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1st Gen. Ram - All TopicsDiscussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.
I thought about it, but that isn't my style. I despise oil leaks and cobbled up repairs. If I wasn't doing as much work on the rest of the truck I may consider it, but for me "good enough never is".
Living in the Northern Pennsyltuckey Rust Belt I thought you'd embrace the onboard rust prevention system.
Living in the Northern Pennsyltuckey Rust Belt I thought you'd embrace the onboard rust prevention system.
Ha. It actually the southern Pennsyltucky rust belt, and I try not to drive cars and trucks I make nice in the months that Penn DOT feels the need to coat the road with corrosion inducing garbage.
Cam does not have to be removed to change case. Use the proper puller and remove the gear. Heat in oven (do not use a torch or flame) to 350 degrees and it will slip back on. Use good welder gloves for this.
My local Cummins shop had all the gaskets, dowel pin, and a used gear cover. So I spent a few hours swapping parts last night. I rolled the engine on its side to not have to mess with the tappets. A few hours of my time now is worth peace of mind down the road.
