Now that I think about it Atomic may only work on Automatics. Paul does all the manual trans work for the shop I am at.

 

Does anyone have a stock tailpipe or muffler and tail pipe form a 3rd gen they arent using? my fathers tail pipe is rusting at the welded seem on the pipe, and he wants to replace it.

 

Well almost done with fixing truck. Just have to install driveshafts, tighten a couple things,fill atf up. Then good to go. Looks like ill be working in rain or snow tomorrow morning.

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I've got a muffler you can have. Might have to fight off the squirrels for it though.

 

I have the turbo back off the '06 sitting in the barn.


Anyone have a pressure gauge set up? I need to test the trans pressure in the 95 it isn't shifting in to OD anymore and need to determine if it's the solenoid or a seal.

 

So how about this snow. I had to go to baltimore to peters spring around 3ish. Got there no problem. Took 3hrs to get back home. 83 was a mess. Van did alright in general. Hopefully truck will be running today.

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I am at work and we are running one computer and some lights off a generator, and the mechanics are complaining about no shop air, using "caveman" tools.

 

I could use a plow.....I'd make some serious dough.

On another note...
Today on Her 91st Birthday, My Grandmom passed away. And about the same time I got bad call from work saying a man I worked with ALOT had died of a Heartattack. Its been a bad bad bad day for me.

Rick

 

Sorry to hear about you Grand-mom, and your friend.

 

Sorry for your bad day Rick. Had a great day using the snow blower I got for a steal at the end of last year! Worked great and after an hour of work drove to work like it never even snowed. 4 wheel drive is for wimps! Limited slip rear wheel drive and a bed full of cinder blocks works for me every time!

 

I did not shovel a thing and drove to work like it did not even snow. 4x4 rocks did not even have to load the bed for wieght

 

Well after many of hours working on truck. It is finally running and moving again. While working on it i found out i needed a new driveshaft. So instead of dealing with a 2 piece and that carrier bearing i upgraded/fixed it with a 1 piece driveshaft.

 

Put my new headlight and fog lights in. Tried to fix the reverse light issue but I think it is the Neutral safety/ reverse switch on the trans. Ordered the part we will see...

 

Hey Bootsdodgejn
Can you explain to me the pros and cons of installing a one piece driveshaft vs a 2 piece? I did a serch and only found everything on newer trucks but nothing for 2nd gen truck. Is there a diff. in ride? does it vibrate more or less?
and what all did you have to do to get one made?

 

By going one piece you eliminate the carrier bearing and one ujoint. This in turn makes it stronger by eliminating failure points. To have Peters make you a new drive shaft all you have to do is bring them your old drive shaft and a center to center measurement of the front and rear ujoint on the rear shaft while installed and at standard ride height. They will put new ends on the new shaft but re-use your slip yoke, or they can buy a new one for you but they are not cheap.