Recent content by frank-id

When a auto heater has not been used for a long while, the temp control will get stuck in the closed position. Start your truck and drive till the temp gage indicates the engine is warm. Get out of the truck and open the hood. Find the 2 hoses that connect to the heater. One hose maybe hot...

First determine the axle ratio.. Raise one side of rear wheel. Mark drive line near the rear yoke with a 4-5 inch horizontal line. Release park brake and place shifter in neutral. Make mark on wheel pointing at the earth. Slowly turn wheel a single revolution while counting the drive line...

My truck is a great vehicle. It is great to drive, good looking and works hard. My truck will not go faster than 88 miles per hour. Dealer said top speed dictated by ECM set by factory. Any info or advice?? Frank

Me thinks the new trans will need the wiring sensors from a 5 speed car/truck. Lack of a neutral safety switch connection may prevent the starter from spinning. Even the ECM may need to be used from the 5 speed donor. The auto trans also had a safety switch. Having the correct wiring factory...

Electrical problem The number one cause of no engine start is poor battery connections. The number one reason for alternator failure is poor battery connections. The cables must be removed from battery posts then cleaned with special cleaning tools for battery posts. Big rig trucks coat the...

Engine will not run First check for any codes. My long distant guesses are air idle sensor or crank position sensor or there is a vacuum leak in the intake manifold parts. Changing the gaskets is time consuming and about $15 in gaskets. All the vacuum hoses and connections can be quickly...