Recent Content by bbradford

Hi guys, This is a follow-up on my last post which stated that I had replaced my fuel sending unit, and it didn't fix my fuel gauge problem. After purchasing a Chrysler shop manual, I took it back to my mechanic yesterday. The problem was the connection at the fuel sender module on the...

Hi guys, Well, I went to the dealer, bought a new fuel sender unit, (about $60) had it installed by my mechanic, and the gauge still doesn't work. Does anyone have a suggestion on what I might try next? (The gauge reads "empty" and the "low fuel" light stays on. ) Any help will be...

My fuel gauge has not worked since I bought my truck a few months ago. The gauge is on empty and the low fuel light stays on. I assume the fuel sender unit is bad. I have read several posts where members are reporting spending in the $50-$80 range from the dealer for the unit. I called the local...

Just a note to let you know that I ordered new contacts from Larry-Bs, and had them installed for a total of less than $100. Much better than a new $379 starter which I probably would have bought without your great advice. Thanks from the bottom of my wallet! Ben Bradford

Thanks a bunch, guys. I'll get this taken care of right away. Ben

Sometimes, quite often actually, when I turn the key to start the engine, I get nothing. I turn the key off and try again, and it usually starts normally. Sometimes on the second try, I get a small bump on the starter, then nothing. It has never failed to start on the first, second or third try...

Hi guys, Thanks for all the great information. I got my new tstat put in today. It was a #3934373 Cummins part from the dealer. It didn't have a degree marking on it. (The idiot at the parts counter had no idea about what temp it was, or about life in general for that matter. ) The one that I...

Thanks guys. All the conventional visdom seems to say that I would be better off with a 180 or 190. I'm headed to the dealer today to see what they have. BB

I just purchased my "new" 1997 a few weeks ago in Texas and drove it back to Tennessee. The temperature never got above approximately 160 degrees, even on the long interstate drive. Everything else is normal. (Except the dead fuel gauge, of course. ) On several TDR posts I have read that the...

My "new" 1997 Texas truck is about to spend its first winter in the mountains of Tennessee. Being a flatlander, it has survived for 8 years rust free. Tennessee DOT puts some God-awful liquid salt based concoction on the roads up here when it snows, and it sticks to and attacks metal with a...

Thanks guys. You have all been a great deal of help. All of your suggestions were great. I have an appointment next Tuesday at a local shop recommended by the regional TDR chapter to have my dowel pin problem fixed, valves adjusted and timing set. Next addition will probably be a new exaust...

I recently purchased a 1997 3500. Being a CTD newbie, what ad-ons or modifications would be most cost effective to maximize my fuel mileage and extend the life of my engine? White 1997 3500 2wd, LWB, Auto, SLT Laramie, Leather, 99,000 miles, totally stock

I recently purchased a 1997 3500 CTD from the original owner who never towed more than his bass boat. Everything is near perfect on the truck, and on a 10 hour interstate trip I got between 20. 4 and 22. 6 mpg depending on speed. (Surprisingly, it got better mileage between 75-80 than it did...

KDP Question Thanks guys. I'll get this taken care of ASAP. Ben Bradford

I just purchased a 1997 3500 from the original owner. He used it to tow his bass boat, and haul a camper a few times. The truck has been pampered with all the service done at the dealership. The owner had never heard of the killer dowel pin problem. The truck has 99,000 miles. My question is: do...