Recent Content by rekabeka

Working on the front end of a 1996 Dodge 2500 4x4 with Dana 44 front axle? I am replacing the "steering Knuckle" ball joints but "OEM" replacement ball joints are much smaller compared to what was removed. Is it possible to have a Dana 44 front axle with Dana 60 steering knuckles from the...

After a severe bout with Gout and a bum knee, I decided to have my beloved NV5600 transmission in my 05 3500 SRW RAM removed and replaced with a six speed Allison automatic from CA Conversions in Gulf Breeze, FL. I drove the truck down to FL and within 4 days, I was back home in Colorado. Made...

Last year, after a serious bout with "Gout", I decide to have my beloved NV5600 6 speed manual replaced with an automatic. I went to CA Conversions in Gulf Breeze, Florida and had an Allison 6 speed unit installed. What a difference, especially at highway speeds! Still have the NV5600 (160,000...

OK Men, forget about Wally World and go online to "Ammoman". If you spend a certain amount they will pay the freight. Their prices are fair and ammo is their business. I have been a Class 3 firearms dealer and Class 2 firearms manufacturer for years and don't ever remember buying ammo from...

I have a friend who owns a 2000 3500 series RAM 4x4 (DRW) with a 5.9 (24 valve) and a NV4500 5 speed transmission. He wants to know if a NV5600 6 speed transmission from a 2005 3500 series will bolt right up to the 5.9 or are there other complications such as drive shaft lengths or transfer case...

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Thanks for the replies. I have tried all the places that handle those types of clips. I finally had a machinist friend of mine fabricate a "bushing" out of Delrin with the proper hole for the release rod and a nut on the other end of the rod. Should last longer than me! Thanks again. Its always...

Only number I have for a one piece is 52123162AC

On a 2005 RAM 3500 there is a part under hood called a "Striker" (part # 55275843AB). This is the "secondary" hood release and on this "striker" is a green plastic part called a "rod retaining clip". For reasons known only to FCA, they do not sell this part (clip) separately. You must purchase...

Just a quick question? Does anyone remember which TDR issue had the heater core replacement article or "how to". I'm pretty sure I have one that is "going" on my 2000 Dodge. No, I don't want to do it but someone will have to! Really good shop in Denver maybe? Thanks.

OK, Thanks for all the replies. I guess as long as it doesn't go towards the hot side I shouldn't worry too much. I really like mechanical gauges on my motors. Enough of this computer and electronic crap! Thanks again. Rekabeka or -- email address removed --

I have a 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Cummins / 6 speed. Problem: Engine is at operating temp and all seems OK then the gauge creeps down to the cold side and slowly creeps back to normal. This problem may happen multiple times at anytime during the course of operation. I have changed thermostat, sending...

No, I never found a bed for the 2005 Dodge. Decided to stay with the flat bed it came with. That bed is really pretty versatile with the detachable sides and tailgate. Thanks for your response.

The number "53" is cast into the block just above the oil pan on the drivers side at the FRONT of the engine right below the injection pump or power steering unit. It is also, at least on mine, on the opposite side at about the same place. There are some other numbers but the number "53" should...

OK, and thanks for all of your input and suggestions. I found a company online that is selling "New" Cummins long block crate engines with a one year warranty. I have sent them an inquiry as to what they are using for "blocks" and as soon as I get a response I will publish it here for all...