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May 14, 2012 | 10:34 AM

#7071

Wh1t3NuKle

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From: NorCal

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Originally Posted by bekins01ram

Hopefully fixed my occasional hanging up idle/ fluctuating idle at stops, with a new IAC sensor. Truck "seems" to idle much smoother through red lights now.

Also got my modified manifold painted. Just need a set of fuel rails to paint red. Valve covers to paint red. Tstat housing bolts. Manifold gaskets/ bolts, and new injector o-rings, and I'm ready to swap I think....I'm sure I'll realize something the day of swapping though. Never fails.

Hey berkins,

Looks real good buddy! Looks like you are on your way. If there was advice to provide, it'd be take your time and be meticulous to your own degree of sanity.

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Originally Posted by gdstock

...more useful than air horns...imho....and reducing load on engine as well as wear on water pump bearings will increase pump life. Important is based on owner needs. just saying.....

tooooo logical.

May 14, 2012 | 10:36 AM

#7072

Wh1t3NuKle

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From: NorCal

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Originally Posted by Mikelord861

Real man's truck nuts

And also attempted everything I can think of to get her to start.

nothing...

May 14, 2012 | 10:54 AM

#7073

Gary-L

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From: Central Oklahoma

Still haven't done anything to it. Hopefully, later this summer.

May 14, 2012 | 11:02 AM

#7074

gdstock

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From: Austin, TX

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Originally Posted by VWandDodge

Still haven't done anything to it. Hopefully, later this summer.

Maybe you should slip off from work early to work on your truck! (hehe....

)

May 14, 2012 | 07:33 PM

#7075

Wombat Ranger

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From: Wild West

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Originally Posted by Mikelord861

Real man's truck nuts

And also attempted everything I can think of to get her to start.

nothing...

Have you tried putting those two pistons back into the motor? It might have a better chance of starting that way

Filled up from 3/8 of a tank. Cost $76. I got 14.0 MPG! Best I have ever seen in the truck. That was with a few full throttle runs scattered in there and one burnout

May 14, 2012 | 07:42 PM

#7076

stewie01

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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Finally went back to work today, filled up the Ram, $72 and drove her to work. Froze myself out this morning going to work with the A/C on

May 15, 2012 | 12:29 AM

#7077

nate_9ers

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Fixed my coolant leak. Upper hose was a little loose the thermostat housing causing a small leak. Changed t-stat gasket as well.
Next up- Fix my wiper and hi/low beam problem when i get the security t-20 torque wrench to take apart steering column

May 15, 2012 | 03:00 AM

#7078

Mikelord861

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From: Seabrook, TX

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Originally Posted by 2x1972

Have you tried putting those two pistons back into the motor? It might have a better chance of starting that way

Filled up from 3/8 of a tank. Cost $76. I got 14.0 MPG! Best I have ever seen in the truck. That was with a few full throttle runs scattered in there and one burnout

no....that can't be it.

The knuter valve is wide open. It should crank right up

but this guy might help anyone with issues with said valve
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXW0bx_Ooq4

May 15, 2012 | 03:54 AM

#7079

Prototype

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From: Jamul CA

Put in new speakers. 2 each of 6.5" in the rear half doors, and a 6x9" in the front doors totaling 6 speakers.

May 15, 2012 | 10:44 AM

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Gary-L

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From: Central Oklahoma

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Originally Posted by gdstock

Maybe you should slip off from work early to work on your truck! (hehe....

)

I normally work from 6:30 - 3:00; however, I've been attending evening classes for four nights per week since January. This is Finals Week, after which I'm free until August!