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#131 of 172 Transmission band adjustment- inch-pounds? by michaelfisher May 20, 2007 (4:38 pm)
I have the Haynes manual for my '96 diesel. Reading the manual in preparation for changing the tranny oil and filter, I see the specs for the band adjustment is in inch-pounds; I've never heard of that before. There is a metric conversion or comparison, but I am totally lost at making any conversion and have absolutely no idea of how inch-pounds would relate to Ft-pounds. I have a torq wrench that goes from 20# on up. Where would I look to find out what 72 in-pounds would be? Or is there a smaller scale torq wrench I should be investing in? Thanks, Michael Replies to this message: dustyk (Jul 09, 2007 4:27 pm)
#132 of 172 Re: Transmission band adjustment- inch-pounds? [michaelfisher] by dustyk Jul 09, 2007 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: michaelfisher (May 20, 2007 4:38 pm) As long as I've been working on motor vehicles or in the business, transmission bands and other fasteners have specified their tightening in inch-pounds.   You will need a torque wrench calibrated in inch pounds.   Regards, Dusty
#133 of 172 Re: mralan [inukeu2] by manlawn04 Jul 18, 2007 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: inukeu2 (Jan 05, 2003 8:41 am) I have a 96 cummins and I don't think any syn. oil has ever been used, will putting it in at this stage harm engine??? 243000 miles on the truck. Email at cah1646yahoo.com with reply so I can get the results faster.                         Thanks Replies to this message: kcram (Jul 19, 2007 5:08 pm)
#134 of 172 syn oil in older vehicle by manlawn04 Jul 18, 2007 (3:42 pm)
#135 of 172 Re: mralan [manlawn04] by kcram HOST Jul 19, 2007 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: manlawn04 (Jul 18, 2007 3:41 pm) Shouldn't be a problem. If you're concerned, start with a synthetic blend and wean the engine to full syn over a few oil changes. Be sure to keep an eye on all the seals.   kcram - Pickups Host
#136 of 172 Re: Has rxpx40 fixed the rearend? [peter33] by rxpx40 Sep 21, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: peter33 (Feb 12, 2006 11:00 am) Sorry to be gone so long. I did fix the problem with my Dodge Ram Van. When I removed the ring gear assembly and finally the pinion gear, I could see the damaged bearing races. Exactly half the inside circumference of the bearing races looked like they were not hardened properly and were very rough. I have since sold that van and now own a '06 MegaCab 2500 4X4 with the Cummins Turbo Diesel. Gawd, I love this truck.   Chris
#137 of 172 Anyone else have this problem? by moparornocar08 Oct 14, 2007 (12:29 pm)
We just bought a fully loaded 1999 Ram Quad Cab 4X4 with the 5.9 V8 and was owned by a state trooper. It's immaculate, never been off-roaded, just an excellent truck. However, I have been keeping an eye on the oil and I've noticed that it seems to be using some oil after only driving it about 500 miles. It runs great, doesn't smoke, doesn't have a leak (that I can find), and barring the occasion romping, hasn't been driven hard. My question is, is this just be normal oil consumption or is there something else I need to know about these motors? Replies to this message: fueledup (Oct 14, 2007 5:27 pm)
#138 of 172 Re: Anyone else have this problem? [moparornocar08] by fueledup Oct 14, 2007 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: moparornocar08 (Oct 14, 2007 12:29 pm) you've just been smoked by a smokey
#139 of 172 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup by rplasters Oct 29, 2007 (9:01 am)
Son (16 years old) has a 97 dodge ram pickup 1500 and wanted to make his truck sound louder so he cut the tailpipe off right above the muffler. When we saw the tailpipe in the driveway we were concerned about this so we wantd to get it put back on, we were told that he could get the catalytic converter cut off and put a straight pipe system on and put back the existing muffler/pipe. We do not have an emission law in the state of Alabama, can this be done without welding and just using clamps, he is now trying to save money after his mistake of cutting off the pipe. He has power lost due to a clogged up catalytic converter. Please help!!!! Replies to this message: dakota6479 (Dec 04, 2007 10:33 am)
#140 of 172 A/C Compressors by dakota6479 Dec 04, 2007 (10:30 am)
Does anyone know, is it possible to change the clutch bearing in the a/c compressor and not put in a new compressor. You can get the bearing from most auto parts stores, but yet most repair shops say that they can only change the entire compressor. Let's see a part for $40-60 bucks or a compressor for $400 plus labor brings the total to $1000. Why would you be able to get a part if no one wants to put it in?

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