Mopar1973Man

When I change coolants I do a full flush of the system for over a good 10-15 minutes allowing the water to flow through the block, radiator, and heater core. I make sure the old coolant is completely flushed out water is clear then drain and fill. What good is it to just drain and reload with fresh if the old coolant is going to taint the new coolant pH level? Because in nearly 11 years now I've not had a single lime/scale build up in the engine/radiator at all. But I have seen where the pH level on MoparMom's truck had ate the thermostat housing quite well. Which was because the previous owners didn't care. Like everyone always says, " As long as its still green its still good." Not true at all by the time you see a color change in the coolant its way too late.

Still check for codes. Lots of codes are store WITHOUT a check engine light.. Like the famous P0216 code will not trip a CEL. What your fuel pressure like? Idle, WOT at highway speed and cranking?

I'm not a 5th wheel man either but I know that it doesn't take much to add weight to a trailer fast. I typically weight my truck and trailer out once a year to see where I sit with weights. Since most of my camping is dry camping or boondocking I'm typically loaded with water as well add even more weight. (56 gallons worth). http://articles.mopar1973man.com/members-rides/17-mopar1973man/27-2000-jayco-eagle-296-fbs Time to update my weights...

Very upsetting...

Heater core replacements are pretty easy really. Dodge was fairly smart with the modular dash design. So this allow the owner to move or remove the dash as a unit with little to do as in disconnecting wire and devices. But once you swing the dash as side on the passenger side then the HVAC box is very visible and very easy to handle.

With close to 1/4 of a million miles I just don't see a reason for spendy HOAT coolants or special coolants. But its your truck and your money...

That old bed looks heavy as hell no wonder your MPG sucked. The stock bed looks better...

I'm home... Bit tried and drained out from 4 days of working the Jet Boat races... I've got video from my buddy Kelly Smart phone since dummy me forgot my camera bag before leaving.Oh... As for jet boats the fastest one on the river had a helicopter turbine engine with a little over 1,400 HP and traveling 8 mile course in about 3.9 minutes he was averaging about 120-125 MPH past us on the safety boat and has a top speed of about 140-145 MPH. Now that's haulin' the mail.More to come in a new thread...

My speed / odometer on ScanGauge II is right on the money. Then the GPH or gallons used is typically +/- 0.2 at the most. So the data on the SGII is more accurate than my hand math is. As for storing data its stored in non-volatile RAM just like a thumb drive so when its unplugged or powered off the data is stored. Same thing is true for error codes in the PCM & ECM also stored in non-volatile RAM. This why when you disconnect the batteries the error codes still exist.

Hold on a sec.You need the rest of the wiring for it. There should be a full wiring harness, relay, fuse, connector for the stock lift pump and 2 ring terminals. (battery power). As for the other device that's not a regulator its a low pressure switch or a gauge sensor most likely. Because there is no electrical control regulation its all done with hardware internally.Whitelightning is right just hook it up to the power leads of the truck and bucket test it from bucket to bucket to see if it works. But this is open line testing and the only way to see if its up to the challenge is hooking it fully up and seeing if it will hold pressure under full load on the highway at 55-70 MPH with you foot planted to the floor. Now your testing a pump! So many times I hear about the bucket test and this is meaningless just like the volume test Dodge did with the Carter stock lift pumps. Still a junk test. The only try way to test a pump is put it under full load. Even fire truck volume testing is done under full load. We never do we test a fire pump will a open port its just meaningless...

Like this article. http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/23-brake-system/55-drum-brake-wheel-cylinder-upgrade I'm not sure if the push pins are included with the wheel cylinders.

Maybe because of the miles you put down. But even mine lasted till 185K miles and 10 years. (20K a year roughly)

Heck... You'll have no problems reaching 200K in no time. Some weeks I can push out 1k miles. Dripley I told you once before you need to keep the greasy side of the truck down...

Comes back to the fact the cetane level is lower and the fuel is burning slower. Less hammer explosions and more of a slow pushing burn. Now it will take some figuring on your part to find the mixture that is optimal to you setup. Too much oil can degrade the performance of the fuel too. So make sure to figure it out.

MoparMom wanted me to post this up for ya. http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=274199

That might be tough. Very few people here have both boost and drive pressure gauges.

I'm over 212K and heading towards 213K...

Just to put the home URL up for people... http://www.mcmaster.com/# Really good site and full of all kinds of weird parts and pieces.

Bearing / motor failures sound like.

Do you know your State's Preamble? Be sure to read the message in red at the very bottom! Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.. Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land. Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution... Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government... California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom... Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe... Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy. Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences. Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution... Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution... Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution. Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings. Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors. Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government. Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution. Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution. Kentucky 1891, Preamble.. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties.. Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana , grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy. Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction. Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty... Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution. Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings: Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work. Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution... Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution .. Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution. Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution... New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors. New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.. New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings. North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carol ina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those... North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain... Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common. Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance..... Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing.... South Carolina , 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carol ina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution. South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties . Tennessee 1796, Art. XI..III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience... Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God. Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution. Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man .. Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ... Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility.... Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution... After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect thatmaybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be 'Food for thought' send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were. (Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)

Yea... It a good time to get the ol' work truck fixed up and repaired. I've got a list of repairs that I'm hashing out right now and hoping to get done before firewood hauling kicks in.

Yes. I'm aware of several Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 issues. You might try again since I put a script edit in to hopefully aid most of you to getting into the site. I'm waiting for vBulletin to get caught up with the times. :duh:You might try using FireFox it seems to work just fine and so does Opera.

Upside down???

Sounds good to me... Min. requirements10 PSI at idle30 PSI at 2K RPMHigh oil pressure is good. Like on my old 73 Charger before I sold it it was 60 PSI idle hot and 80 PSI at 3K RPM. Nice and tight! As for my truck I don't have a good test but the one time I checked it cold it was at least 60-65 PSI cold idling.

Here is what I got...* Stock VP44* AirDog 150 Lift pump* Mechanical Fuel pressure gaugeMy VP44 is just a standard ol' Stock pump nothing fancy. It's not the factory OEM pump that one failed at 48K miles and was replaced. As for the lift pump I ditch the entire system and replace it all with a AirDog 150 with all 1/2 lines. Even installed the DrawStraw I in the tank. Then as I ran fuel lines forward I kept the stock filter and ran through it all the way to the VP44. Then right after the the stock fuel filter I plumbed in my fuel pressure gauge using Air Brake line and a needle valve. This way I base my fuel filter changes on pressure now.