Recent Content by Reluctant Mechanic

Thanks for that input. I’ve gotten nowhere finding a replacement sender and saw the GlowShift option, more attractive price point. I’ve seen some dissing of these but I’m not up for spend the $200+ on the Isspro or Autometer electrics Geno’s has these days and I don’t want to go mechanical. My...

I honestly can’t remember when I installed my Westach 15 psi fuel pressure gauge, A pillar mounted, but got it from Geno’s Garage with the wiring, sending unit and snubber, pre 2010. Over a year ago I ran into the gauge fluctuating wildly and suspected by FASS direct replacement pump was...

Thank you for the encouragement! I’m slow to respond and get going on things because of work and bad weather! My learning and execution style best follow the cooking recipe model ie. Ingredient list followed by step 1,2,3 etc. Anyone know if this mod is broken down that way? Where’s the best...

Thank you for that explanation. Now to figure if I can handle this task. I’m always thinking I can tackle stuff with this truck with my Doubting Thomas husband over my shoulder saying “nope.” I’m wanting to sell this pickup because we recently acquired a friend’s very well maintained 3rd gen...

I’m intrigued by this suggestion but in MoparMan’s article he writes: Before doing any testing of the alternator for AC noise, make sure to remove any and all wiring modifications. Return the electrical system back to stock. Make sure there is no extra grounds, relocation of ground wires or...

1999 2500 QC 4x4 Only changes from stock currently are a sending unit on the fuel filter canister for a FP gauge and a FASS DDRP. Had a gauge going for transmission temp but that isn't working. Also rebuilt the battery terminal clamps, replaced the positive cable going between batteries with...

Brucejohnson and Matt42, thank you for all your input - you both have given me a ton to chew on, more than I’ve found anywhere else! About the accident which was somewhere around 15 years ago, the only issue with the radio was the display going dark, but all other functions remained viable...

So to be clear, the black plug with the orange is the end that plugs into the FASS and the grey end is the female to the engine side plug that came apart, so cut out the grey harness entirely and splice the two ends together? I wondered why there were two harnesses to begin with, seems a single...

Last fall my FASS DDRP started fluctuating pressure wildly. Thought it was dying and bought just the replacement pump from FASS. Forgot how hard it was to install! After done the new pump had the same problem! Long story short, it turned out the batteries failed the cranking amp test so got new...

I apparently have the Infinity system with tweeters and they also aren’t working. Yes, before the accident everything worked fine. I got a tested stock replacement since posting and have the same results, so the unit itself isn’t the problem. I didn’t see any problems with the wires at the...

Years ago I was in a front end accident, and after getting the truck back, I discovered the display on the radio didn't work, but the radio worked and you could scan for stations and lock in stations with the button. Rather than hit the shop up about it, I just worked around it. I don't drive...

Our friend is offering up his 2004 Ram 3500 QC 4WD auto CTD with flatbed but is asking us to do the research on price and make an offer. It's a clean SLT, cloth seats, no upgrades other than the flatbed (original bed gone) with 90,000, very well maintained. Ours is a hard used 1999 Ram 2500 QC...

1999 2500 Quad Cab 4X4 auto with 4" exhaust, 189k miles, one rebuilt transmission, one VP44 replacement after OEM lift pump failure, FASS DRP-02 in 2010... I've been a DIYer on this truck and did a lot of stuff in hindsight I can't believe, because now-a-days I'm feeling pretty off my game and now we...