or 4 takes of using various grit sandpaper followed by rubbing compound at end - but really effective. Will post picks in the morning. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-Lens-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1283740197&sr=8-1 Good stuff !!

i noticed when installing a switch in my overhead that the wiring harness for the display was in the overhead even though my truck didnt come with it soooooo. can i plug one in and will it work or will the ecm or pcm have to be programed i assume the twisted pair will send the info but i dont know if the display interpets and displays or if another computer is sending the info and its just a displaying. mpg display would be nice.

Today I went ahead and did this mod ( http://www.midwestdieselconnection.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1812 ) since I traced it all out and didn't see any risk to it. Well since the lights are hooked up in parallel, they see the same voltage. I was curious as to how much they pulled the voltage down, if any and was quite surprised. The headlights have 3 wires going to them and they contain 2 elements in each one. One for dim and one for brights. The 3 wires are for ground, dim, and brights. So I took the connector off of one headlight and started the truck and measured between the ground and dim terminals, then from the ground to bright terminals. I then me…

Hey guys, I'm close to buying a 97' 2500 and was wondering if any one knows what do i have to do to fit 35x12.5 on the 2nd gen dodges? If i can get away with no rubbing with a leveling kit i want to but im afraid it might rub too much. would a leveling kit take care of it? Or would i have to include the 2" body lift?

Has Anyone ever had their radio short out?I know there has to be a short somewhere. One day as I was listening to the radio I parked and shut off the truck to do some errands. When I started the truck up again I didn't notice that the radio didn't go back on until I was almost back at home.After a few weeks of not having anything to listen to, I noticed after I started the truck up to go somewhere the radio went back on!I search all my fuses and even changed them out and look for any shorts. I even removed the bezel front from the dash and couldn't find a thing.Right now I am dead in the water.Does anyone have any thoughts of anything I may have over looked?ThanksSteve

I got my fuel gauge installed today, nothing fancy.It works and I can watch my pressure as I drive now. Running about 14 psi while crusing.

Tonight my neighbor brought me a set of new floor mats for my truck.Said he got them at a yard sale for his dodge and they don't work.Well they fit my truck perfect and they are new, and say Ram on themLooks like christmas came a little early.

Got email! My order for my fuel pressure gauge has been shipped.Ordered a pillar pod to put it in so it will be to my left side on the pillar.I have everything to connect it after I receive it. Will be interesting to see my fuel pressure as I drive.I will keep up on my posting after I get the job done. I will snap a picture and send it after it is in and working.

I compiled this video to better explain how to check U joints. Think I pretty much explained everything in the video. If you take them apart, use a dead blow hammer, NOT a regular hammer, you can bend the yoke and then the U joint bearings will not line up. Sometimes it becomes necessary to use a regular hammer but be extra careful where you hit! Make sure you put threadlocker on the 8mm bearing caps, mine have come loose on me and I have heard reports of the same thing happening to others. I found a very detailed website if you want to learn more about all the driveshaft components. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-shaft/ http-~~-//www.youtube.com…

..I will fix the fuel leak in the o-ring of the tank. I power washed it but I couldn't even see what I was doing because it's dark so tomorrow I will get you all the end result. But here are some before pics. If anyone has some pic requests while I am under there let me know.. Probably have the bed off all day tomorrow.

Looking for some connectors like the ones used on the cummins motors in dodge trucks, appear to be waterproof. Look like good quality. I was looking for some to use to quickly unhook and reconnect things like a 12v fuel pump for my aux diesel tank. --- Update to the previous post... appear to be made by Deutsch, but I can't find a retail outlet

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