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25 messages,  Last post on Dec 19, 2010 at 7:40 AM

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#16 of 25 1986 Dodge Ram 250 3/4 ton by jcsalsa

Jul 22, 2009 (5:58 am)

My dad owns a 1986 Dodge Ram 250 3/4 ton with 318 engine 2 wheel drive. What I need to find out is if I bought this truck brand new what was the gas mileage be?

#17 of 25 85 dodge ram no spark by mechmike

Jul 31, 2009 (12:49 pm)

i have an 85 dodge ram with no spark. I was driving down the road when my truck acted like it was running out of fuel and died. my battery went out so i went and got a new one and put it in. I tried to start my truck and it wouldnt start. I got it towed home and replaced the coil and the pick up in the distributor and it is gapped right and still no spark but the coil gets so hot i cant touch it. i checked for power on the pos side of coil and i get full power but on the bottom post of the coil i get and real dim light. i removed the wire from the bottom post and checked it again [with the wire removed] i get full power. What is going on? please help!!!!!!

#18 of 25 1993 Dodge Ram 250 Transmission by rhinoc

Oct 27, 2009 (4:33 am)

I have an overdrive problem with the above vehicle. In and out, in and out of overdrive. It's hooked up to a Cummings 5.9 if that helps. Someone mentioned a speed sensor but I have no idea where it is or how to test it. Can someone help me before my neck gets damaged?

#19 of 25 transmission by carogator

Oct 27, 2009 (4:55 pm)

4 speed o/d with 318 in 2500 van. sometimes ok at start up, other times have to put in 1st to take off. when in regular start and not working right it seems as if you put the brakes on as soon as put in gear. any ideas?

#20 of 25 86 dodge electric issue by datrollman

Feb 08, 2010 (7:50 pm)

hey i have a 86 D250 here is the problem when i press on the brake no right rear brake light, but when i turn the truck on the break light comes on. i trailed the wire harness to under the hood and found where its conected and its hot when key is in on psition so if ya have had similar issues and fixed it Help me out please.

#21 of 25 Re: Electrical problem [mnester] by cs75

Apr 29, 2010 (9:50 am)

Replying to: mnester (Nov 16, 2007 9:16 pm)
yep you will need to replace your alternator and voltage regulator. The second is probably causing the smell.

#22 of 25 power ram keeps dying???? by pwrrm89

Aug 06, 2010 (9:49 am)

#23 of 25 power ram keeps dying???? by pwrrm89

Aug 06, 2010 (9:49 am)

I have an 89 power ram with a 360 in it. I had a tune up done about a week ago, since then if I drive it at a high speed where I'm constant on the gas for a long period of time, then I come to a stop where I left of the gas then put my brake on, right before it comes to a completen stop it dies. It does great around town and I have no problems, its also running rich.. what could that be?

#24 of 25 1997 dodge ram 2500 conversion van by lrpayton

Sep 16, 2010 (9:55 pm)

where do i find information on the reliability of the engine/trans/etc for this van.. i just came across a full page of dodge trucks/vans with trans probs. in particular.. am wondering if this is chronic prob. i should sell now while has low mileage?

#25 of 25 85 ram d250 brake problems by dodgegreg

Dec 19, 2010 (7:40 am)

I have an 85 dodge ram D250, and have some brake problems. I have replaced the master cylinder, proportioning valve, and all new lines. wheel cylinders, and calipers are fairly new too. The problem i'm having is i have brake pedal when the truck is off, but when I start it, it goes almost to the floor. Also, when I was bleeding the front brakes, the pedal went half way to the floor and stopped. The rears went right to the floor and work well. anyone have any advise.....

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