The Official 2014 2nd Gen RAM Forum OT thread
sunroof is great, v8 power, again, AMAZING! we are up to about 12.5mpg. gonna replace the fuel filter, and see a bit more. supposed to change em every 20-30k, dunno if ours is original or not.
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The overland package is about the 'ultimate' off road package. Limited slips front and rear, AND in the t-case. (plus the ability to lock the t-case....) With the right tires, you don't NEED a big engine to climb buildings with it. 
im going to be swapping it out for the 242 at some point. dont like the pricetag of the 247.....
came from the factory with rock sliders, though heavy, theyre not very strong.
most guys jam a 1" black iron pipe into them to make them damn near bulletproof!
factory "upcountry" package(bout a 1.5" lift) rides nice. even has factory tpms... which is rare for the year!
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Comfortably Numb,
I've got several vintage receivers and amps here and have worked on many more. I wonder if yours is old enough that the potentiometers have gotten dirty or just dried out.
Sometimes one or the other or both channels will stop working and a quick rap will bring the thing around for a while. If you are comfortable taking the thing a part you might try putting some tuner cleaner in the pot and see if that makes a difference.
Personally I use WD-40 on noisy volume controls and have since I first discovered the stuff in the early 70's some say it leaves behind a residue that will damage the pot but in my own personal experience it works great. I have a Pioneer SX-850 that I got very cheap in around 1976 or so, because the original owner thought it was scrap because the right channel would go out a lot.
After trouble shooting it for a few days I put the WD-40 in the volume control and it has worked since. Every few years I do have to clean the pot again and I have done all the other controls when I have it apart anyway.
Your choice I guess, tuner cleaner or WD-40, which ever, just try it if it don't help at least all your out is some time and a dab of cleaner.
I've got several vintage receivers and amps here and have worked on many more. I wonder if yours is old enough that the potentiometers have gotten dirty or just dried out.
Sometimes one or the other or both channels will stop working and a quick rap will bring the thing around for a while. If you are comfortable taking the thing a part you might try putting some tuner cleaner in the pot and see if that makes a difference.
Personally I use WD-40 on noisy volume controls and have since I first discovered the stuff in the early 70's some say it leaves behind a residue that will damage the pot but in my own personal experience it works great. I have a Pioneer SX-850 that I got very cheap in around 1976 or so, because the original owner thought it was scrap because the right channel would go out a lot.
After trouble shooting it for a few days I put the WD-40 in the volume control and it has worked since. Every few years I do have to clean the pot again and I have done all the other controls when I have it apart anyway.
Your choice I guess, tuner cleaner or WD-40, which ever, just try it if it don't help at least all your out is some time and a dab of cleaner.
Last edited by tired old man; May 8, 2014 at 07:28 PM.
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Comfortably Numb,
I've got several vintage receivers and amps here and have worked on many more. I wonder if yours is old enough that the potentiometers have gotten dirty or just dried out.
Sometimes one or the other or both channels will stop working and a quick rap will bring the thing around for a while. If you are comfortable taking the thing a part you might try putting some tuner cleaner in the pot and see if that makes a difference.
Personally I use WD-40 on noisy volume controls and have since I first discovered the stuff in the early 70's some say it leaves behind a residue that will damage the pot but in my own personal experience it works great. I have a Pioneer SX-850 that I got very cheap in around 1976 or so, because the original owner thought it was scrap because the right channel would go out a lot.
After trouble shooting it for a few days I put the WD-40 in the volume control and it has worked since. Every few years I do have to clean the pot again and I have done all the other controls when I have it apart anyway.
Your choice I guess, tuner cleaner or WD-40, which ever, just try it if it don't help at least all your out is some time and a dab of cleaner.
I've got several vintage receivers and amps here and have worked on many more. I wonder if yours is old enough that the potentiometers have gotten dirty or just dried out.
Sometimes one or the other or both channels will stop working and a quick rap will bring the thing around for a while. If you are comfortable taking the thing a part you might try putting some tuner cleaner in the pot and see if that makes a difference.
Personally I use WD-40 on noisy volume controls and have since I first discovered the stuff in the early 70's some say it leaves behind a residue that will damage the pot but in my own personal experience it works great. I have a Pioneer SX-850 that I got very cheap in around 1976 or so, because the original owner thought it was scrap because the right channel would go out a lot.
After trouble shooting it for a few days I put the WD-40 in the volume control and it has worked since. Every few years I do have to clean the pot again and I have done all the other controls when I have it apart anyway.
Your choice I guess, tuner cleaner or WD-40, which ever, just try it if it don't help at least all your out is some time and a dab of cleaner.