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How to install a cam in a Dodge Ram?

How to install a cam in a Dodge Ram? Push the cam in and use the cam bolt in the new camshaft to give you leverage. You need to push in, turn, and move the head of the cam around to get the lobes to move over the cam bearings. Be gentle. Have I said that enough yet? There are bearings you don't want to damage and if you have trouble getting it in do NOT get rammy and grab the hammer! How to swap cams for 4th Gen Hemi engine? Discussion in ' 4th Gen DIY ' started by...
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What does a gas pump symbol mean?

What does a gas pump symbol mean? The first symbol is a simple image of gas pump and filler hose in yellow/amber. If an arrow is present, it points to the side of the vehicle used to refill the tank. H2 stands for hydrogen and the symbol will be seen only in vehicles powered by the gas, and only when the fuel level drops. Which color gas pump is regular? This is where things get a little complicated here in the U.S. The color of many gas pumps are just a solid black. From these black-handled gas pumps, you can...
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What is the function of the compressor evaporator condenser and expansion valve?

What is the function of the compressor evaporator condenser and expansion valve? To maintain the difference in pressure between the condenser and the evaporator caused by the compressor, an expansion valve is needed in the cycle. The expansion valve separates the high-pressure part of the system from the low-pressure part. Only a small trickle of refrigerant liquid flows through the valve. Which way does the filter drier go? When the piping arrangement results in excessive stress on refrigerant line, the filter drier should be supported by a suitable bracket. Install with arrow pointing in direction of flow (toward compressor). Reverse...
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Does air intake suck in air?

Does air intake suck in air? Air is not sucked into an internal combustion engine unless it has a Supercharger of some type. Atmospheric pressure is the force that fills a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. When the intake valve is open and the piston is on the down stroke it creates an absences of pressure not a vaccum. What does a breathing hoes do by air intake? What does a breather hose do? Your breather hose aids a car or truck to obtain the proper level of oxygen into the engine's combustion chamber for effective fuel combustion. A...
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What causes a bad transfer case output shaft?

What causes a bad transfer case output shaft? When the output shaft seal breaks or wears out, it also can cause noises to appear from under the vehicle. In many cases, these noises are caused by the reduction of lubricants inside the transfer case or metal-to-metal grinding. What happens when the transfer case goes bad? The physical part of the vehicle that activates this action is the transfer case, which has an output shaft that delivers power to the drive axle. From time to time, the seals that connect these components together can dry up, wear out, or break. Why...
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Do you need 6.7 Cummins injectors for a diesel engine?

Do you need 6.7 Cummins injectors for a diesel engine? We carry the 6.7 Cummins injectors you need to build the perfect diesel engine. Aftermarket injectors can improve the performance of your engine in several ways, such as by increasing horsepower and MPG. How to set fault code on Dodge 6.7L injector? Using a diagnostic scan tool, select ECU View > PCM > MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS. 3. Select Injector Quantity Adjustments and click Start. 4. Choose appropriate cylinder number and click Next. 5. Click on Show Keyboard. NOTE: A fault code will be set if incorrect serialization codes have been entered....
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What to do if your tipm goes out on a Dodge Grand Caravan?

What to do if your tipm goes out on a Dodge Grand Caravan? There is a fuel pump relay bypass cable that is described and sold online that can take care of the problem with the fuel pump, the the other electrical problems that are occurring tell me that I've got to the the TIPM replaced. Apparently the TIPM problems are well-known to Chrysler. Is the fuel pump relay on a 2012 Dodge Caravan? The fuel pump relay on the 2012 Caravans/Town and Country minivans is built in to the TIPM and is not designed to be serviced or repaired....
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What transmission does my 2012 Ram 1500 have?

What transmission does my 2012 Ram 1500 have? automatic transmission The 2012 Ram 1500 is available with three engine options, two transmission options, and two drivetrain configurations. The Ram 1500's base engine is a 3.7-liter 215-hp and 235 lb-ft V-6 bolted to a four-speed automatic transmission. One level up is a 4.7-liter V-8 that produces 310 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. What kind of transmission does a 2014 Ram 1500 have? The big news for the 2014 Ram 1500 is the addition of the new 8-speed automatic transmission option to trucks fitted with the 5.7L Hemi V8. The Hemi...
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When do low voltage lights start to flash?

When do low voltage lights start to flash? They will turn on and the one farthest from the power supply are dimmer than the ones closest (there are 5 12-volt lights in the series and they stretch over about 10 feet all told). Then after about a minute they start to flash, and the period of the flashing gradually increases. Any idea what might be going on here? Question states Low Voltage. Why do my lights flicker when the a / C is on? Lights may flicker/dim some but it shouldn't be a lot. Start by checking your voltage as...
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What happens when you pull out of first gear in a car?

What happens when you pull out of first gear in a car? Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running. It won’t come out of the reverse gear when the car is running. You can push the clutch to the limit but the engine almost halts upon allowing the clutch out. What to do when your car won't shift gears? When the transmission won’t shift gears despite the engine is running, you should immediately have it diagnosed by an...