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radiator

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:00
is there a difference in the radiator between the intercooled and non-intercooled i kno that non intercooled have top tanks but if i changed the radiator support to put a new style grill on it is there a difference in the radiator will the side take radiator work?

turbo

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 04:00
im planing on buying a new turbo soon what would be the best to go with he 351?

looking for a bed for a 91' short bed 4x4

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:00
i have a 1991 w250 short bed and i currently have a featherlite bed on it im lookig for a bed with decent paint and no major dents or rust can sum 1 please help me

issue with 3 in 1 Glowshift guage

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:00
:S:ive been having an issue with my guage turning on and off going down the road. i know its got good connections for the power. has anyone else been having this problem? also the little button on it to change the color vibrates like crazy at sertain rpm's and its really annoying :banghead:. im not...

shifting with Southbend clutch issues

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 21:00
So when i shift into first or 2nd gear i have to be completely stopped and shift into one of the other gears first in order to get it into gear. I pulled trans out and put a new 1-2 gear sincro assembly in. And it still didnt fix it? anyone have any ideas? I have a con fe clutch from south bend....

93 getrag speedo is way off 30mph off

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:00
My speedo is way off. I replaced the speed sending unit. I put a 3.07 rear in the truck that had a 3.54. It has a getrag. What parts wrong. and where can i get it. It says im doing 20mph faster then i am.

Wiring harness

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 18:00
Does anyone make a new wiring harness for my 1990 W-250? Somebody has butchered mine and it will be easier to start over. Thanks for any help.

Steering box re-inforcing?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:00
I have heard rumor that with the 1st gens, the frame has a tendency to crack around the PS box? Have not read any mention of it in these forums. Is this a concern? And if so, are the aftermarket solutions or DIY fixes?

5 speed leak getting bad...

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:00
my tranny has been leaking now its getting worse. i replaced the 2 gaskets on the sides of the tranny. i think they are for a pto? still leaks. seems to be coming from up top. its there a gasket up there? if so do i need to drop the tranny or can i access it from the inside of the cab? also. ...

Too much fuel screw?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:00
I installed my 366 spring the other day and while I had it apart I took out the fuel screw and removed the collar. Also there was a thin washer with a tab, I think part of the tamper cover, so I removed that. When I reinstalled the screw I _thought_ I got it in the same place, but it seemed...

Engine vibrates more than I think she should

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:00
So my truck drives me nuts. It seems to run really good, smokes when I want, blows 28 PSI when I want, Starts and runs great, but man does she vibrate. At idle it just shakes away...like I'm a little leary to even have my wife sit in the thing. Driving at low RPM the shake is there, but...

maby stupid but worth asking injector ?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
ok got a guetion for you guys is it possible to drill the injectors to a bigger size i work at a machine shop and have the capabilites just not sure if possible

bad day for me...

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
just bought my new boat, pulled it up my driveway and the tranny decided to slip and not go up... so now my boat and truck are stuck in the driveway crooked cause i cant go forward (narrow driveway and a cliff on one side and a straight up hill on the right).. and cant go back due to the boats...

fuel leak under hood

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
big time! I opened the hood casue I smelled alot of fuel and there was fuel spraying all over the place. I shut her down and got her home. How do I get to the fuel lines behind the pump to check out the connections? My bro used to wrench on Dodge trucks and said it happened all the time-guys coming...

intercooler- p-stroke or 2nd gen ?

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
alright first off which one would be better/ easier i have been looking forums and cant find any topics over swapping intercoolers except for non i/c trucks was wondering since mine is already there how hard is it and whats needed ?

HT60 Exhuast Housing (How bad is it?)

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 14:00
Well I picked up a primary for my future twin project off ebay. Unfortunately it seems the exhaust housing has seen better days [laugh] Looks as though it has gotten very hot! Image: http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/ScottPowers/Dodge%20Project/003-4.jpg There are about 6 cracks all the...

Ignition Trouble

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 13:00
In the process of doing a body swap. The new cab was a 5spd, but we are putting a our old column shift steering column in it. During the swap I noticed that the ignition was able to turn without a key in it! Now, after it has been installed, it is locked up. (wheel locked, shifter locked) and it...

Question on 5spd shifter, and 2nd gen seats

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 10:00
Has anyone installed 2nd gen seats with the aftermarket cupholder on the center console, with the 5spd getrag? I got the 2nd gen seats in, and I'm about to order the cupholder console for it, but before I did, I'm trying to figure out if the cupholder is going to interfere with the shifter...has...

Just Rebuilt my kingpins

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 09:00
Had pretty good luck and the truck seems a lot happier. Steering is tighter with less wander and less vibration on the highway with my worn out old tires. If anyone is thinking of doing this and wants some advice I will answer any questions I can.

Linked up front??

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 07:00
Who here has done links with either coils or coilovers?? would LOVE to see some pictures of what you did!!