1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

Superb Website!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:22 PM
  #1  
lazerguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Thumbs up Superb Website!!!

THANKS to those who put together this wonderful website! It ROCKS!
I have just acquired a '92 D250 (CTD of course).
Thanks to the tons of excellent information here, I have already managed to take care of the KDP and valve adjustment.
Soon to come: OD hunt fix (will propably install the pot on the dash), timing bump, trans band adjustment, door hinges replacement, injectors test.

I bought the truck with 136,000 miles on it, have barely driven it yet but I'm already fond of it. I was surprised to find the 5.9 Cummins MUCH quieter than I expected.
I thought direct-injected diesels were louder than IDI, so I expected more noise compared to my GM 6.5....
I'm a bit disappointed, actually, cause I love the sound of the 5.9, only it's too quiet.

As for KDP fixing, I agree 300% with those who recommend opening the gear housing instead of relying on drilling jigs. As was said, the gear housing-to-block bolts were barely finger-tight , so I'm very happy I followed the good advice. I cleaned, loctited and torqued everything.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:35 PM
  #2  
KD93's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 0
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
WELCOME! Glad some of us could be of service. I think most everyone on here, (with a few notable exceptions ) has a thank you story to tell. We all try to help each other out and share what we have learned and mistakes we have made so others may learn from them. Embarrassing though some of those mistakes might be!
Feel free to post some pics of your recent purchase. We all love a good 1st gen.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jdjanetka
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
2
Apr 5, 2009 12:55 PM
stock03
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
5
Sep 29, 2007 09:18 PM
stock03
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
2
Feb 26, 2007 08:37 PM
WildBill
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
5
Apr 25, 2005 11:05 AM
wrangler
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
3
Feb 10, 2005 12:29 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 PM.