It does crank, and sounds fairly normal. Since I posted the emaol (WEEKS
ago!) I have started taking the head off. I have another I bought from a
fellow in another group, so it is just a matter of removing the head and
check it for true. I am thinking of converting to CNG, possibly full time.
If so, I may have the head shaved enough to raise the compression ratio.
David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:50 AM
Subject: DML: RE: 98 Dak 4 cylinder dead!
>
> There is no reset switch. Does it even crank? Does it sound normal while
> cranking? From experience...once these 2.5L's have been overheated, time
> to
> yank the head and check it for warping (block as well). All it takes is
> one
> time.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Wilker [mailto:wilkerbeast01@charter.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:34 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: 98 Dak 4 cylinder dead!
>
>
>
> My 98 2.5 overheated yesterday, and now will NOT start. Does anyone know
> if
> there is a re-set swtch for the ignition or anything like that, or am I
> going to have to do regular troubleshooting?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave Wilker
> USFA (RET)
>
>
>
>
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