Truck Rebuild Process

[oldestof11]

I will update as I go along. So much has happened since the accident that now it is time to do some stuff and get it back to its former glory No sense putting a oily engine into a truck that has hardly any rust

Ok, I pulled the engine last Thursday. Pulled something in my back and left it until yesterday. Yesterday I took off the serpentine belt, alternator, all the wiring, any hoses not needed while degreasing, and commenced degreasing. I used 1.25 cans of aerosol Engine Degreaser. After I used it up I took a hose to it and got most of the grease off. Oh shoot! Not enough! I thought I would have to run back to my parts store and get some more. So as I was looking at the front of the engine, I thought, KDP. Better do it while it is out. I couldn't find a way to get the fan off. So after messing with it for about a hour, I called it quits. I go in and shower and get on DTR. I find out there are 4 bolts that hold the fan up. Didn't see those. Then I went to bed, got up went to work, and started this afternoon.

After reading everything on here about the KDP, I went to O'Reilly's to get some gaskets, lok-tight, and a 10mm wrench that I couldn't find. So on order from O'Reillys are oil pan gasket and front main seal kit. They are great guys there! I went to buy a tube of lok-tight and he said hold on there. I have one that I opened up this afternoon and only used a bit. I got nearly a full tube of red lok-tight for $8 vs the $14 for a new tube! The kit was about $30. Will be in tomorrow. So I get home, take off the fan, degreased using the jug of purple power I had that I forgot about, wrestle the 15mm bolts on the vibration damper, and get the case off. Now where is it... Whew! It is still about 1/2" deep in the hole. Make a coat hanger tab, add lok-tight and viola! Now I will wait until the weekend to get the seals and gasket. Until then I need to pull the tranny and transfer case.

I can't wait until the new truck gets here! Gonna do some sprucing up to the engine (new paint and seals) tranny and transfer case.

This saturday I will hopefully pick up the truck.

Jon

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Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab
New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1
31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

[Headhunter]

sounds to me like you've been busy!

good to hear that things are going well!

so what all are you doing, refresh our memories! are you taking what you need to salvage outta the wrecked truck and putting it in the new one? I think that sounds right anyways!

keep us posted! if ya need anything... let us know... and I'll try to get a hold of those up there closer! my being 4+ hours away doesnt' help much!... but I can be good moral support!

OH and I can help ya drink a few too!

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2000 Ram 3500 6x4x2 dually, Hand shaker, 5 inch Bullhaulers (homemade KIT) , ISSPRO Guages, Flip up tow-mirrors, Air Dog, Smarty
2007.5 Ram 3500 6X4X4 DUALLY, 68RFE, Laramie H Pack, Line-X, Luverne Running boards, Front & rear Sunglasses! 6.7L of fun! Sunroof, Auto pilot

[oldestof11]

Drink all the water you want, Head All I drink really is water! I do not drink liquor for a number of reasons:
1. 19
2. Parents will kill me and my free stay at home would end
3. Cause God says not to get drunk. So I stay away from it so I will not be tempted.

Also, your thinking is right. I am taking what is needed outta the old truck and slapping it into the new truck. I figured, why put a oily, dirty engine into a truck that is pristine. Best do it now while I have it out.

Jon

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Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab
New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1
31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

[Headhunter]

why does everyone always just to conclusions and assume that drink'n a few always refers to alcoholic beverages?

aight I'll admit guilt this time! DANG IT!

Sounds like you are on the right track and well on your way to a prestine truck!

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Illinois Cummins Crew President Illinois Chapter Forum
2000 Ram 3500 6x4x2 dually, Hand shaker, 5 inch Bullhaulers (homemade KIT) , ISSPRO Guages, Flip up tow-mirrors, Air Dog, Smarty
2007.5 Ram 3500 6X4X4 DUALLY, 68RFE, Laramie H Pack, Line-X, Luverne Running boards, Front & rear Sunglasses! 6.7L of fun! Sunroof, Auto pilot

[oldestof11]

Ok. I just did some more today. I have painted approximately 2/3 of it. Sorry but the paint colors are to remain, um, undercover I will either post them when it is done OR I will let the guys who come to SOP #4 see it first and get their reactions. Lets just say, it is different which I am and do like.

While I was at it, I did the oil pan gasket. I thought I got all the bolts but didn't realize that there were 4 more hidden between the tranny mount and the deep end of the pan, what ever that back plate is called.

Tomorrow, I will hopefully get the front main seal done, timing cover painted, and the tranny and transfer case done.

I did not get the truck this weekend due to title issues. Since the truck came form Wyoming, and the current owner never transfered it to his name, he sent it back to get it renoterized (sp?). Well the previous owner got busy and didn't get to the courthouse as of Friday. So hopefully he will get it done next weekend and have the title priority mailed. Just make the wait for the truck a little sweeter. I just can't wait for it. I feel like a kid at Christmas time

Jon

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Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab
New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1
31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up