1997 5.9L Completed Dodge “restorations” since joining the Forum:
New headlight switch
New climate control switch
All new dash-including vent doors
New heavy duty rear axle, with new differential gears
Rebuilt Tranny
New power steering gear box
New u-joints
I’m not counting normal things like...
Hope you get some responses here. I had a similar issue-my mechanic said I had no spark-but it was a wierd problem and for the life of me I can’t remember all the machinations our minds went through to solve it.
Fuel pump maybe? Failed fuel pump will turn off spark I think.
5.9L 1997
I highly recommend getting a service manual and following the instructions in it. I removed and replaced my dash (1997 1500) successfully and that was the key. Good luck.
Vote for an awesome Truck for Truck of the Year! I’d appreciate your vote for my awesome Gen 2, but there is stiff competition! All great trucks!
Not bragging or anything…but 341k miles!
Hi Bennyrok. Hope you are doing well. I’ve often thought of your encouraging post those 2.5 or so years ago. Since then I have tackled big and small fix ups on the truck, enjoying it thoroughly especially being able to share with fellow truckers on this forum!
My biggest accomplishment is a...
Great job! I need to work on my interior. Same sorts of things - new drivers cushion and cover, new headliner (expensive! lol!!) Seat cushion and cover are expensive, too! Everything is expensive!
I really like the paint - is it some sort of granite look? Really nice.
I'm inspired!
Now if...
The Dodge broke down last week. Diagnosed dead fuel pump. Will install a new one Saturday. My awesome neighbor has a lift in his shop and we are going to lift the bed off.
Wish us luck!
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