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What size socket are you using on it?

I stand corrected.

Again I appreciate the info. I understand the concept of keeping it flat. I'll get out tomorrow and see what kind of stone is out there. That will be easier now since the wife's car is fixed. What a pain. 3 measley bolts. 1 was easy. The other 2 in a space I could barely get couple fingers in. All working by feel since the fingers blocked seeing them.

Do you know how to pull the 2 dowels out of the block? The two for the head gasket and head.

Some one in the thread suggest stuffing some foam in the cylinders to help keep the dirt out. I bought some poly foam, cut into a hexagon then soaked in carb cleaner. All it did was soak it and it evaporatedright out of it. I thought it might melt it. I was also thinking of using my random orbit sander with a scotch brite to polish the head. Same thing we polish counter tops with. The dowels are gingto get in the either way. The got to come out with out tearing them up. Would the scotch brite would damage the head? @04Mach1 @Mopar1973Man @Dieselfuture or anyone for that matter. The plot thickens a bit. Go out to the wifes car to make a run for a couple things and the belt tensioner rakes a crap. So I am an auto mechanic today. It is in a Saturn. I hate sideways engines.

I have heard here they do make 4th gen mirrors that the 2nd gens. Couple members have them. Just dont remember who.

I dont think I will be doing any fire ringing. rv275's, the comp and the HX is all this truck will see for a good while. It I see the need for studs later I will just swap them in later. For now I am just going to re used the head bolts. They are all inside of Cummins specs at 5 1/8" long. As far as flatness of the block, it better be good, pulling the engine is pretty much out of the question. Not enough time or money for that. I do appreciate the input though.

Just be careful, the one in the link Mike posted is for an 3rd gen but I am sure there are some for 2nd gens there too.

Found this about it. I am no genius on the later trucks but never heard of the auto/ho combination. http://www.cumminshub.com/dodge-diesel-guide.html bottom of the second page on engine specs.

Forget where I am sometimes. It carried on for several years with the HO and 6 speed. Even after they ditched the NV5600 for the G56. A couple years or so back you could not get the HO with anything but an automatic, the AISIN I believe it is. Of course hp and torque have gone up considerably over the years. I think the the 04's were rated over 300 hp.

You are correct. The difference was 10 hp, 235 versus 245 hp, and IIRC about 40 lbs of torque. Could be wrong on the torque.

Changed injectors a couple months back. Decided to fire it off before hooking rhe intake back up. Fired right off but sounded odd. Got out of the cab looking at the motor and see the 2 shop towels inching down down into the manifold. I bagged all my nuts and bolts this time too darn many to keep up with.

Been a long time since my truck has seen the parkway other than to drive over or under it on the way to the job. I did have my truck parked at the state capitol in Des Moines once just didn't take a picture. Built a CFA in west Des Moines.

The HO only came facory with the 6 speed.

Ho motor came with a 6 speed manual trans.

At the dumpster enclosure, CFA Lexinton SC. About as close to a land mark I get these days.

Before I try and pull them out, will the dowels in the head come out? Looks like it would be easier to cleanup with them out.

This is who I bought mine from. They might have singles but I did not look. Google 98 to 02 dodge power heated tow mirrors and lots of choices pop up. https://www.1aauto.com/dodge-mirror-pair/i/trmrp00029?f=1111688&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsYrpmYmp4QIVkp6fCh0-Ng2cEAQYASABEgIHTvD_BwE

Mine are disconnected at the battery. No light no code. Have been for 2.5 years.

@Dieselfuture I notice a spray pattern on top of the piston. Mine are solid black on the entire piston top.

There is a go fund me page and donations here. Unless you prefer the check. Scroll down and look under anouncements.

I will get some better ones when I start cleaning everything. I can see the cross hatching in everything visible and no scoring. What do you think? 2 & 3 Better view of 6 4, 5 & 6 Thought i had one of 1 but it is similar to the others.

Absolutely. What you describe is identical to what experienced. But for me it only lasted a few weeks. Awkward just does not describe it.

Exactly what my Bledsoe Boot did to my leg. No movement anywhere below knee.

I drove some with a leg brace after tearing my Achilles tendon in my left leg. I experienced the dilemma as @Greenlee. Really had to twist my to keep from catching the brake pedal and getting the pedal to the floor. Bending the pedal he describes will be necessary as he describes above and block on might solve his issues.