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Last year I began the project of collecting parts to do a cummins swap in my 91 chevy V30 dump. I purchased a 97 dodge 5 speed truck that was wrecked. The gear housing actually broke off in the accident, seperating the injection pump from the...
Are there any known issues(IE dana 80 drum clearance etc)? Do they stick out obnoxiously compared to stock? I am looking to continue running 285/75/16, is the 16x10 wheel a better choice than the 8' width? Any past experiences are appreciated. Thanks,
mike
I know it's a dumb question, but epoxy doesn't seem like a good idea and normal rivets would mean drilling through the case. Where can I pick up the style rivets that were used originally? Thanks for the patience.
Mike
Long story short, the KDP claimed another(I bought the truck with a broken gear housing). I am in the middle of replacing the housing. I did not lock the injection pump timing pin in place before removing the gear from the pump. Is this a problem? I was orignially under the impression that all...
I bought the K&N for my old truck and barely used it. It would be a shame to have to spend 25 bucks on an AFE cleaning kit if I don't need to. It's probably a dumb question, but there shouldn't be any major differences between the two besides oil color right? Thanks for the input.
Mike
Stupid Fan clutch LHT Nut Frozen solid, need advise...
Well the clutch is locked solid and driving me crazy on the highway. I have tried on three seperate ocasions to get the SOB off. I've tried everything I have found on TRD from the proper wrench, wrenchs on the 10 mm nuts to attempt to keep...
Just a bit of info... . Purchased the truck a couple months back for a good price. Had an oil leak, didn't know too much about the KDP at the time. Now that I have cleaned up the engine bay, it's become obvious the oil leak is worse than I had thought. I have not had the opportunity to tear into...
This is obviously a dumb question, but I assume even a "severe duty" fan clutch wouldn't be locked solid, would it? With the engine luke warm, I can rotate the engine/slip the belt by pulling on the fan. I guess this explains why the only thing I hear at 80 mph in the truck is the fan being...
Well it has obviously began..... Working on fixing the stupid stuff the truck needs and ordering up for the mods. The truck has a replacement clutch of unknown origin. I will be installing the gages this weekend. Next on my list is a 4" exhaust, some type of air intake, and a plate. I would like...
My temp gauge has been pinned towards the cold side since I aquired the truck. I am assuming the sensor is toast, but I will test it when I can get to it. My first question is how do I actually reach the sensor. I know it's general location, but I have yet to see it or get my hand on it. I have...
Hello all, great forum, looking forward to all the info! I've just purchases a 1997 extended cab long bed 5 spd truck with 293k miles. The truck has been very well maintained, with the trans rebuilt and clutch replaced about 30K ago. I guess my first question is, at what mileage do you leave...