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  1. IDIPlowBoy

    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
  2. IDIPlowBoy

    Installing an aftermarket temp gauge

    I know exactly where the stock temp gauge sending unit is. It is actually pretty conveniently placed on the top of the thermostat housing which is right on top of the engine. I have never installed aftermarket gauges before and I have not had a chance to go to an auto store yet. Do aftermarket...
  3. IDIPlowBoy

    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...
  4. IDIPlowBoy

    What to buy? 7.3 or 5.9 12v or 24v

    Thanks so much for your input. I have always been a Ford guy as well. I got turned onto Dodge because I have a '97 Ram 2500 with 257k on it that I bought cheap and it runs great. Not bad for a gas engine. I did though have the tranny problem because Dodge didn't build a tough enough one for the...
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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...
  6. IDIPlowBoy

    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...
  7. IDIPlowBoy

    Mopar ATF Plus 3 type 7176 equivalent trans fluids

    That is what I have been reading. Thanks for helping out
  8. IDIPlowBoy

    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
  9. IDIPlowBoy

    Hop Up A v10????

    I have a v10 in my 1997 Ram 2500 and I love it. There is not too much you can do without having to get inside the engine. I am running straight pipes into Flowmaster 44s. It makes a great sound. Mine are a little on the louder side because they dump out right before the rear axle. But they give...
  10. IDIPlowBoy

    oil weights?

    I have been running 15w40 Mobil Delvac in any diesel I have ever known. My dad did the same and it was how I was raised. I have not had any issues yet with it. I am running my truck mainly in the winter because it is a plow truck and I have not had an issue. It does not get incredibly cold here...
  11. IDIPlowBoy

    6.9 Sending unit problem

    Can you possibly post a pic of your sending unit? I am very interested in it.
  12. IDIPlowBoy

    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
  13. IDIPlowBoy

    6.9 Sending unit problem

    Thanks, but I know what the trucks looking like. I have driven all three of those body styles. I was asking for lindstromjd to post of a couple pics of the sending unit he has
  14. IDIPlowBoy

    6.9 Sending unit problem

    Ok. Haven't heard that one. If you could post a pic or 2 of it, that we be awesome.
  15. IDIPlowBoy

    6.9 Sending unit problem

    It is for the front tank.What do you mean a slant nose?
  16. IDIPlowBoy

    6.9 Sending unit problem

    That is what I was thinking. I saw that the gas sending units only have one line coming from them. I would just have to modify it for the return line then
  17. IDIPlowBoy

    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...
  18. IDIPlowBoy

    sending unit 84 f250 6.9

    How did you modify the sending unit? I am have the same issue with my 84 truck

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