Huh? 4.7 overheating problem? You must be thinking of the 4.9. ;-)
Not sure what you are basing your opinion on but the pinging and overheating is NOT the 4.7.
Rgds,
Marty
"David D." wrote:
>
> 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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