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http://www.thorleyheaders.com/ thats the link for doug thorly...
Sean Correia
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May 1, 2003
7:54 am
2324
Hello all, I may be buying a RAM50 4X4 around 1990 with the 4Cyl, and the engine is dead, but the truck is in good shape. Anyone can give me infos on how...
quebecoffroad
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May 1, 2003
1:18 pm
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..........here is the web link http://www.thorleyheaders.com/ ... the website but Sean Correia with the 83 Brown D-50 told me about it and there is a picture...
biggpoppapumpp001
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May 1, 2003
7:30 pm
2326
Vince: I have a Dodge Ram 50 1989, engine (I think mine is only a 2.0) went about 3 months ago, lost compression, had a rebuilt put in at Cdn Tire at Jean ...
Leopold Steinberger
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May 2, 2003
1:16 am
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I think I am going to have some engine problems in the future with my '88 Power Ram 50 Sport. When I bought it I was told it smoked a little on start up but if...
Tiger
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May 3, 2003
4:16 am
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What size engine do you have,how much oil does it burn,have you done a compression check on your engine yet.When you know these factors it should be easter to...
Jim and Mary
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May 3, 2003
6:47 am
2329
Hey folks, I yanked the bad head off my 1982 2.6, cleaned and prepped everything for the new head, then bolted the new one inplace. When I removed the rocker...
PhilSammon
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May 3, 2003
8:11 pm
2330
On a lot of the 2.6 engines these act like hydrolic lifters in therory.The main problem is that these tend to stick,get gummed up and you will get a loud...
Jim and Mary
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May 4, 2003
8:00 am
2331
It's a 2.6 that uses about half a quart of oil a month with minimal driving...not daily. Haven't done a compression check yet. The other night I was coming...
Tiger
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May 5, 2003
3:44 am
2332
The oil sounds about right,remember you are driving a 4 banger,one thing you can check is the egr valve it is l;ocated under the carb take it off and spray it...
Jim and Mary
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May 5, 2003
5:39 am
2333
Well, I've tried the wrecking yards, but they're all gone. So right now, I've got some pliers duct taped to the adjusting screw which act as a spacer. And it...
Robert D. Gordon
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May 5, 2003
8:53 am
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I think you should watch under where you park, to see if any fluids are leaking. And also it is a really really good idea to do a compression test. Let us...
Robert D. Gordon
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May 5, 2003
8:58 am
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Tiger, Oil smoke and coolant consumption, maybe just a blown head gasket, it could be a cracked head. Has it EVER over heated? Chances are, it will get worse,...
Fred Rupert
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May 5, 2003
12:54 pm
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Well the other day I changed the oil and decided while I was under there I should look at some stuff. I took a look at the tranny and the drive train. The...
busone1
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May 6, 2003
2:01 am
2337
These trucks are very easy to work on and with all the people in the group willing to help,keep it and learn as you go along.First decide what you want to do...
Jim and Mary
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May 6, 2003
5:28 am
2338
Most definitely keep the truck. These trucks compared to today's technology in cars are almost too easy to learn to work on. Your truck was only offered $500...
jvrsshurricane
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May 6, 2003
2:57 pm
2339
ok, my dad finished rebuilding the tranny for my truck. I have the 2.6 with 5spd tranny. I am going to be swapping it out in my drive way with little more then...
Sean Correia
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May 7, 2003
1:51 am
2340
... 2.6 ... with ... tips ... When I pulled my 5-speed off of mine, I really had no problems and did it the same way as you did. I used the jack and a block of...
jvrsshurricane
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May 7, 2003
2:49 am
2341
Sean, Don't forget about the speedo cable/ backup wire, keep the back end higher than the front, keeps the oil from running out the rear seal. Let us know how...
Fred Rupert
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May 7, 2003
12:14 pm
2342
Anybody have any leads on the diesel engines that came in these D50's. I'd app any help. ALso have misc. parts avail to sell or whatever. I live SW Michigan....
butchbeaches
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May 7, 2003
4:31 pm
2343
5 hours... 5 hours of pushing, lifting, pulling, twisting and fighting and i still havent gotten the stupid tranny on. i get it to within 1/2" but no more. im...
Sean Correia
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May 8, 2003
2:19 am
2344
Save yourself some time and frustration get a pilot shaft to help you line up the clutch plate and flywheel,since you have it out,if you havent replaced clutbh...
Jim and Mary
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May 8, 2003
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after another hour of fighting with the tranny with help from my dad we fianly figured out that the clutch is the problem. he said it dosent look bent but the...
Sean Correia
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May 8, 2003
4:23 am
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Have you greased the end or the shaft where it slips into the flywheel.Also check the diameter of the nipple oon the end of the old one and the new one,If you...
Jim and Mary
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May 8, 2003
4:23 am
2347
To all Dodge Ram 50 Truck Owners, I am new to this group and have a Blue 85 dodge Ram 50 Custom Truck that I bought in Sept. 2002 for $300.00. It runs great...
JAMES C. WILLIAMS JR.
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May 8, 2003
4:32 am
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yes, i lubed the shaft end. but i have one more question. dose anyone know how tight to put the clutch bolts on? how many pounds of torque....
Sean Correia
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May 8, 2003
4:54 am
2349
on the back of the engine area or on the VIN plate on the door area it should say engine "G54B or "G63B". if its G54B its the 2.6, if G63B its the 2.0. Sean...
Sean Correia
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May 8, 2003
4:58 am
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Sean, ( Make sure the input shaft is not bent or rusted, and has some grease on it......) Let the rear of the engine drop down a little, either have someone...
Fred Rupert
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May 8, 2003
12:52 pm
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James, Welcome to the club. There is a plate on the firewall, behind the valve cover, G54 = 2.6L, G52 = 2.0L. Good luck. Fred Rupert ... ...
Fred Rupert
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May 8, 2003
12:57 pm
2352
about 25-30 lbs should do it according to the book good luck Sean Correia <outcast01@...> wrote:yes, i lubed the shaft end. but i have one more question....
Jim and Mary
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May 8, 2003
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