Looking at a truck with a build date of 10/02. Still on the dealer's lot. It's Patriot Blue, but the paint looks good. A little orange peelish, but good coverage. I know about the diff fluid levels and the alternator bracket. There's a reflash sticker under the hood for the PCM. What else do I need to look for in an early build truck? Thanks.<br><br>

 

My transmission and transfer case were both at least a pint low. November build date.

 

check the altanator bracket, the OLD one was a stamped piece of metal. it was no good (cracking and stuff) . the new one is cast iron

 

Also check the bolts on the fan clutch. Some of the early models was sent out of the factory not properly torqued to spec.<br><br>MikeyB

 

Gotta love owning a Dodge Cummins! If this question was posted to the Ford 6.0 guys at the dieselstop.com site there would be a totally different story!<br><br>All I have is a cracked alt. bracket and my power pedals seemed to leak some fluid onto my floormats. Boohoo.<br><br>These trucks are great!