2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Restoration

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Jun 26, 2020 | 06:47 PM

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I think you need to take the baffles out of the valve covers.

Why is the crank bolt stuck?

I thought about taking the baffles out, but don't they "splash" the oil back down?

Also I have no idea

it ruined the bolt and I had to retap the crank.

Jun 26, 2020 | 09:17 PM

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I think it's a standard mod for folks that install roller rockers. Just make sure your oil cap is on tight.

And run a catch can for the PCV.

Jun 26, 2020 | 09:38 PM

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I think it's a standard mod for folks that install roller rockers. Just make sure your oil cap is on tight.

And run a catch can for the PCV.

I don't know what I'm doing yet lol. Have to tear it all back down as the crank won't turn without A LOT of force. Might do the spacers. Then when the tune comes I am probably going to sell her

Jun 27, 2020 | 11:42 AM

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I think I found the problem

the front 4 pistons have some play side to side when bolted to the crank, but the back 4 don't. If I lose the back 4 the crank will turn easily.

Jun 27, 2020 | 11:45 AM

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Pistons installed properly on the rods? Facing the right direction?

Jun 27, 2020 | 11:55 AM

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Pistons installed properly on the rods? Facing the right direction?

Never took the pistons off the rods and I thought these options were reversible as in you can install them wrong. I know the Hemis are like that doesn't matter which way the piston goes in

Jun 27, 2020 | 12:38 PM

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Should be a notch on the pistons, that indicate the 'front'..... otherwise, I think you run into alignment issues with the rods, and then end up binding.

Jun 27, 2020 | 01:47 PM

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Should be a notch on the pistons, that indicate the 'front'..... otherwise, I think you run into alignment issues with the rods, and then end up binding.

Yeah there was a "C" and I put the opening facing the front. I'm actually pretty interested in what is causing it 😂

Jun 27, 2020 | 10:01 PM

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Yeah there was a "C" and I put the opening facing the front. I'm actually pretty interested in what is causing it 😂

Imagine that.

Definitely something you want working right before you start it. See what the service manual has to say about assembly.

Jun 28, 2020 | 11:03 AM

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Imagine that.

Definitely something you want working right before you start it. See what the service manual has to say about assembly.

I looked at it and it says nothing, at least that I seen. It sucks looking at it on a phone

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