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-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Shue [mailto:nshue@8dot3.com]
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 6:21 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
Ahhh...Misunderstood you...
I thought you said..... or that you meant....what I was going to say
was....oh nevermind..
<G>
--Nick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Stolarz" <jstolarz@loa.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 5:12 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: RE: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
> What I am saying is all the people saying the 4.7 is junk and constantly
> having problems are the people that don't own them. And for some odd
reason
> a good percentage seem to be the 5.9 folks, perhaps a little scared of the
> little motor??
>
> Josh
>
> ""Nick Shue"" <nshue@8dot3.com> wrote in message
> news:0a1001c0a03e$53cbde20$1f64a8c0@nickw2000...
> > Uhh...I highly doubt that.. There is at least a 12-18 people on this
> board
> > with 4.7's.
> >
> > Just for the record, I've got just about 15K on mine, and I haven't had
a
> > single problem with it. Temp runs just fine, and it runs as smooth, if
> not
> > smoother, then when I bought it.
> >
> > Took it easy for the first 1500-3000, had a chance to do a nice long 400
> > mile run with it, all expressway, and was able to break it in nice.
Mobil
> 1
> > since 3K, and changed every 3000-3500 miles.
> >
> > --Nick
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Josh Stolarz" <jstolarz@loa.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 1:34 PM
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
> >
> >
> > > The problem is the people that don't own the own them...
> > >
> > > Josh
> > >
> > > <RobertE.Tucker@gunter.af.mil> wrote in message
> > > news:6E8C7034C8875D41A80E36C22E15B43016FAE9@FSJUBJ08...
> > > > OK, since this post has started I have not noticed anyone actually
> > saying
> > > > they have problems with the 4.7. I have 25K and everything is
working
> > > > GREAT. What are the problems.
> > > >
> > > > Bob Tucker
> > > > 2000 CC 4.7L
> > > > 3.92 ASD
> > > > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Fm2HnqebQme4g
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
> > > > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 11:20 AM
> > > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > Subject: DML: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I've got 25K on a Y2K Dak 4.7l/45RFE and it has never been to the
> shop.
> > > > Idles good, run like a top.
> > > >
> > > > Patrick O'Day
> > > > 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> > > > Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> > > > 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> > > > 3" catback and Flowmaster 50
> > > > Rancho 9000 Shocks
> > > > Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
> > > > Mobil 1
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> > > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 4:33 AM
> > > > Subject: DML: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Think guys.All of you that are having problems with your
4.7L/45RFE
> > > > > combo,just think whats gonna happen when you get a 3.7 in a 2002
> > Dakota.
> > > > > Yuppers,more running hot,etc..Just like whats happening to Will.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have never been too sure about the 4.7,and now with this new 3.7
> > > > > coming,well...makes me glad i have my 3.9 Magnum V6.
> > > > >
> > > > > the 3.9L,the 5.2L,and the 5.9 are proven engines.Gutsy,dependable.
> > > > > Totally worthy of the name MAGNUM.
> > > > >
> > > > > sorry,but the 4.7 and the new 3.7 just wont be IMHO.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> > > > > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > > >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > > >Subject: Re: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?..V6 What???
> > > > > >Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:12:40 -0600
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Not all of us are plagued with V6's that ping a lot or a little.
> > > > > >Other than for hauling a trailer,the V6 is plenty..
> > > > > >
> > > > > >If i had a choice,i'd go for the 5.9(360)..
> > > > > >(i'm still not sure on the 4.7 thing yet)
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >>From: "Jason Bleazard" <jbleazard@home.com>
> > > > > >>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > > >>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > > > >>Subject: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?
> > > > > >>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:18:17 +0500
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>Okay, I know this is a FAT (frequently argued topic), but we're
> > trying
> > > > to
> > > > > >>decide which engine we want in our new Quad Cab 4x4. The
archive
> > > search
> > > > > >>engine doesn't seem to like searching for numbers (it tells me
> there
> > > > have
> > > > > >>been zero articles posted to the DML matching the string
"4.7"...
> > that
> > > > > >>just can't be right).
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>Anyway, this truck will be used for daily driving, highway
> > traveling,
> > > > > >>camping, exploring, just generally taking us wherever we need to
> go.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>My first instinct is to go with the 4.7 for the gas mileage, and
> to
> > > > avoid
> > > > > >>the standard belly pan gasket and pinging issues that plague the
> V6,
> > > 318
> > > > > >>and 360.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>The reason I'm thinking we might want the 360 (other than
bragging
> > > > > >>rights) is that I was thinking about the possibility of getting
a
> > > > flatbed
> > > > > >>trailer and dragging my '95 Dak around on it. I haven't been
able
> > to
> > > > > >>find any towing specs on the 4.7 anywhere. This trailer idea
> isn't
> > > > > >>definite, just a possibility.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>Any other issues I'm not considering? Anyone know how much the
> 4.7
> > is
> > > > > >>rated to tow?
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>Thanks,
> > > > > >>Jason
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >David Digney
> > > > > >President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
> > > > > >List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
> > > > > >SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
> > > > > >00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
> > > > > >K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
> > > > > >
> > > > > >"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > David Digney
> > > > > President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
> > > > > List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
> > > > > SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
> > > > > 00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
> > > > > K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
> > > > >
> > > > > "My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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> > >
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> >
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