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    Time to build my truck, please advise.

    You sure your fuel gauge is reading correctly maybe its lower
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    !!!WTF just came out the radiator!!!!

    by the way my wife had a autozone brand (what ever brand they sell) radiator that wasnt very good lasted maybe 2 years. So i researched and found that most mechanics trust certain brands of radiators. CSF radiator brand makes a good radiator.
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    !!!WTF just came out the radiator!!!!

    coolant with motor oil forms a "milkshake" that looks like a milk shake color
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    Dead '98 2WD 5.2L

    so you do or dont have power to the fuel pump?
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    Dead '98 2WD 5.2L

    check the cap and rotor. Ive also seen some distributor shafts broken on other vehicles. not often but happens.
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    Air conditioner issue

    Ive seen it done. Not recommended either
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    Air conditioner issue

    Did you pull a vacuum on the system before you filled it? If not you have moisture in the air and in the system causing it to freeze (i know you said you tried to keep dirt and moisture out but if you opened up the system moisture is in the air
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    Shifting problems

    might have a better chance of getting an answer in the correct generation of truck forum. this is for up to 2001 trucks
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    Injectors?

    WitchHunter Performance - Injector Cleaning & Flow Testing Services If you are really interested in finding out if the injectors are bad/good send them here cleaned, new seals, and flow tested and they will provide all the information you need to assure you they are good or bad. $22 per...
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    5.9 v8 is going be the death of me

    did you try removing your O2 sensor (pre cat) sounds a lot like your cat has collapsed and isn't letting your engine breath. if your stated PSI is 50-55 then you're fine. If pouring gas down the intake doesn't help its not a supply issue.
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    Need to boost mpgs

    Its actually 100lbs / 1% increase in mpg. Its just science. Its a heavy truck i dont think the guy was asking for miracles just improvements. This is a legitimate way. If you are always carrying around 200-300 lbs of weight extra that can make a difference over a long enough time.
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    missfiring

    sure you got the plug wires in the correct spot on the rotor?
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    Need to boost mpgs

    your best bet is to remove some weight. Think like a race car body panels changed to fiber glass. you are moving alot of weight with the truck. Alloy rims along with smaller tires. (mentioned above) no spare tire. get rid of anything not necessary. the V8 is a gas hog making the...
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    5.9 magnum severe misfire

    I still dont see how you cant do that 1 at a time.
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    5.9 v8 is going be the death of me

    Try to start it with the pre cat 02 sensor unscrewed. Easy test to see if your cat is clogged and choking the engine.
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    5.9 magnum severe misfire

    ive seen alot of people make this mistake. why do people take off multiple wires at once? when changing my plugs i typically take off one at a time do the spark plug change the wire and done.... move onto the next plug. When changing the cap take off the cap and transfer 1 wire at a...
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    Blown Rod

    what makes you think you FYI its "Threw a rod"? usually its a very violent process and most of the time you put a hole in your block unless you broke it right at the crank which is lucky. Blown engines Thrown Rods
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    Replacing my F-150. Truck buying question... Why are Ram trucks valuable?

    Totally get it, Had a roomate in college with a 2001 Tundra access cab. Great truck good power out of that engine and 18mpg to boot. Wouldnt want to work on one personally.
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    5.9 v8 is going be the death of me

    Air, Fuel, Spark, Compression, Sequence Did the previous owner screw with anything before selling the car to you? did you check the actual spark plugs? . Since you started with a non working engine you almost have to check and recheck anything that could be possibly off, including...
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    Replacing my F-150. Truck buying question... Why are Ram trucks valuable?

    In georgia, it seems the only domestic trucks that hold their value well at an age of 15+ years is chevy. Fords and Dodge can be had for 2k-5k that range covers in need of repair to well maintained.
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    Replacing my F-150. Truck buying question... Why are Ram trucks valuable?

    In my search, they are about the same when value is concerned. pickup a well used truck in the 3k range the majority of the F150 in your year range came with triton motors: The triton motors are a pain to work on (see how to replace a head gasket), Cam phaser go bad, Earlier motors had...
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    33x12.5r20 Kill Front End?

    if you have 93k and havent changed your bearings, bushings, etc you might want to go ahead and do that. You honestly already know the answer to your question. Yes bigger tires cause more stress on those components.
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    Transmission temp gauge

    i would be interested to know where you are putting the sensor to the gauge. Transmission pan?
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    Transmission throttle and shift lever

    what a nightmare
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    46RH transmission not going into overdrive

    you sure everything in your valve body is correct and you are getting adequate fluid pressure? did you replace the pump?

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