PNW1993
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- 1996
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- Magnum 8.0
Hey, I'm new to the forums so I apologize ahead of time if this has already been asked, and or in the wrong section.
I recently purchased a 96' ram 2500 4x4 w/ the 8.0L magnum v10 (98k miles). It had been sitting for close to five years. I'm not super mechanically inclined, however, I pulled fuel injectors and cleaned them individually, changed oil and coolant, installed a new battery, brake booster, and ignition switch. I'm now trying to diagnose two more issues and don't know where to begin?
1. When in 4low and 4high, there is a clunking that seems to be consistent with the rotation of the front wheels. It doesn't happen when in 2wd. U-joints don't seem to have any play in them, but was told it could have something to do with the chain in the T-case?
2. Engine seemed to be running fine, but randomly started to hesitate. Felt as if the air filter was being blocked? I began to lose power and wasn't able to make it up a hill. When I pulled over and popped the hood, the exhaust manifold was glowing red and there was a distinct smell of fuel coming out of the interior air vents. My temp gauges seemed to stay consistent and didn't show any major changes?
Any suggestions will help, I don't really know where to begin on either of these issues. Not sure if it matters, but the truck is lifted 5" w/ 37" tires.
Thanks
Also idk why the attachment is upside down
EDIT:
Fixed the image for ya. Sometimes it has to do with the orientation of your phone when you take a pic then load it up here.
I recently purchased a 96' ram 2500 4x4 w/ the 8.0L magnum v10 (98k miles). It had been sitting for close to five years. I'm not super mechanically inclined, however, I pulled fuel injectors and cleaned them individually, changed oil and coolant, installed a new battery, brake booster, and ignition switch. I'm now trying to diagnose two more issues and don't know where to begin?
1. When in 4low and 4high, there is a clunking that seems to be consistent with the rotation of the front wheels. It doesn't happen when in 2wd. U-joints don't seem to have any play in them, but was told it could have something to do with the chain in the T-case?
2. Engine seemed to be running fine, but randomly started to hesitate. Felt as if the air filter was being blocked? I began to lose power and wasn't able to make it up a hill. When I pulled over and popped the hood, the exhaust manifold was glowing red and there was a distinct smell of fuel coming out of the interior air vents. My temp gauges seemed to stay consistent and didn't show any major changes?
Any suggestions will help, I don't really know where to begin on either of these issues. Not sure if it matters, but the truck is lifted 5" w/ 37" tires.
Thanks
Also idk why the attachment is upside down
EDIT:
Fixed the image for ya. Sometimes it has to do with the orientation of your phone when you take a pic then load it up here.
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