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    Power Prob 3

    Don't use it on certain circuits,will smoke up to 4 computers.One of my co workers did this.Used it on a circuit he was not supposed to use it on and smoked a computer up
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    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Put some DEF in my 2017 Ram 2500 with the Cummins.Saw it was getting low
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    Bought a welder yesterday

    My cheap mom too,already asked me to weld the handle back on one her pans which is aluminum.I wanted something that I wanted to get parts for easily too.Knowing the history how it was used and how well taken care of sold me on this one.I looked at another one,it was well abused and beaten up...
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    Bought a welder yesterday

    I bought a welder yesterday out of an auction,a Miller Syncrowave 210.It is a tig and know the history.The owner bought it new 2 years ago and took care of it very well.He retired,owned a fabrication shop.I was looking for a good one,was told stay away from the cheap brands and go with Miller or...
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    Looking at a 1999 Ram 1500

    I did decide to buy it,was yesterday.Put new brake hoses and the calipers on,no more brake problems.Ready for the winter.The seller was gone for 2 weeks.Next is put insurance and a plate on it.Put the title in my name too.The plenum was done as well and he shown me the receipt on this.This...
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    Looking at a 1999 Ram 1500

    I am looking at a 1999 Dodge Ram,it's a 4x4.It's in good shape for the mileage it has.It has 150,000 miles on it,runs good and taken care of very well.So far I am impressed with and will be my winter beater at times.Has new tires,brake lines,ball joints.It includes the transmission rebuilt and...
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    Broken off main cap bolt

    It was a mess and not put together right.Machine shop did get the broken bolt out,drilled it out with a carbide drill bit and retapped the bolt hole.The block was no good,magna fluxed it and found a huge crack in the lifter valley.Did get the other block and this block is a good one.
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    Broken off main cap bolt

    I have a problem,tore down a 1995 360 yesterday and broke a #2 main cap bolt.A friend of mine bought and I told him not to buy it from the guy he bought it from.I dealt with this same guy he bought it from before,a shady POS and screwed me on a part.He has plans to rebuild it.Tearing it down,had...
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    2005 Ram 1500 with a misfire

    I have a 2005 Ram 1500 with a misfire at work.Customer brought it running bad today and I ended up with it.Has the 4.7 and is driving me nuts.I tried a couple of my good test coils,still there.It shows PO305 and PO303 misfire codes.Plugs look good.Finding out from the customer was an auto parts...
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    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Changed the front and rear brake pads in my 2012 Ram 2500.Included the left front caliper that was froze up.The brake pads were about due for changing and seen the screamer waalmost to rotors.Turned the rotors as well.
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    07 ram 2500 5.7 87k ok to change trans fluid for the 1st time?

    It would not hurt to change the fluid including the filters and get the ATF+4 fluid.I had to change the fluid in one including the pan Thursday,customer ran over something sharp and poked a hole in the pan.Came in on the hook and was not driven.
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    Bought a newer toolbox for my home shop

    I bought a newer toolbox for my home shop tonight.I bought a 2 year old Snap On Epiq and did everything right.I called the seller this afternoon and asked him if there is any money owed on it and he said no,paid off last year in Janaury.Luckily his Snap On dealer was there and checked this going...
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    Spring clamp tool

    Mayhew makes the spring clamp tools.Knipex does as well,both not cheap.Mayhew makes the cable and non cable version
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    Tpms

    Did it like this bypassing it, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRMoaVh8qsc
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    Tpms

    I took mine out of the rims,a friend of mine made a device out of PVC pipe and the sensors are in there.Stuck that device nearby where the computer can read them.I hate them the TPMS system with a deep passion.
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    A new 2017 Ram is on order

    A red color with an 8 foot box.I hate short boxes.
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    A new 2017 Ram is on order

    I have a new 2017 Ram on order and very excited.A Ram 2500 with the Cummins diesel.I test drove both and liked the diesel better.Sat down went through the options I wanted,everything exept the ash trays.I don't let anyone smoke in my vehicle for health reasons,very allergic to cigarette...
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    I ended up inheriting a 1986 W150

    Keeping it and not for sale.I will be picking it up it on Saturday or on Sunday.I do have to rebuild the carburetor,have rebuilt the quadrajet carbs a few times and do rebuild them right.Has the 360.
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    I ended up inheriting a 1986 W150

    I ended up inheriting a 1986 W150 4x4 and is a family heirloom.It was my great Uncle Heath's truck,he bought it new.Passed away in November and got everything straightened out with help of a lawyer finally.He left a will and I was in it to get this truck when he ever went.It brought back so many...
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    Looking at a 2001 1500

    Not lifted,stock and stock tires.I am friends with a transmission repair shop owner,he sees human error a lot when the 904 and 727 are rebuilt.Basically they rebuild them wrong and don't use the ATF+4 transmission fluid.He rebuilt one all over again 2 weeks ago,someone that did not know what...
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    Looking at a 2001 1500

    I seen the track bar was replaced as well and the replacement is a Moog whom has a lifetime warranty on their suspension parts.It does have the 318.Only thing I seen that needed changed was the transmission fluid and filter,Fluid looked a little dark with no smell.I do know that to use the ATF+4...
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    Looking at a 2001 1500

    Been looking at a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 150,000 miles on it.It is for my nephew I have been raising for 4 years.He turns 16 next month and said he wants a truck.I spotted it for him and he likes it.Talked to the seller whom was good with us has kept it up and maintained.The seller said he...
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    Hi from a now Ram fanatic

    Thanks and I did to it so far was replace the timing chain and the tensioners last month.Was starting to make noise and caught it in time.Regular maintenance too,the oil changes and a transmission fluid filter twice using the ATF+4 transmission fluid only.Friend of mine told me to use the ATF+4...
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    Hi from a now Ram fanatic

    Hello,I am Caitlynn and own a 2012 Ram 2500 4x4 with the 5.7 hemi.Been happy with this truck since I bought it new in 2012.Was bitten by the Ram bug for 4 years now and not going back.Had my share of GM fullsize trucks and a few Ford trucks.I had enough of the Fords nickeling and diming me to...
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