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  1. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    After a pretty long hiatus, got back to this project. Crackhead-R-Us was busy up under here. Poor floor pan. I spy their failure though, and what likely resulted in them somehow destroying the original transmission. Huh, a properly tightened bolt, whodathunkit. Took note that when they...
  2. Kodachrome Wolf

    What did you do to your Gen3 today?

    I had to replace the one on the truck I'm driving last month. I think it had been replaced prior in 2017 or 2018 according to the maintenance records. Maybe lasted 10-15K miles? I think both replacements were VDO brand.
  3. Kodachrome Wolf

    What did you do to your Gen3 today?

    Dunno if this really applies as "mine" since the county owns it, but since late April I've been driving a 2008 Ram 1500 4.7 4x4 Quadcab truck after my 2004 F-150 5.4L lost reverse and was deemed uneconomical to repair at its age and mileage. I had to hastily swap all of the equipment I needed...
  4. Kodachrome Wolf

    Going old school on a 1987 B350. I have questions

    While I'm not overly familiar regarding the Chrysler Lean Burn system removal, I do have a stock non-feedback setup 360 in my truck, so I might be able to offer a touch of insight. I've heard of some folks using a GM HEI style ignition setup, but I'd need to do some research on that to better...
  5. Kodachrome Wolf

    Trans Fluid

    Not sure if your '93 has it stamped on the stick, but I'd check to say if it says something like "Use Mopar ATF 7176 or Dexron II". DexII was superseded by Dexron III years ago. You can find generic DexIII/Mercon ATF at virtually any parts store. That said, for the fun nuances, the DexIII...
  6. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Got my hands on some decent warm white (2700K) LEDs for the instrument cluster. The handful of flood type illumination clusters I've dealt with usually have benefited from new bulbs at a minimum based on use and age, but I wanted something a touch brighter without being hotter.
  7. Kodachrome Wolf

    1986 D-150 A/C issue.....

    If the 318s got the same carb as the 360s, it should have a factory Quadrajet, at least for ‘86. There is an A/C throttle kicker on there to raise the engine speed so it won’t stall when you come to a stop. If there’s an aftermarket carb on the truck, it’s possible there’s no provision to...
  8. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Finally got around to getting some stuff done. Loaded up the wagon and jetted on down to the warehouse. HVAC box is back in, got the sound deadener applied to the forward floor section, installed the rebuilt carburetor, and pulled the wiper cowl off so I could clean up the linkages and get...
  9. Kodachrome Wolf

    MDS 2022 delete ?

    I'm not super familiar with the late model trucks outside of a handful of fleet models that come through our shop, but is your truck equipped with the 3.6 V-6 or 5.7 V-8 option? I'm aware the V-8s should be of the MDS family, but the 3.6 V-6 engines are not. I'd be inclined to believe if you...
  10. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Patched the hole in the floor and applied sealer around the patch. Also got "new-to-me" duct work installed to replace the badly melted bits. I think next time I head back out to work on the truck, I'll apply sound deadner to the firewall and floor area, then re-install the HVAC box to the...
  11. Kodachrome Wolf

    A/C Compressor Housing Cracked - 1993 D250

    If the '93 is anything like my '86 underhood regarding the A/C system, it can still be effectively put together, but if your system was an original R12 system converted to R134a, there's a chance the line fittings won't be the same if you try and use new hardware. I quickly learned that since...
  12. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    I bought through RockAuto. I know some folks have had some issues with them, but so far I've generally had zero issues with them.
  13. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    UAC is Universal Air Conditioning. They’re based out of Texas. GPD is Global Parts Distributor. They’re based out of Georgia. That said, all the parts I received are manufactured overseas, with the exception of the system o-rings, for whatever reason. :D I’ll be curious to see how nice the...
  14. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    I'll see about getting the Chrysler number off the HVAC box, but as far as I know it's just the standard A/C and Heater box for at least the 1980s D/W trucks. I yanked it out of a '86 W-150 at my local wrecking yard. I think it cost maybe $40-$50. I'm not overly familiar with these trucks at...
  15. Kodachrome Wolf

    A/C Questions

    Presently I'm working on effectively replacing all of the A/C components on my '86. When I replaced the old HVAC underdash box, I fitted a new evaporator, and then quickly found out that absolutely none of the old equipment would mate to the new parts, save for the compressor, but it too was...
  16. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Started working on swapping the HVAC box. Realized I did not bring a knife with me to notch the windshield gasket to get the screws out across the top of the dash. That was something that had previously been done on the junkyard truck, NBD. I definitely need to bring a sledge hammer to try and...
  17. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Got my TorqueFlite back today along with my station wagon. Just need to grab a torque converter and carry all that business out to where the truck is and start bringing it back to life. Shop refreshed all the internal wear bits and seals, so it should be ready to party.
  18. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Went down to the local junkyard with a buddy so we could grab some small interior bits we needed to finish a door panel swap on his car, and he pointed out he saw a Jeep that reminded him of his father's. Behind it was a '86 W-150 (originally fitted with A/C) with a fairly straight interior, and...
  19. Kodachrome Wolf

    1996 2500 Low Beams and High Beams both out

    I know this is going to be a very odd question, but have you checked the bulbs to verify the have not burned out? I have seen a few cars where both lamps blew at around the same time, and the suspect concern was something more serious while it was just a burned out filament. Otherwise, I'd...
  20. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    I’m roughly 4-1/2 hours from Jacksonville, so a bit of a drive there. I certainly do appreciate the offer, however. I might give a look at the rebuild process since my preferred transmission shop won’t be able to get anything in until the 1st of next year.
  21. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    I've got tools, it's mostly the drive to do it. Right now I'd be happier just letting someone else handle it versus tearing it apart in my garage. I'm sure I can take care of the installation and adjustment of it once its back. Looking at torque converters, at least Chrysler did the right...
  22. Kodachrome Wolf

    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    Brought home a "new-to-me" 727 for the '86. I've got to send my station wagon up to my preferred transmission shop since I think the front pump has a leak, so this will go with it and I'll have them go through it. Might have the truck running by mid-winter if things work out.
  23. Kodachrome Wolf

    Appropriate Carburetor CFM for Stock 360?

    Yeah, this truck is somewhat unfamiliar territory for myself. After checking between the Carter and Rochester 4BBLs, it's definitely a Quadrajet on this truck. I'll see to it about cleaning this one first. I'm aware the $$$ you've gotta drop on a new carburetor, plus any extras one might need to...
  24. Kodachrome Wolf

    Appropriate Carburetor CFM for Stock 360?

    Looking at my existing carburetor, it looks like a factory style Quadrajet unit. Informational available are saying those units could either be 750 or 850 CFM! Usually I’d err on the side of caution and lean towards the more conservative number as well, but if the factory rating is that high, I...
  25. Kodachrome Wolf

    Appropriate Carburetor CFM for Stock 360?

    Howdy y'all. I've been cruising the web and forum trying to get a decent idea what CFM rating carburetor would be appropriate for an '86 360 V8. While I've got a lot to do on my truck to get it driveable, I'm sure the current carburetor might give some grief given how long it sat with old fuel...

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