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    Distributor timing is way off

    oh that gear is no problem. In fact it really doesn't matter where you align it to because you will establish which distributor cap nipple is cylinder number one after you get things buttoned up. I had everything on cylinder one TDC and pointed the slot in the intermediate gear (the gear...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Lining up the timing gear is super easy but you will need a puller to get the harmonic balancer off. Most auto parts places lend them out. The bolt that holds everything on the crankshaft takes a 1-1/4 socket. I used an impact driver to remove it without issue
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    Distributor timing is way off

    The cam part of things was pretty easy. I ordered a Melling cam kit (came with lifters) from Rock Auto - saved a lot of money. I had to helicoil two intake manifold bolts (it was actually the head that needed the helicoils) and I kept a shop vac handy to make sure no debris from scrapping...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    I thought I would close this thread out for posterity's sake. The large port gaskets seal although the drivers side is not restricted on the EGR port like it should be. I think when that middle crossover is used for cooling water instead of exhaust gas/EGR you want an unrestricted gasket...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    The good news is I didn't need to cut the radiator support to pull/install the cam. There was just enough room. I noticed however when I got the intake manifold back on that there was a lot of gasket showing. After some research it looks like I put a large port gasket set on a small port...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Update: I bought the tool to remove the intermediate shaft bushing. It was super easy and the bushing came out right away. The bushing was not worn all they way through but it was .019 at the thinnest point (.100 nominal) Putting the new bushing in and sizing it was pretty easy too. Now...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Further research indicates that to pull the distributor bushing a I need a blind bushing puller ~$110. I need a special tool to insert and burnish the new bushing ~$100, I need an new intermediate gear ~$40 and a new cam and tappets plus all the associated gaskets $200. So I'm solidly in the...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    I heard the engine run for about 2 seconds and sounded good. No parts are actually broken off the helical gears just heavily worn. I thought I would test the compression to get a feel for if the engine was a good candidate for saving. I got cylinders 1, 3, 5 done before the rain hit. 150...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Thanks Guys for the responses. The tough thing about a replacement engine of course is you don't know what you are going to get and don't find out until a lot of work was done. From reading your responses I think the best plan is to pull the cam (that doesn't cost anything) and then see about...
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    Distributor timing is way off

    I checked the cam teeth too. The cam would also have to be replaced .
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Thanks for your help guys. I have done some more research and learned that it doesn't matter where the rotor is pointing - just make that the no. 1 plug wire on the distributor cap. Anyway I did that and the engine would fire momentarily with starter fluid - and then it wouldn't. Okay so...
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    Rear Sliding Window

    Sorry 93Ramguy - I saw your post too late but thank you. Just to close out this post I went searching at the junkyard and there were plenty of rear sliding windows. I was able to score a nice factory one for $30 so it worked out nicely. Joe
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    Distributor timing is way off

    Hello Everyone. I picked up an 86 D150 this week in non running condition. The seller said the truck needed a new cam, the distributor worm gear was bad and the distributor could not keep time - like it would intermittently mesh with the cam (I know the oil pump drive gear actually meshes...
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    Rear Sliding Window

    Hello Everyone, I am new to the site but not new to Dodge Rams. I have owned a 79, 81, 95, and currently a 91. I have a question I was hoping someone could help me with - is/was there available a rear sliding window for the 91? Thank you all. Joe from East Tennessee

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