Joe_Pool

Seems pretty normal. 160 deg solo, 200+ deg in summer towing heavy.

No needle valve, I have a snubber on each end of the line going to my sender and my Spek fuel pressure gauge is dead steady. I used 2 Vulcan snubbers, p/n SNBR.

Crimped ( Hexagon controlled cycle -- compression style) is the way to go. Also use sealant lined battery cable heat shrink tube to seal fitting to cable and closed end/tinned battery lugs for best results. Been doing it this way for 40+ years.

For real nice gauges look at Spek-Pro (programable from face of gauge -- no cable required). Originally designed for NASCAR (bought by Auto Meter). Definitely not inexpensive.

FYI: "torch" in England is a "flashlight" in USA. Repair sleeves are not recommended on D80 input yokes due to tolerances, it is recommended to replace the yoke if it has a deep groove.

What is the 10th digit of your VIN? (0 = 2000, 1 = 2001, 2 = 2002, ....). 10th digit is model year. In the future you only need to obscure digits past the 10th (this is your unique sequence number)

You got it backwards -- The KW should be on the trailer behind the Ram

Sloppiest bleed job I have ever seen, must not know what tubing is (to direct fluid to catch container).

Automatics got D70 (10.5" ring gear with 3.5" tube diameter) Manuals got D80 (11.25" ring gear with 4" tube diameter) [Actually a Hybrid D80 with reduced outer ends) On 2500 SRW trucks both axles use the same calipers, rotors and pads as far as I know. The DRW are different as is the axle housing.

Use a good drill bit on the broken bed bolts, they are usually 10.8 metric (think Grade 8+). Soak them good with penetrating oil and drill or ease them out.

Upper and Lower U-bolt plates are different (due to larger diameter of axle). Is yours currently disc or drum rear brakes?

Do a search for MS-5931 or Chrysler5931. On eBay UK there was a listing for WESTWAY LUBRICANTS 1L (10.99 British Pounds), there may be others. Here is a screenshot of a 5L bottle (free shipping) for 35.00 pounds on eBay UK

Are Valvoline products available to you? If you can find it part # 799222 (1 gallon) and # 602241 (1 quart) are what you want. They meet the required specifications.

Spare fuel filters (a bad tank of fuel can really ruin a trip!), spare drive belt, fluids to top off as you go and tools to change the filters on the road if needed. Make sure the trailers have spare tires as well as the trucks. Drive safely and have an enjoyable trip.

As an alternative to the dealer, I use Sta-Lube EQUA-TORQUE differential friction modifier made by CRC. It meets GM#1052358, Ford #M2C118-A and Chrysler #4318060. It comes in a 4 oz tube and is enough for most diffs.