01/14/25 10:41 PM
Really? Why do you say that? I thought the Dodge truck V-10 was not that great? Other than bad gas mileage they don't have any real problems.
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01/14/25 10:35 PM
Very sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family.
Doug
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01/14/25 10:28 PM
Is the OP asking about the inner fender which is part of the unibody structure or the inserts that are in and behind the wheel? I’m thinking here referring about the inserts. You mean splash shields? The shields that keep debris out between the fender and door? Yes just couldn’t remember the proper nomenclature for them.
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01/14/25 10:21 PM
Funny. I have a similar ODD water freezing situation. We moved to a house on an island (take a ferry home every night) here in MI. The island is on the river between Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. It's been COLD here. The river froze which is great because the ferry can't run consistantly unless they can break a path in the ice that remains open. Ferry will stop running and people cant get on or off the island if chunks of ice are flowing. Had to stay at a motel a couple days. Old timers said its been down 5 days at a time in the 90's. So the river had frozen solid (ice fishers everywhere) but even though its been COLD it thawed a little 2 days ago and yesterday and overnight THERES NO ICE!? It's in the 20's!!!! Wierd. I can't explain other than all the septics on the island are flowing into the river and melting the ice  Think about the volume of water flowing through that river from THREE Great Lakes. Even though the surface is frozen, there's still a lot of water flowing down deep. It doesn't take much of a thaw, combined with the force moving that water to break up the ice. But temps have been the same and colder the past few days/week. The ice was inches (4") thick and heaved up as the ice flows finally merged and formed a jagged solid surface. Then within 2 day flowing water and no ice. Just checked the NOAH station 1/2 mile up the river. 16.5F air and 33.6F water temps.
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01/14/25 10:21 PM
The factory disc route used to be the best way to go. I used to sell C body knuckles but sales were super slow so eventually I gave up on the C body crowd.
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01/14/25 10:18 PM
What was supposed to happen, and what actually happened, can be 2 different things, plus it's been over 50 years...
Could be a procedural or production-speed change
Could be an assembly error
Could be a "lunchbox" deal, where someone somewhere stole the part(s)
Could be the customer decided they didn't want billboards
Could be the dealer just blew off the customer
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01/14/25 10:04 PM
They are steel and not bushed. Steel on steel is just asking for trouble. The old Isky and Crane "nodular iron" are about as risky as I'd ever get. I think if you're determined to use them I'd want good oiling AND definately a "hard chromed" shaft.
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01/14/25 09:49 PM
Done all that. New hoses not NOS. Bled it so much I own stock in dot 5 brake fluid. I’ve thought about a pressure bleeder but all I’ve done is have a friend pump and hold method. It has never failed. My AAR does not bottom out. It stops like you hit a wall. Booster works fine three different MC. Rebuilt combo and metering valve, etc., etc.
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01/14/25 09:37 PM
ECS buys the glass from AMD then etches it.
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01/14/25 09:24 PM
Better pic,...I hope.
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01/14/25 08:33 PM
I don't think it's my fob. Maybe the ignition module?
My truck is going in tomorrow for my 5 year inspection for the lifetime warranty.
I'm not mentioning it, guess I'll see if they say anything. Wish it was covered with the lifetime powertrain warranty.
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01/14/25 08:25 PM
I'm thinking the soft brass gear is sacrificial in the high RPM, high valve spring pressure, drag race world, maybe not :work I have had some brass gears wear and some that didn't, me thinks AndyF is correct on his thinking on stock Mopar blocks variance on finish machine   
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01/14/25 08:23 PM
$20,000.00 spent on EFI, A/C, brakes, suspension, and Horsepower upgrades only to waste it all by connecting to a no Overdrive, 3 speed, power-sucking Turd from the Stone Age.
Suppose at that price, the only driving it will ever see will be going from the car-hauler to the Garage,
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01/14/25 07:40 PM
I don't quite understand how these fires are spreading in these neighborhoods. I see pictures and videos of houses that have burnt, but all of the trees in the yards still have their leaves on them. I don't get it? Do these houses have very dry, flammable roofs or something? lack of land/forrestry and home management, Kali-fornia has no interest in it, as it might impede on sea dragons, turtles, tree frogs or purple haired fruits and nuts, research why this home survived the Hawaiian wind/power line fueled fires a few years ago I'm lazy this morning, what is the Cliff's Notes explanation for this home surviving? "A house in Lahaina, Maui, survived the wildfires largely due to recent renovations that included installing a commercial-grade metal roof and surrounding the base of the house with river stones, which likely prevented embers from igniting nearby vegetation, effectively creating a "defensible space" around the structure; this home is often referred to as the "miracle house" by locals. "
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01/14/25 07:35 PM
Forget about the Getrag
Options are the nv4500 that was factory (hydraulic clutch only I think)
or the tremec nv4050. Brand new drop in for nv4500.
5th gear nut seems to be just a diesel thing because of the harmonics/torque
For chevy stuff, I was under the impression it was not worth it change things
You kind of answered your own questions in your post
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01/14/25 07:29 PM
ohn G. Kraman September 29, 1956 — January 12, 2025 Rockford John Kraman, 68, of Rockford passed away on January 12, 2025, at home after a brief illness. John’s illustrious career path began in auto mechanics, morphed into car sales for Anderson Nissan Mazda, then transitioned to airplane sales for Courtesy Aircraft where he was employed while he was raising his family. His knowledge, focus, ambition and magical timing intersected when he landed a gig with Mecum Auctions and worked his way up to on -air commentator and analyst. This opportunity created the perfect path for him to live his dream. Cars, motorcycles and travel! He is fondly referred to in the car and motorcycle world as The Professor, or J.K. He was a walking, talking encyclopedia when it came to all things related to classic cars. Even as a small child, he knew the year, make and model of every car on the road. In addition to his love for family, cars and motorcycles, he was also an accomplished, self-taught guitarist and was the frontman for local bands like The Fury, Angles of Attack and Redline 7000. Classic rock. Classic cars. John had natural talent and a zest for life. From racing stock cars in his teens, fronting classic rock bands in his 20’ and 30’s, obtaining his pilot’s license and eventually joining the Mecum Auctions family in 2006, he was enthusiastic, and his enthusiasm was contagious. Everyone in his orbit felt his energy and passion and his laugh was infectious. John leaves behind his loving wife Christine Kraman and he is also survived by his 3 children, Michael Kraman , Nicole Cabrera, Valerie (Eric) Brigham. His sisters Gloria Beech, Lori Weisman and Toni Doran. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Chelsea , Alex, Madeline, Sarah, and David Kraman as well as his youngest granddaughter Ava Brigham. John is predeceased by his father Sherman Kraman, mother Virginia “Jinks” Doran, sister Mary Pearson and son Shaun (Laura) Kraman. A Celebration of Life for John will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. To send online condolences and share memories, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John G. Kraman, please visit our flower store.
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01/14/25 06:38 PM
I just left the employ of a GM dealership.
For every GM person who will be helpful, responsive, and know what they are talking about when there is an issue, there are 4 or 5 who won't.
And every time I go to work at a dealership, I think, "They can't be as bad as the last people", and they end up being worse.
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01/14/25 04:20 PM
You might try Matt Hensley in the Knoxville, Tn area...(865)947-0426
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01/14/25 03:55 PM
I looked the car over at Mecum, that was a great buy! 
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01/14/25 03:53 PM
I think they will have better 'retaining power' than the typical nutzerts, but potentially less 'counter-rotating' power - meaning they might spin if over-cranked etc., so I am planning to tack weld the sides of every one of them for good measure. The tool I have is just the typical nutzert tool, which I had to modify the chuck to let it thread deeper into the longer rivet nuts for more thread capture ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/xFMCVGY.jpg)
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01/14/25 03:43 PM
So take it apart as if changing battery and look at the rubber assembly with the push buttons. There are thin concave disk that are glued in place under each button. They activate the circuits on the pcb when button pressed down. I have a 2012, that the glue broke free and the disk slide into different spot causing erratic operation of the fob. Including popping trunk and killing battery, even multi cycling as if trying remote start when key fob in range. You need a good 3M rubber cement to glue them back in place. Fixed my fob. I believe those discs are held in with dielectric grease. It happens to my key fob all the time and I had to add a little more each time. So you glued the disc to the rubber pad push pad?
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01/14/25 03:30 PM
I can tell you with 100% confidence you can put the entire 6.4 SRT8 rotating assembly high compression pistons and all in a truck block in a truck and it will run great. I just did this about a month ago and it runs great even with the truck 6.4 cam but I would plan on premium fuel, he had occasional 1 or 2 degrees retard due to spark knock but his truck also had 2 year old 87 octane in it when I put the engine in. If you are running the SRT8 crank you may need to remove the TQ converter centering ring depending on what trans you have and what trans it had. Runnng the truck crank, this is great news. He did end up buying a brand new set of hellcat rods and pistons off marketplace for 500 bucks, so with the 9.5:1 compression, should run good. We both only run 91 or higher in the hemi stuff. You can't run hellcat pistons and a 6.4 crank. As for compression the new hemi EASILY handles 11 to 1 or more on 91 octane. Hellkitty pistons are 1.275(ish) pin Height and SRT/Truck are 1.21(ish) pin,
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