Recent Content by SHinkamp

checking transmission fluid level For what it's worth- One of the first weird things I learned after buying my 1994 was that checking the transmission fluid level was a little more complicated than other vehicles. According to the owner's manual, the vehicle needs to be hot after a fairly...

Getting stranded Hey Ol'TrailDog, I've heard of a lot of people getting stranded when the shut off solenoid malfunctions. I've also heard of guys who can't get the truck to shut off. I'm glad to not have those problems anymore. I'm also glad you posted because it gives me an excuse to stick in...

Shut off cable (Solenoid replacement) Hey Guys, I'm new to posting pictures, but here goes. I bought a spring and mounting bracket at Home Depot. I mounted the twist lock cable from California Push Pull, Inc. under the dash with the bracket and fished it through the same grommet that the...

Hard start problem solved Hi Ram fans, After some mucking around I finally figured out that my hard starting problem was due to a malfunctioning shut off solenoid. I did not damage my grid heater system. I bought a custom made cable with twist lock for $70. 00 from California Push Pull, Inc...

I have a '94 which has become hard to start. I usually use the block heater for over an hour but even then it often takes many tries to start it. I have started it cold a few times and the grid heater isn't coming on anymore. One poster on this site recommended "recycling" the grid heater system...

I have a 94 pickup with push button overdrive and a 3. 54 rear end. I have a boat/trailer which weighs about 2000 pounds. The owners manual is kind of vague as to when you should lock out overdrive and tow without using it. It seems like I'm towing a light load but I know that the transmission...

I recently bought a '94 regular cab automatic 4x4. My truck's regular fuel gauge doesn't work. While looking at trucks and scouring Autotrader and craigslist before I bought the truck, I noticed that a fair number of the trucks for sale had a non-working fuel gauge. I'm guessing that some of you...

Best additives I was a diesel fuel injection mechanic for 18 years. The only objective information on fuel additives I ever saw was an independent study by Southwest Research Institute which showed Stanadyne Performance Formula to be #1, John Deere Winter #2, and John Deere Summer #3. The study...

Thanks for the information on '95 California trucks. I appreciate it. shinkamp

Hi everybody, Would a 95 Dodge 2500 from California have extra emissions stuff that I would have to worry about? I'm thinking of buying a truck near San Francisco. Also, does anyone know about "heavy duty" transmissions vs. regular tranmissions? shinkamp

I am currently looking for a 1994-1998 12 valve. I've noticed that some ads say that a truck is heavy duty (HD) and others talk about a 4. 10 rear end. I believe that you can also get a 3. 54 rear end. Are there transmission/rear end options for 2nd generation Dodges? What makes a truck "HD"...