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Appreciate the thoughts.]]> MoparNorm Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 11:42:37 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11790,11845#msg-11845 Re: Gordo http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11790,11845#msg-11845
Later years, wide tailgate, 65.5 to 71, Sweptline bed.


]]> MoparNorm Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:58 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11731,11844#msg-11844 Re: It's been a great ride. http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11731,11844#msg-11844 She's looking good!]]> MoparNorm Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 11:34:18 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11843#msg-11843 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11843#msg-11843 Russ Roth Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 03:04:00 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11842#msg-11842 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11842#msg-11842
Haaaa, there ya go there now, that 'splains it all! :rofl:

Pretty sure Russ nailed the cause. No wobble on my '90 4WD Ram, until I swapped on some large, very worn unbalanced tires: instant wobble! I always considered a 'shimmy' to be that mild shake R/L in front end. The 'DW' effect on my Dodge is 10 times that, dramatic, a real wake up! Heard that with a manual steering truck it can rip the wheel right out of your hands, don't know personally.

Had to replace front axle u-joint on that truck, did help the wobble some, don't know why?? U-joints could be a lot beefier, especially considering it's a 1 ton.]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 21:10:13 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11841#msg-11841 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11841#msg-11841 I think it was actually Al Gore that first coined the term Death Wobble.It was just before he invented the Internet.(drv)]]> little doug Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 20:24:21 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11840#msg-11840 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11840#msg-11840
Me, I prefer the 12 valve, or in my case 8 valve on a 4BTA, for the utter simplicity. Older I get the harder it is to figure out the complicated stuff...]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 01:47:50 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11750,11839#msg-11839 Re: the big bang reality http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11750,11839#msg-11839 mopardwh Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 19:52:14 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11838#msg-11838 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11838#msg-11838
I have found as the fronts get older and worn there becomes slop which tends to allow a shimmy (or DW) much sooner and easier than normal. The tie rod mounted shocks came out to help control it way back when. It has not been limited to Doges or even to the newer style coil spring front end, supposedly a crappy design invented by Dodge if you believe the Cummins forums. I know better becuase I'm old enough to have been around when this stuff happened. Most of the guys on the Cummins forums are the age of my kids and some could be my grandkids but some seem to have all the answers.

I've been very happy with my '01 CTD. I did finally put a Raptor lift pump on it probably 5 years ago or more and has not missed a beat. Why Cummins chose to use that crummy Carter lift pump is beyond my comprehension. They didn't last in the 60's and are no better now.

I do like the 24 valve because you can turn the power up by just installing a box. I have an untapped Edge Comp and I can change settings on the fly. I haven't tapped the pump because the tranny only has a Dunrite VB and will not hold the power for very long, if at all.]]> Russ Roth Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 12:34:18 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11837#msg-11837 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11837#msg-11837
But yes, the weaker front end was the later ones as you say. From what I've heard, not personal experience, they're a real mutha to try to repair too!

My first choice as the best out of all the Dodge Cummins diesel trucks, any year, any model would be the exact one Brit just got.]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:58 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11731,11836#msg-11836 Re: It's been a great ride. http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11731,11836#msg-11836
Thank you so much for caring about the Dodge Truck legacy. I have really enjoyed this site and it is an invaluable resource. I haven't been as active lately but its out of pure laziness with forgetting passwords left and right. I wish you the best of Luck and I truly hope your health holds up for many years of enjoyment.

How about an almost finished 70 Dude for truck of the month.

All the best Norm!
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I am not sure but I don't think there was a big issue with front axle U-joints until the second Gen rigs ('94) came out. That's when the axle change came about along with the coil front. I think the '93's were the last of the real good front axles.

Not everybody has front end trouble as I have over 178,000 on my '01 and a track bar is the only front end issue I have had so far. Hope I didn't jinx myself with that statement. :sick: (drv)]]> Russ Roth Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Mon, 14 May 2012 11:39:34 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11834#msg-11834 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11834#msg-11834
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john in england
That link doesnt work any ideas
Thanks
john

John,
I clicked on the link I provided and it worked just
fine. Do as Chris suggested and check on the www.sweptline.org
site under technical write ups or just type in
voltage limiter in the Search box in the upper right
hand corner of the forum page.

Or, as JimmieD suggested, search this forum for information
he's brought from other Mopar related sites and posted here.
John]]> Hobcobble Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Mon, 14 May 2012 09:26:49 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?6,11833,11833#msg-11833 WTB: Multi-speed Wiper Motor & Switch http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?6,11833,11833#msg-11833
Looking for a Multi-speed Wiper Motor, either 2 or 3 speed or Variable Speed. Also need a Wiper Switch, original 2 speed or 3 or variable speed [with or without a wiper motor].

Needed for Town Wagon/Town Panel, hoping Swepty is the same? If anybody knows if they're different or if there's any other models that will fit I'd appreciate the tip.

PM or post here?
Thanks!
JimmieD]]> JimmieD Buy/Sell/Wanted Sun, 13 May 2012 01:49:26 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?6,11832,11832#msg-11832 '64 Power Wagon http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?6,11832,11832#msg-11832
1964 Power Wagon 4x4, 440 ci, looks like NP435, interior fair [needs help], think glass was all okay, body pretty darned straight, chrome deep 'mags', has a short home-made tailgate, lifted, could use paint. Asking $3,000 at 762 2236138]]> JimmieD Buy/Sell/Wanted Sun, 13 May 2012 01:31:48 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11831#msg-11831 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11831#msg-11831
May I very stongly suggest you install a Pyrometer ASAP? That monitors combustion chamber temperatures, at the exhuast manifold just pre-turbo. Yours is probably aftercooled but regardless, if EGT's [Exhaust Gas Temperatures] get above 1,250-1,300 degrees sustained on a hard pull you can melt pistons before you can even shut the engine off, no warning before it's toast. Lots of bull out there about guys claiming 1,500* no problem, and 3 times as many that can tell you about toasted engines at 1,300*.

Also a Boost Gauge is fun, to monitor what your turbo is doing. The more turbo boost the more fuel you can add, easily with a VE pump, and safely with an Aftercooler and Pyrometer.

If it's an auto be mindful of fluid & filters, even anal, 'cause the Cummins is pushing that tranny to the limits. They like to eat torque converters. A LARGE auxiliary tranny cooler is a real good idea too.

If it's 4WD the front axle u-joints require religious attention, not well designed, a weak spot.]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Sat, 12 May 2012 15:48:09 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11830#msg-11830 Re: Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11830#msg-11830 Its WAY past April first! LUCKYYY!]]> little doug Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Sat, 12 May 2012 13:03:45 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11829#msg-11829 Bought a 93 2500 turbo cummins http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11829,11829#msg-11829 BNC Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Sat, 12 May 2012 01:52:22 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11828#msg-11828 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11828#msg-11828
All the info should be there in those links however one page is a bit techie. The original gauge & voltage limiter article by Richard Ehrenberg is on the Mopar Action Magazine website as well.

The info has been posted many times here on this forum by me, like for about the last 5-6+ years, until folks grabbed those links etc. from here and carried them off to the other forum tech section. Suit yourself.]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 19:36:02 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11827#msg-11827 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11827#msg-11827 txas2step Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 18:20:36 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11826#msg-11826 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11826#msg-11826 Thanks
john]]> john in england Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:18 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11825#msg-11825 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11825#msg-11825 Try this.....
Voltage Limiter Recipe
John]]> Hobcobble Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 16:25:09 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11824#msg-11824 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11824#msg-11824 Cheers Mate
John]]> john in england Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 11:36:59 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11823#msg-11823 Re: voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11823#msg-11823
Here's some links to electrical tech info on that. The Radio Shack parts mentioned in Rick Ehrenberg's article consist of a Radio Shack 272-1014 22mfd Electrolytic Capacitor, and a Radio Shack 216-1770A +5VDC 1 Amp Voltage Regulator, and most any little heat sink that fits your space.

I couldn't access original page at Mopar Muscle Magazine forum this AM.

Original page also archived at Imperial Club Forum:
[www.imperialclub.com]

Another page on the Voltage Regulator:
[www.mopar1.us]

Amp gauge fix:
[www.madelectrical.com]

[www.madelectrical.com]

That should get you going. You can also use an add-on fuel gauge, 12VDC, as long as the Ohm range is correct. Stewart Warner says its 0-2 ohms empty, 73 ohms full, Moparts Forum says 10 empty, 73 full:

[board.moparts.org]]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 09:35:13 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11822#msg-11822 Re: '61 Town Wagon - Hood Letters http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11822#msg-11822 JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 08:41:34 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11821#msg-11821 Re: '61 Town Wagon - Hood Letters http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11821#msg-11821 maxmac Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 00:32:06 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11820#msg-11820 voltage stabilizer ( I think!!) http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11820,11820#msg-11820 A while back in one of the forums there was an article on making a voltage stabilizer, the little magix box deal that drops the voltage too the dash board gauges. Mine is fritzed and i cannot get one here so i thought id build one, I searched the forum archives but get a fault message. Can anyone help?
Out of interest and it may make y'all feel better, Gasoline is now at $10.26.
Cheers all
John]]> john in england Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 10 May 2012 14:59:17 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11819#msg-11819 Re: '61 Town Wagon - Hood Letters http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11819#msg-11819 JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 10 May 2012 14:56:29 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11818#msg-11818 Re: '61 Town Wagon - Hood Letters http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11814,11818#msg-11818 maxmac Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 10 May 2012 14:25:09 -0400 http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11750,11817#msg-11817 Re: the big bang reality http://dodgesweptline.org/phorum/read.php?2,11750,11817#msg-11817
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shartwig
update, heads are in the shop, all new valves and installing hardened exhaust seats. it's just money!

Naw, it's just insanity, but we like it, we like it, uh-hunh uh-hunh, we like it....]]> JimmieD Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum Thu, 10 May 2012 12:29:47 -0400