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My head gasket blew on my truck and I found a bunch of metal shavings in the oil along with the coolant, so now I need something to drive around for a little...
Hey guys, No i havent died, just been busy with work and colecting parts for my truck. Right now I am in need of some help on somthing I want to do with my ...
Sean, You might want to search for some antique or retro parts suppliers, or manufacturers. Try: www.classicpartsonline.com Hal Houghton @ 518-674-2445 The...
Hi All: Well, it is with great regret that I will have to get rid of my 89 Ram 50 Sport. It has 162000Km (100000Miles) on it and it is currently located in...
What's the asking price in Cdn Dollars? ... Hi All: Well, it is with great regret that I will have to get rid of my 89 Ram 50 Sport. It has 162000Km...
Hello all, Since only two orders have been placed for the Marnal heads, I will not be working a group-buy. I do suggest the two of you get together and order...
Would someone please let us know the location of the fuel pump on a '87 Ram 50 - 2 ltr. and if it is elec. or mech. please ? Also for the carb. engine what...
I'm just getting back to this (long story!) I went to Sears and an auto parts place; the only compression tester that I found is an Actron for about $25. Made...
Fred and others, can you correct me if you see me thinking wrong on this? Thanks, I appreciate it. (long, sorry!) I tried starting it again briefly on MOnday...
1). Blown head gasket, at a minimum. 2). Coolant trashes bearings, but they can be replaced w/out pulling the engine,(as long as the journals aren't scored). ...
I think the one I have is from Advance Auto, $40.00 or so, does a good job for me. ... __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! ...
If the bearings are trashed, it is likely the crank is scored as well. You might be able to polish it out, but Mitsubishi cranks are not machinable. Were there...
Mike, I don't mean to argue w/ you....but where did you get the idea the crank can't be turned??? (ie. machinable...) Main and rod bearings are available in...
I've got a set of dual valve springs that fit the Dodge/ Mitsu 4 cylinders and VW air cooled engines. The springs provide float-free operation up to 8,500...
i'm in michigan and i have a 1988 ram 50 for sale. the truck is in good shape. little to no rust. this would make a great parts truck for somebody. all it...
Thanks Fred. Great information as usual. Let me know what you learn about the 2.6 I'm hitting the phone book to find a machine shop. I think I'll get the head...
I didn't _see_ any shavings but I'll look more closely tomorrow. I don't know if I'm dumping more money into it or not yet; that's why I'm asking for ideas for...
No one needs to be apologetic for wanting to rebuild their own vehicle. If you want to get it running again, we're here to help you, not criticize. Blowing a...
Fred, wouldn't a melted or pitted bearing over time start to create metal shavings? I'm no expert here, but it it makes sense to me if the bearing is being...
I was just curious as to what your plans were, if it is just a daily driver or something different. Like trying to gauge what is practical for you, and what...
Mike, The point I was trying to make is that if ANY metal were to come off the bearings, it's not likely to be in the form of small shavings that will find ...
That's why I told him to check his oil. If the oil is clean then it is clean. I'm not trying to scare the guy, and I assume he is perfectly capable of...
Well folks, it's official,(must be a sign of my age!), I've replaced my solid lash rockers for hydraulic rockers. (1.6:1 roller rockers.....) The performance...