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Normal operating temp of an 8.0
Hello, I was wondering what is the normal operating temp of a 1997 Dodge 8.0. I am seeing a wide range of answers when I Google it. Maybe I can get a straight answer on here. Thanks and have nice day- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: Gasoline Engines
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Installing an aftermarket temp gauge
Hello, I am looking to install an aftermarket temp gauge into my 1997 Dodge Ram with 8.0 engine. I was wondering where do I hook it up to on the engine. Is it where the stock sensor sending unit is threaded in on top of the thermostat housing? I someone could give me some info, I would really...- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: Gasoline Engines
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What to buy? 7.3 or 5.9 12v or 24v
Hello, I have been looking into buying another diesel truck lately. I have an old Ford 6.9 diesel right now that I use as a plow truck right now and also a Dodge 8.0. It is not a diesel but it has diesel power. I have always been a Cummins fan and also an older Powerstroke fan. If I buy another...- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: 5.9L 24 valve Cummins
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Truck's heater is not working the greatest
Hello, I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 8.0 V10. Lately in Illinois, it has been pretty cold. My heater has been able to keep the windows defrosted but that is about it. The engine has been running at normal temperature. In the winter, it runs about 180 degrees and 190 degrees in the...- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: Gasoline Engines
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Mopar ATF Plus 3 type 7176 equivalent trans fluids
I was wondering what are the equivalent trans fluids for Mopar ATF plus 3 trans fluid. None of my local parts stores sell Mopar products- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: Gasoline Engines
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6.9 Tach Install
Hello, I have a 1984 Ford F250 plow truck with a 6.9 diesel. I have been looking into install a tach on it but am not quite sure how to exactly. I have been told I also need a diesel specific tach. If ya'll can tell me what you did to install yours, that would be awesome. Thanks- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 Sending unit problem
Hello, I currently have a 1984 Ford F250 with the 6.9 diesel. It is an awesome plow truck. Nothing like these older diesels. I just noticed that I had a pretty good size fuel leak under my truck. So I drop the tank and realized that the PO had JB welded the sending unit to the tank to try to fix...- IDIPlowBoy
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
