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DML Digest wrote:
> DML Digest Tuesday, March 10 1998 Volume 03 : Number 576
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: 3.9 V6 Magnum Fan Removal
> DML: regearing the Dakota
> Re: DML: New FIPK for Rams/Daks
> DML: Power Pulleys
> Re: DML: Trottman's Curse...
> Re: DML: dakota-truck.net is up and running
> DML: Light Clunk
> DML: Canadians?
> DML: Electrical Banana
> Re: DML:Texas dak decal
> DML: Re: Texas Dakota/Ram Club
> Re: DML: Electrical Banana
> Re: DML: Light Clunk
> Re[2]: DML: air cleaner
> DML: Restriction on R/T
> Re: DML: Re: re OLD
> RE: DML: OLD -Reply
> Re: DML: air cleaner
> Re: DML: Electrical Banana
> Re: DML:Texas dak decaly
> RE: DML: Clutched Supercharger
> Re: DML: Electrical Banana
> Re: DML: Nitrous VS Superchargers.
> Re: DML: air cleaner
> Re: Re: DML: Light Clunk
> Re: DML: another open element question
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 23:58:55 EST
> From: RLewis7785 <RLewis7785@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: 3.9 V6 Magnum Fan Removal
>
> << Munypit 94 wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know how to remove the fan on a '94 V6 Magnum 3.9 ?
> >
> > It has the heavy duty fan clutch on the front, I can't seem to break the
> nut
> > between the fan and the water pump loose. Does anyone know of a special
> tool,
> > or a way to get it off of there? Any help would be appreciated.....thanks.
> > Ken. >>
>
> Ken,
>
> I did this on my 92 V8. I bought a 14" crescent wrench. The head is too wide
> to fit between the clutch and pulley with the pulley bolts installed. I took
> all but two of them out. The fan is assymetrical 5 blades. Turn the blade
> until the open side faces up and stick the wrench in there and spin it off.
> I had to hit mine witha 2# sledge. Be careful! Use another wrench on the
> remaining water pump pulley bolts for leverage. The part you are turning is a
> nut that goed onto a threaded shaft on the water pump. Be sure to leave the
> belt on while getting it loose, it helps to keep things from turning too much.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> =========================================================
> Richard Lewis
> Houston (Tomball), Texas
> E-Mail : rlewis7785@AOL.COM
>
> 92 Dodge Dakota Club Cab, LE Trim
> 318 C.I.D V8
> 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
> "Weak" Automatic Tranny
> Two Tone Black & Silver
> Leer Crown Series Topper Painted to match.
> Mopar Bedliner
> EdelBrock 1002 Air Cleaner.
> Firestone Firehawk SS10 235/70R15
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 21:13:41 -0800 (PST)
> From: John Casall <jcasall@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: regearing the Dakota
>
> I have a 93 dakota with the 2.5 L 4cyl (sigh) , and was wondering if
> anyone has regeared this thing, ie to actually make it up a hill at
> highway speeds, outrun VW buses....I have yet to put in a tach to see
> what rpm I normally drive at, so am leery of jumping into this. If
> I'm not going to redline at highway driving, I would like to lower the
> gear ratio. Anyone tried this? is it worth the hassle?
> Thanks
> JC
>
> _________________________________________________________
> DO YOU YAHOO!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 23:50:05 -0600 (CST)
> From: "DAVID D. THEDE" <tnadoman@ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: New FIPK for Rams/Daks
>
> You wrote:
> >
> >A while back I saw somebody mention a new FIPK setup which placed the
> >filter element over on the fender (same place as stock) with a heat
> >shield between it and the engine. Whoever saw it said it was on some
> >show on TNN. I emailed K&N about it, and they had no idea what I was
> >talking about.
> >
> >Anybody remember that post? Was it a different brand?
> >
> >
> >jeff
> >98 RC 4x2 V8 5spd 3.55SG flares
> >
> It was for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Its as you described, but not for
> the Dak.
>
> Dave
> '97 Dakota Sport CC V8/5-spd 4x4
> K&N FIPK clone
> Gibson dual cat-back
> SnugTop "SnugFit" tonneau cover
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 01:28:09 -0500
> From: Jade Greeson <chase7@cdc.net>
> Subject: DML: Power Pulleys
>
> Hello
>
> Has anyone one put power pulleys on a 318? I saw jet chips has them for
> the 97 dakota.
>
> Thanks
>
> chase7@cdc.net
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 02:04:22 -0600
> From: Michael Clark <mike@snakebite.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Trottman's Curse...
>
> Keredt wrote:e you have DUMBASS
> > tattooed on your forehead when you run over a curb? I sure felt like
> > it. >>
> > A little parking by BRAILE huh there mike?
> >
> > Keredt
> >
> >
>
> Naah, just taking an inside curve a little too sharp. Chirp...
> Chirp.... Damn! VROOOOOM>>>...... ;-)
>
> - --
> - ----
> Michael Clark mike@snakebite.com
> '93 MarkIII 4X2 V-8 SWB RC auto, DDBC
> K&N FIPK, Flowmaster cat-back dual, MP SBEC
> Doug Thorley Headers, Moroso Blue Max wires
> 180 degree thermostat, WaterWetter, Brass cap & rotor
> one and only 1/4 mile time of 15.08 @ 90.82
> My Dakota page=> http://userv.wt.net/~mclark/dakota.html
> Dakota Webring=> http://userv.wt.net/~mclark/webring/ring.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 06:27:29 -0500 (EST)
> From: Jason & Norah <janor@ican.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: dakota-truck.net is up and running
>
> At 07:53 PM 3/9/98 -0600, Michael Clark wrote:
> >Let me know if you have any ideas for a dakota-truck.net logo and
> >I'll see if I can come up with something halfway decent.
>
> I actually had a thought on that very topic during my commute the other day.
> What if we were to copy the lettering style Dodge uses everywhere they've
> printed "DODGE" on the truck? You know, with the gap in the left edge of
> the 'D'. I was thinking of taking a picture of the tailgate of my '95
> straight-on, scanning it in and cutting and pasting letters together to make
> whatever letters would be needed. Then I looked in our '98 brochure and
> there's a nice straight-on side shot that shows "DAKOTA" in the same
> lettering style. So we can get A, D, E, G, K, O, and T. Shouldn't be to
> difficult to come up with WWW.DAKOTA-TRUCK.NET. All we don't have is C, N,
> R, U, and W.
>
> Then, make letters 2 or 3" tall, and make a banner suitable for rear windows
> (or even the top edge of the front, that just occured to me). Simple,
> direct, to-the-point. Kinda similar to the off-road.com decals.
>
> Anyway, just a thought.
> - -- Jason
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 06:40:35 -0400
> From: Joe Dille <joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us>
> Subject: DML: Light Clunk
>
> I have about 250 miles on my 98 2WD CC 5.2l and I think I have a
> front end problem. I get a "light clunk" through the steering
> every now and then. I can't seem to repeat it, but it happens
> when I accelerate or make slow speed corners. I also seem to see a
> little feathering on the outside of the front tires. At 250 miles
> it is a bit hard to tell if the wear is funny or not.
>
> I want to head this off at the pass before I eat tires. The one
> thing I will do myself it grease the whole front end to see if
> they left a dry joint. Any help from the list would be appreciated.
>
> Has anyone else had this "light clunk"?
>
> The 2WD front end problems I have read about have resulted in rapid
> tire wear. Have there been any other symptoms?
>
> Has anyone fixed it and what was the fix?
>
> Drive Safe,
>
>
> Joe Dille
>
> Telford PA USA
> (joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 07:54:15 -0500
> From: thumper@loon.norlink.net
> Subject: DML: Canadians?
>
> With all this get together with other Dakota owners, feeling left out. Are
> there any Canadians on the list?
> Beth Alkenbrack
> 97 4x4 V6 club cab, extra suspension, 235 Muds,
> skid plates, tinting, DEEZEE rail covers & utilitybox
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 08:19:54 -0500
> From: Rader <rlr@bbt.com>
> Subject: DML: Electrical Banana
>
> Well, not really. More like Electrical Woes, but it doesn't have quite
> the ring to it.
>
> Yesterday, my '95 5.2 CC wouldn't start. Put the key in, everything seems
> fine and bright, but the starter cranked for maybe 0.25 second. Then, for all
> the world it acted like a dead battery (dome light dim, buzzer weak, starter
> relay chattering).
>
> A friend gave me a jump start and the truck seemed OK. Ran fine, voltmeter
> in normal range, radio and lights nice and bright. I did notice that the
> voltmeter would increase in response to RPM; again just like a dead battery.
> On the way home the Check Engine light came on, indicating trouble code storage.
>
> Got home, and the battery certainly seemed dead. Pulled the codes, and got:
>
> 12 (battery disconnected)
> 41 (generator field sensing circuit, uh oh)
> 55 (end of test)
>
> Disconnected the battery for real, and on subsequent PCM tests the 41 code
> went away. That really seems odd; the codes are supposed to be stored for
> 51 starts or something like that. I suppose a dead battery could cause the
> 41, but I'm still a little paranoid since the FSM indicates that the voltage
> regulator/generator field sensing circuitry is all inside the PCM, hence big
> buckage for replacement.
>
> Overnight, I dumped roughly 70 amp-hours into the battery, but to no avail
> (still dead, registering about 11 volts). This is the H/D service battery
> (750 CCA), so it's possible that I just need to charge it up longer. But
> it still looks like the battery isn't taking the charge.
>
> This is pissing me off. The truck is less than 3 years old, and the whole
> reason I bought the H/D service package was to avoid stupid crap like this.
> I have never seen a battery shit the bed all of a sudden like that. Most
> battery failures I've seen came on with some warning (slow starts, etc.).
>
> I plan on attempting to charge the battery again, since the truck will run
> if it starts. But has anyone else seen anything like this? Really seems odd
> to me. I do plan to take it to my dealer and have them check the charging
> circuit out; that 41 code makes me wonder. And a 2.5 year old H/D battery
> should never croak like that. <grumble>
>
> Ron
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 08:24:37 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML:Texas dak decal
>
> Good idead Robert, and personally I like the Confederate Naval Ensign(rebel
> fleg )but you are right some people wouldnt understand.....
>
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 07:40:51 -0600
> From: Jean Baxter <mamopar@flash.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: Texas Dakota/Ram Club
>
> Hi Gene:
>
> Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your email. Life has been
> pretty hectic lately. We would love to have you come join us at any
> meeting or club event to check out the Houston Mopar Connection Club and
> share your excitement about your trucks. We have a meeting at 2:00 p.m.
> on Sunday, March 15th at Hickory Hollow Restaurant on Heights Blvd.,
> south of I-10 in Houston. I have recently been in contact with another
> person with a new Dakota that expressed some interest in beginning a new
> Dakota club also. I'll see if I can hook you two up. Gotta get to work
> for now. I'll spread the word for you. Anything we can do to help,
> please let me know.
>
> Look forward to hearing from you again,
> Jean Baxter
> Houston Mopar Connection Club
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 09:02:43 -0500 (EST)
> From: Bill Countie <wgcount@fas.harvard.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Electrical Banana
>
> Ron
> I have a '94 dakota with the HD battery (or had) and mine died in
> just that way last year. I noticed that a couple of cells were low after
> driving or trying to start it for a while. I don't know if you have the
> same battery, but mine was white plastic that I could see a flashlight beam
> through. I had a couple of cells in the middle of the battery were almost
> without water. As this was a "Maintenance free" battery, i couldn't pry
> off the cover without damaging the case. I was pissed off enough after
> charging this slug for a couple of days in a row I replaced it with the
> biggest exide battery I could fit in the tray. As you have written, there
> was no warning. I just ended up with a failed battery in mid summer.
> Those things only happen in the winter here in New England!
>
> Bill Countie
> '94 Dakota Sport 5.2l 5 speed (4/5 of an R/T)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 09:03:13 EST
> From: RLewis7785 <RLewis7785@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Light Clunk
>
> In a message dated 98-03-10 06:54:29 EST, Joe Dille writes:
>
> << I have about 250 miles on my 98 2WD CC 5.2l and I think I have a
> front end problem. I get a "light clunk" through the steering
> every now and then. I can't seem to repeat it, but it happens
> when I accelerate or make slow speed corners. I also seem to see a
> little feathering on the outside of the front tires. At 250 miles
> it is a bit hard to tell if the wear is funny or not.
>
> I want to head this off at the pass before I eat tires. The one
> thing I will do myself it grease the whole front end to see if
> they left a dry joint. Any help from the list would be appreciated.
>
> Has anyone else had this "light clunk"?
>
> The 2WD front end problems I have read about have resulted in rapid
> tire wear. Have there been any other symptoms?
>
> Has anyone fixed it and what was the fix?
>
> Drive Safe,
> >>
>
> Hey,Joe.
>
> I got a 92 CC, 318, and have the same noise (excactly as you describe it). I
> too am at a loss to solve it. Let me give you a bit of history - about two
> years ago, I replaced the rack and pinion, it blew out a seal. After this I
> had it aligned, and the guy F**k'd it up. I didn't pay him and left. Turned
> out he had left the rear bolt on the driver's side upper control arm loose.
> It made a hell of a pop when it would move around during turning. Right after
> that, I had the tires replaced, and re-aligned. It took the guy four hours
> (while I'm waitin) to align it. After that I had some unusual tire wear
> (feathering the outside edge) and the light clunk. I had the tires rotated at
> about 6000 miles, and have had no unusual tire wear since (15,000)?? I can't
> reproduce the knock in my driveway, but it bothers me (reminds me of that
> loose upper control arm). I am thinking of doing the shock absorbers, and see
> if that helps (its cheap, and I need to do it anyway). Let me know if you
> find a solution.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> =========================================================
> Richard Lewis
> Houston (Tomball), Texas
> E-Mail : rlewis7785@AOL.COM
>
> 92 Dodge Dakota Club Cab, LE Trim
> 318 C.I.D V8
> 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio.
> "Weak" Automatic Tranny
> Two Tone Black & Silver
> Leer Crown Series Topper Painted to match.
> Mopar Bedliner
> EdelBrock 1002 Air Cleaner.
> Firestone Firehawk SS10 235/70R15
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 98 08:07:36 -0500
> From: Joe Borg <joe.borg@ccmail.dowjones.com>
> Subject: Re[2]: DML: air cleaner
>
> You get more HP from a large "gulp" of hot air than a little "sip" of
> cold air. Anyway at highway speeds the air under the hood isnt all
> that hot. Joe
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: Re: DML: air cleaner
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at internet
> Date: 3/9/98 6:09 PM
>
> O.K. Gents,
>
> I will be the first to admit that l am far from mechanically inclined. I
> currently have the FABM mod on my truck. However, l was thinking, if you left
> the factory setup like it was (just add a K&N filter to the stock box), but
> replaced the horn that ran to the fender with a flexible piece of tubing (l
> have no idea what kind, maybe dryer hose or something) and ran it through the
> "black mat material" on the front of the engine compartment right next to the
> radiator, wouldn't that work like a ram air system? It might not be a huge
> improvement, but every little bit helps. At least that way you would be
> getting a gulp of cold air. Let me know if anyone has already done this, or
> if anyone thinks this is the dumbest idea they have ever heard of.
>
> ________________________
> _____flexible black mat
>
> | radiator | | |
>
> | |
> <---flex. tubing
>
> | |
>
> | |
>
> | |factory
> air box
>
> | |
>
> etc.
>
>
> (l never claimed to be an artist either)
>
> Thanks for the imput
>
> Russ
> 97 4X4 318 CC SLT+
> FABM Rhino Liner ETC.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 06:39:33 -0800
> From: "Martin D. Tolentino Jr." <martindt@pacbell.net>
> Subject: DML: Restriction on R/T
>
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> come off the restriction list. My local Dodge dealer ( Kearny Mesa =
> Dodge) in San Diego, "it's still on the restriction list till April".
> He still has my name and number and I'm waiting..... Anyone have any =
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>
> Martin Tolentino
> wiating for my
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 09:45:38 -0500 (EST)
> From: Bruce Aaron Hefner <gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: re OLD
>
> I never claimed to be an expert on women, but if you leave on your
> anniversary to go to Joliet I can guarantee you'll be in the doghouse for
> quite a while, in this case you better park the Dak and stay home.....
>
> >
> > I believe that the Joliet dates are the 20th and 21st of June. I may be
> > heading there with my R/T when it comes in. I'm only about 45 minutes from
> > there. The only problem is that this will be my 1 year anniversary.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: George Dorn <gdorn@newlywedsfoods.com>
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: re OLD
> > > Date: Monday, March 09, 1998 6:45 PM
> > >
> > > Quite a few yung-uns,scott scott scott,my shelby brother,did u say
> > > 18 1/2 ????????damn i feel old.I'll be 37 in a couple weeks but I
> > > sure aint feeling much/any different than when i was 25.BTW I think
> > > there's a mopar nat get together mid june in joliet,il.at the new
> > > raceway there,I'll look for info and throw it up the flagpole
> > > george
> > > '89 shelby dakota #288
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 08:55:02 -0600
> From: John Neff <jndneff@flash.net>
> Subject: RE: DML: OLD -Reply
>
> Glen,
> No he wouldn't gift wrap it. I was kinda hoping he would have moved it
> inside the showroom, but all I got was a handshake and note of debt.
> John
> 9 Dak 4X4 Sport, 5.2L,Auto,3.92LSD,T&H Package,Power Everything,Billet
> Grill,Nerf Bars,Rhino Liner,DDBC
>
> Did the dealer wrap it for ya? I asked them not to wrap mine, just put
> a little bow on it and give me a call. Ha ha...
>
> Glenn Ayotte
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 08:59:33 -0600
> From: Richard A Pyburn <rap777@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: air cleaner
>
> On Mon, 9 Mar 1998 Russ wrote:
> >O.K. Gents,
> >
> > I will be the first to admit that l am far from mechanically
> >inclined. I
> >currently have the FABM mod on my truck. However, l was thinking, if
> >you left
> >the factory setup like it was (just add a K&N filter to the stock
> >box), but
> >replaced the horn that ran to the fender with a flexible piece of
> >tubing (l
> >have no idea what kind, maybe dryer hose or something) and ran it
> >through the
> >"black mat material" on the front of the engine compartment right next
> >to the
> >radiator, wouldn't that work like a ram air system? It might not be a
> >huge
> >improvement, but every little bit helps. At least that way you would
> >be
> >getting a gulp of cold air. Let me know if anyone has already done
> >this, or
> >if anyone thinks this is the dumbest idea they have ever heard of.
> >
> This is not a dumb idea, in my opinion since I have been attempting the
> same thing. I got in touch with Sean Meldrum late last year to ask about
> a NASCAR type cowl induction for the DAK. This means no raised hood, but
> fresh air coming in at the base of the windshield into an enclosure
> around the aircleaner. I asked Sean if he knew of a way to do this as
> there was so little space available on the firewall of my '95. He agreed
> that this was a great idea and he was looking into the same thing
> himself. He too agreed that there was very little space on the firewall
> to accomplish this, however. He said that the factory had the right idea
> with the hose to the air cleaner but didn't go far enough. He said it
> would be better to have two hoses of at least a 3" diameter (though 4"
> would be better) to the air cleaner. He pointed me to Scott Miller's
> homepage (http://membes.tripod.com/~racetruck). Scott put an air inlet on
> the left side of the grill to match the one on the right and mated it to
> the air cleaner. Sean also clued me in to a device called the Ram Air
> Box. This is a twin snorkel device designed to fit around a K&N (or
> clone) FIPK using the K&N top and base with the free flowing air filter
> element inside. You can get their catalog by e-mail: ramairbx@wchat.on.ca
> I have been trying to obtain one of these things for over a month now
> through my local speed shop, but since Super Shops went belly up, he's
> been kinda swamped. He also tells me that he has a similar device by
> someone else. I'm going to look at it Saturday.
> Take a look at Scott's page. It's not hard to do what you are thinking.
>
> Richard Pyburn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 10:05:27 -0600
> From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML: Electrical Banana
>
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> > The truck is less than 3 years old, and the whole
> > reason I bought the H/D service package was to avoid stupid crap like this.
> > I have never seen a battery shit the bed all of a sudden like that. Most
> > battery failures I've seen came on with some warning (slow starts, etc.).
> >
> > I plan on attempting to charge the battery again, since the truck will run
> > if it starts. But has anyone else seen anything like this? Really seems odd
> > to me. I do plan to take it to my dealer and have them check the charging
> > circuit out; that 41 code makes me wonder. And a 2.5 year old H/D battery
> > should never croak like that. <grumble>
> >
> > Ron
>
> I don't know about the codes or other technical stuff, but when my battery on my
> 95 died over the summer it was much more sudden than I thought. One slow start, I
> panicked and I went straight out and bought a battery and came home. Never started
> off the old battery again. Totally dry. I had it checked at the place where I got
> the battery and it was at about 7 volts. I do run a nice size sound system, alarm
> system, fog lights off that battery, but once it died, it was dead.
> How do you get the codes when the check engine light comes on, anyway?
> Robert Trottmann
> rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> Davidson, NC
> St. Louis, MO in 61 days (not that I'm counting down, or anything.)
>
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> <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE>The truck is less than 3 years old, and the whole
> <BR>reason I bought the H/D service package was to avoid stupid crap like
> this.
> <BR>I have never seen a battery shit the bed all of a sudden like that.
> Most
> <BR>battery failures I've seen came on with some warning (slow starts,
> etc.).
>
> <P> I plan on attempting to charge the battery again, since the truck
> will run
> <BR>if it starts. But has anyone else seen anything like this?
> Really seems odd
> <BR>to me. I do plan to take it to my dealer and have them check
> the charging
> <BR>circuit out; that 41 code makes me wonder. And a 2.5 year old
> H/D battery
> <BR>should never croak like that. <grumble>
>
> <P> Ron</BLOCKQUOTE>
> I don't know about the codes or other technical stuff, but when
> my battery on my 95 died over the summer it was much more sudden than I
> thought. One slow start, I panicked and I went straight out and bought
> a battery and came home. Never started off the old battery again.
> Totally dry. I had it checked at the place where I got the battery
> and it was at about 7 volts. I do run a nice size sound system, alarm
> system, fog lights off that battery, but once it died, it was <U>dead.</U>
> <BR>How do you get the codes when the check engine light comes on, anyway?
> <BR>Robert Trottmann
> <BR>rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> <BR>Davidson, NC
> <BR>St. Louis, MO in 61 days (not that I'm counting down, or anything.)</HTML>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 10:14:54 -0500 (EST)
> From: Bruce Aaron Hefner <gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu>
> Subject: Re: DML:Texas dak decaly
>
> Well that's the thing my parents weren't really from the "me generation",
> they always put us kids before themselves, and they showed me by example
> what kind of person I should be, especially my Dad, I've never met a
> better man in my life, he would do anything to help others, always treated
> people with respect and he never shirked his responsibility, the only bad
> thing was that cancer took is life when I was 14, but even the way he
> faced that was inspirational, I just hope I can be 1/2 the man he was. I
> guess I have an advantage over a lot of people in my age group in that I
> did have a great father and mother to serve as role models. (BTW, what are
> people born between '40 and '45 considered, my mom was born 12/15/40, and
> my dad was born 1/3/45)
>
> >
> > Most of my friends ARE punks, dealers etc. I like them as people, but just count
> > them as one more person I won't have to compete with for a good job. But it is
> > true, our generation (I'm 19) isn't that great, but we are the children of the
> > "me generation" so we (as a whole) don't have the best of parents. (My mom is
> > great, dad was until I was 15).
> > I make money at my job and spend it on my Dak <= relevance
> > Robert Trottmann
> > rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> > Davidson, NC
> > St. Louis, Mo
> > http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm
> >
> > Bruce Aaron Hefner wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > > At 02:14 PM 3/7/98 , you wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >I'm a 20 year old, but I'm neither snot-nosed or a punk
> > > >
> > > > I didn't mean you, Bruce. I was talking about all those other 20 year olds
> > > > who are snot-nose punks :) When I was your age I didn't think I was a
> > > > snot-nose punk either. But now as I look back on it, I'm surprised somebody
> > > > didn't just shoot me and do society a big favor. Perspective sure changes
> > > > as one gets older. I sure do love my Dakota. <==relevance :)
> > > > --
> > > > Mike Crumley mcrumley@airmail.net
> > > > 97 Dakota Regular Cab Short Bed
> > > > 3.9L V6 3.55 Auto
> > > > DDBC Bug Shield Mud Flaps
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > I agree there are a lot of people in my age groups who are snot-nosed
> > > punks, who have no idea what common courtesy is, who don't know how to
> > > treat others with respect, and who think they own the road, but I am none
> > > of these things which is why i don't think I'm a punk, and I wish others
> > > in my age-group would start behaving better and quit giving my age-group a
> > > bad name....And i agree time does change your perspective on things, an
> > > maybe my perspective will be different in a few years, but for now...
> > >
> > > Bruce
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 09:20:23 -0600
> From: John Neff <jndneff@flash.net>
> Subject: RE: DML: Clutched Supercharger
>
> The Toyota MR2 used a clutched S/C for a couple of years back in the
> late 80's or very early 90's. My last room mate worked at a stereo shop
> and was installing a system when I dropped by one day. He told me to
> look under the rear deck while he revved the engine. Sure enough, there
> was a small blower in there with what looked like an A/C clutch on it.
> The car had a factory "Supercharged" tag molded into the standard model
> identifier on the rear of the car and even had a digital boost gauge in
> the dash. It's been a long time and I do not remember any other details
> other than the engine compartment was really cramped and I could not see
> where all of the tubes went, much less try to find a by pass valve. I'm
> not even sure what style blower it was, i.e.. roots, centrifugal, screw.
> But, I would guess it was a centrifugal, 1) for easy blow by when not in
> use, 2) because it only kicked in under load above 3K RPM, and 3) for
> space considerations.
>
> John
> 98 Dak CC Sport 4X4,5.2L,Auto,T&H Package,Power Everything,Nerf
> Bars,Billet Grill, Rhino Liner, DDBC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 09:58:28 -0600
> From: "DelTech (Information" <info@deltech.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Electrical Banana
>
> At 08:19 AM 3/10/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > This is pissing me off. The truck is less than 3 years old, and the whole
> >reason I bought the H/D service package was to avoid stupid crap like this.
> >I have never seen a battery shit the bed all of a sudden like that. Most
> >battery failures I've seen came on with some warning (slow starts, etc.).
> >
> > I plan on attempting to charge the battery again, since the truck will run
> >if it starts. But has anyone else seen anything like this? Really seems odd
> >to me. I do plan to take it to my dealer and have them check the charging
> >circuit out; that 41 code makes me wonder. And a 2.5 year old H/D battery
> >should never croak like that. <grumble>
> >
>
> Ron, try taking the battery by a specialist in your area if you have one.
> Someone who sells nothing but batteries or most automotive part stores have
> one. They have a Battery Load tester. It not only tests the voltage but
> the amps at the same time, you may have a cracked platter inside the battery.
>
> Just a guess, but I have had a similar problem on a couple marine batteries.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> 97' 3.9DakCC 4x4 Rhyno lined bed, rocker panels, and door jams.
> Color matched Raven Fiberglass Topper, Heavy duty everything.
> Fog lamps, 6x9Folding Mirrors, Mopar Bug Shield and Flat Bed Linner.
> Shaved all Decals except for engine tag and 4X4 logo on tailgate.
> Have my web address in place of the Dogde logo on tailgate.
> Check out my web site for more details. http://www.deltech.net/dbaker
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 10:31:12 +0000
> From: acasey@io.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Nitrous VS Superchargers.
>
> > I have used both.
> > The SC is expensive, it does work the engine harder than the NO2, but it does
> > give you 24hr power.
> > The NO2 is cheap to buy, easy to install and refilling the bottles is about
> > $6.00 for a 20lb set up. You can get it at a welding supply store.
> > I preferr the NO@ cause its "sneaky" . You don't see it until it bites you!!!!
> > I have dusted many a "hot rod" with my bottle(in 68 Charger 440)
> > Bottom line is this............for me..........$3000for SC or $600 for the
> > bottle. I can install it on my ole ladys 5th Ave and go rip some ass!
> >
> > Gene in Houston
> >
> >
>
> Gene, what year dak are you running nitrous on? I have been told
> that on 94 and later daks you have to replace the intake which jacks
> the price up to at least $1000.
>
> Alan...
> Austin,TX
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:00:17 -0500
> From: Nicholas McKinney <nickmckinn@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: air cleaner
>
> Using the base of the windshield is a great place to get engine air. If
> you do use the fresh air inlet that was orginally intended for the
> heater/AC circuit, remember that if the engine ever hiccups, it will be
> drawn immediately into the passenger compartment. If I was biulding a race
> car the heater/AC circuit would be gone anyway. I would reccomend that you
> ditch the fresh air portion and seal the heater/AC holes. Only my opinion
> though....
>
> Something else to about those dryer hoses for fresh air, because of the
> corrugations they flow much less than you would think. I would find smooth
> inside hose if at all possible.
>
> Nicholas
>
> At 08:59 AM 3/10/98 -0600, you wrote:
> >On Mon, 9 Mar 1998 Russ wrote:
> >>O.K. Gents,
> >>
> >> I will be the first to admit that l am far from mechanically
> >>inclined. I
> >>currently have the FABM mod on my truck. However, l was thinking, if
> >>you left
> >>the factory setup like it was (just add a K&N filter to the stock
> >>box), but
> >>replaced the horn that ran to the fender with a flexible piece of
> >>tubing (l
> >>have no idea what kind, maybe dryer hose or something) and ran it
> >>through the
> >>"black mat material" on the front of the engine compartment right next
> >>to the
> >>radiator, wouldn't that work like a ram air system? It might not be a
> >>huge
> >>improvement, but every little bit helps. At least that way you would
> >>be
> >>getting a gulp of cold air. Let me know if anyone has already done
> >>this, or
> >>if anyone thinks this is the dumbest idea they have ever heard of.
> >>
> >This is not a dumb idea, in my opinion since I have been attempting the
> >same thing. I got in touch with Sean Meldrum late last year to ask about
> >a NASCAR type cowl induction for the DAK. This means no raised hood, but
> >fresh air coming in at the base of the windshield into an enclosure
> >around the aircleaner. I asked Sean if he knew of a way to do this as
> >there was so little space available on the firewall of my '95. He agreed
> >that this was a great idea and he was looking into the same thing
> >himself. He too agreed that there was very little space on the firewall
> >to accomplish this, however. He said that the factory had the right idea
> >with the hose to the air cleaner but didn't go far enough. He said it
> >would be better to have two hoses of at least a 3" diameter (though 4"
> >would be better) to the air cleaner. He pointed me to Scott Miller's
> >homepage (http://membes.tripod.com/~racetruck). Scott put an air inlet on
> >the left side of the grill to match the one on the right and mated it to
> >the air cleaner. Sean also clued me in to a device called the Ram Air
> >Box. This is a twin snorkel device designed to fit around a K&N (or
> >clone) FIPK using the K&N top and base with the free flowing air filter
> >element inside. You can get their catalog by e-mail: ramairbx@wchat.on.ca
> >I have been trying to obtain one of these things for over a month now
> >through my local speed shop, but since Super Shops went belly up, he's
> >been kinda swamped. He also tells me that he has a similar device by
> >someone else. I'm going to look at it Saturday.
> >Take a look at Scott's page. It's not hard to do what you are thinking.
> >
> >Richard Pyburn
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >_____________________________________________________________________
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> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:51:04 EST
> From: CSmith816 <CSmith816@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: Light Clunk
>
> There is a TSB for Durango. They change the steering column intermediate
> shaft to fix. They haven't cut the redesign into production
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:57:17 -0500
> From: Rader <rlr@bbt.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: another open element question
>
> Nicholas McKinney wrote:
>
> > I agree completely with Ron.
>
> Well, there's something you don't see every day. ;) Thanks.
>
> > Crankcase blowby is fully 1/3 of the engine's nasty emissions and is the
> > easiest to clean. It wastes no power and uses little money ($2 for a
> > valve?) to operate.
>
> Another good point is that PCV systems are GOOD for your engine, by
> making your oil last a lot longer than it would otherwise. I don't like
> extra tubing any more than anybody else does, but don't mind the PCV
> system one little bit.
>
> Ron
>
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