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  1. 1985 W350

    No power coming from brand new battery

    I'd get a 1982 MOPAR Service Manual for the D/W/Ramcharger -- invaluable info and a number of pages will be devoted to the 1982's electrical system. I also rely heavily on Power Probes to trace electrical problems -- great tool. The 1982 is very basic (no ECU) but those bulkhead connectors...
  2. 1985 W350

    Radiator question

    Have done some custom diesel radiators -- one source for parts is Thermal Solutions Mfg, but it gets a little tricky "welding" dissimilar metals -- like putting steel OEM frames on alum radiators. Their catalog (I use "showmethepartsdb") is quite informative with dimensions, inlet/outlet info...
  3. 1985 W350

    Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 -- Dodge 360

    Man did you nail that -- Gen 1s don't get nearly the attention the newer versions do.......... I'm just not up to speed on how biggy fuel pressure pumps behave with those old "plastic" tanks..............I think you're correct about that upper roll-over valve keeping things...
  4. 1985 W350

    Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 -- Dodge 360

    Unfortunately everything's apart, truck is completely dismantled..............will post pics as I build....... Appreciate the recommendation !
  5. 1985 W350

    Bilstein install help

    "Blue" wrench (Oxy/A), CRC FreezeOff "chill" (or a fire extinguisher, other "chill" means), wash, rinse repeat --- goal is to get the metallurgy acting behaving like a rubber band on the temperature front....... Use SIX POINT tools only too........ if that doesn't work go for the soaking with...
  6. 1985 W350

    Military Roll Call!!

    Retired Air-2-Mud Hen Driver (F-15E) Numerous "camping outings" --- great over a weekend, but over many many months the tent, spiders (e.g. Wind/camel), ticks, etc get real old in the Middle East, Africa, etc.....
  7. 1985 W350

    Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 -- Dodge 360

    So I've assembled the following for an old 1985 W350 4x4 crew............motor only has 29K and is otherwise just getting a refresh (new rear main seal (have never seen a 318,340, 360 small block motor that hasn't failed after a few years), heads cleaned up, etc)........ Edelbrock Pro Flo 35900...
  8. 1985 W350

    Replace engine block heater

    Undersized wiring that gets over-amp'd.................
  9. 1985 W350

    Spacer taken out, Bilsteins installed(pics)

    After poor experiences with the usual suspects (e.g. Monroe), I've been using Bilsteins almost exclusively on all vehicles.............have seen noticeable ride improvements across the board. Their steering stabilizers are super too........ I highly recommend the brand.
  10. 1985 W350

    Cooper AT3 XLT

    Have had fantastic tread wear with all the Cooper Tires I've used over the years.............(I'm not an exclusive buyer of Cooper, use other brands, but they're tops).
  11. 1985 W350

    Replace engine block heater

    I've seen several problems here --- largely related to the fact these things get corroded, then start pulling more amps which more often than not heats up the undersized wiring many of the manufacturers use --- Ford just did a recall.
  12. 1985 W350

    What Else is In Your Garage

    Restored an old 40ft x 40ft cedar barn (pictured)-- has large door opening to get tractors, dump trucks, etc in for restoration work..............use the barn to restore vehicles --- just finished my wife's 2002 Ford Van (pictured).........new everything -- bit of a PITA putting new engines in...
  13. 1985 W350

    Tuff Country, Worth It?

    I've used BDS stuff and recommend it.
  14. 1985 W350

    Actual MPG's.

    Have a 1985 W350 with the Fuel Inefficient 360 --- around 10 (City), 12-15 (Highway) mpg is all it's been able to deliver. Truck is now in major surgery -- bed off, cab off, drivetrain out and I'm adding the following to hopefully improve upon the numbers as the truck will be used as a basic...
  15. 1985 W350

    "Armor Plated" 1987 D250

    Ok -- just purchased a 1987 D250 from the US Government and noticed there is a 1/4" steel plate between the cab and the bed extending side to side and from the frame up to the roof of the cab. Whoever installed it did a fantastic job matching the cut steel to the contour of the roofline and...
  16. 1985 W350

    is my transmission or drive shaft/rear end about to go?

    Imbalance in the 318 at idle can be caused by multiple primary bad actors: internals (e.g rods) , harmonic damper or the torque converter. The 318 is internally balanced but using the wrong torque converter (w/weights) can cause this very problem.
  17. 1985 W350

    any cool 1st gens?

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