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New to me anyway. I've been driving a '01 Dakota QC since 2000. Nice truck, but time for it to go for a variety of reasons. Bought a '07 Ram 2500 QC with the CTD, auto, and 4x4. What a nice truck this is. Lots of torque. My only experiance with diesel has been military vehicles, and rental trucks. So I don't know a whole lot about them. I have no plans to mod this truck. Performance wise it's fine just the way it is. I'll add some comfort items, and maybe some appearance items. No lift kits, CAI, tuners, or exhaust mods. I'll consider some longevity items, like a sector shaft support. Otherwise, nothing planned. The name of the game is longevity and reliability, not performance. I have a car for that. I do have one question. What is the optimum operating temp for this diesel, 190-200*? -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2007 Ram 2500 QC CTD/Auto/4x4 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support for one? Steve > New to me anyway. I've been driving a '01 Dakota QC since 2000. Nice > truck, but time for it to go for a variety of reasons. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > 2007 Ram 2500 QC CTD/Auto/4x4 > 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. > About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes > awhile to reach that > temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, > let alone a support > for one? Steve That's about what I thought. It really does take a long time to heat up in the winter. Even after letting it idle tonight for 10 minutes, it took quite a while to heat up. Much longer than my 5.9 gas engine. And it was only about 20* out. I installed the Dodge winter cover, too. The sector shaft is through the middle of the steering box. The pitman arm is connected to it. Apparently due to weight and strain, that shaft can wear out rather quickly and cause poor steering response. http://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58674 -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2007 Ram 2500 CTD/Auto/4x4 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > quite a while to heat up. Much longer than my 5.9 gas engine. And it was > only about 20* out. I installed the Dodge winter cover, too. Letting a Cummins idle isn't really the best thing for it. The cooling system is real efficent, so it will warm a bit then cool. You'd be better off starting it and driving easy for about 15 minutes imo. Or plug it in. >>> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >>> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > system is real efficent, so it will warm a bit then cool. You'd be better > off starting it and driving easy for about 15 minutes imo. Or plug it in. I start mine up daily and let it warm up before I get in it. My manual says nothing about letting it warm up. Where I live is four miles from the freeway. Am I supposed to drive around for fifteen minutes before I get on the freeway? What's the difference between letting it warm it up in the driveway and driving it slow for fifteen minutes? Steve >>>> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >>>> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > the freeway. Am I supposed to drive around for fifteen minutes before I > get on the freeway? Nope, in your case, start it up and stand on it. Let us know how that works for you. >>>>> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >>>>> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Nope, in your case, start it up and stand on it. Let us know how that > works for you. If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it off. I'll do whatever I want with it. But I'm afraid that with your control freak issues, it will not be okay. In that case, just cope. You're an adult. BTW, page 254 of the owner's manual sez: If temperatures are below 32 F, operate the engine at moderate speeds for five minutes before full loads are applied. Re: lower temps, on the same page, it sez: Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatures below 0 F. There is information on manifold air preheating, engine block heaters, etc, also. You DO have an owner's manual, don't you? No, you only WANT to own a Dodge truck some day? ................ sigh ....................... As to the OPs question, and others who have contributed, the best thing to do is read your manual until you understand it. Particularly the WAIT TO START light, if your truck is so equipped. Steve Steve >>>>>> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >>>>>> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it off. Is that supposed to impress anybody here? I told you to to run along before you embarrassed yourself. Ya should have listened. Folks gotta be smilin' now. > I'll do whatever I want with it. But I'm afraid that with your control > freak issues, it will not be okay. In that case, just cope. You're an > adult. You asked a question I answered YOU expilcitly. Now your unhappy. Next time don't ask. > BTW, page 254 of the owner's manual sez: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > No, you only WANT to own a Dodge truck some day? .. Yup, ya got me sherlock, I never owned a Dodge truck and have no knowledge of diesels. > sigh ....................... > > As to the OPs question, and others who have contributed, the best thing to > do is read your manual until you understand it. Particularly the WAIT TO > START light, if your truck is so equipped. What Dodge diesel truck made in the last 14 years dosent' have a wait to start light? >> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it off. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > What Dodge diesel truck made in the last 14 years dosent' have a wait to > start light? My '06 has one, but it only comes on in cold weather. The weather where I live does not activate it, so I have never seen it. So, it does, but it doesn't. I'm sorry if I embarrassed anyone by paying cash for my truck. The sales lady was sure happy. Steve >>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it off. >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > doesn't. I'm sorry if I embarrassed anyone by paying cash for my truck. > The sales lady was sure happy. The only one that should be embarrassed is you. But you don't get it, but you will. >>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it >>>> off. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > The only one that should be embarrassed is you. But you don't get it, but > you will. You gonna stalk me, or what? >>>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it >>>>> off. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > You gonna stalk me, or what? Nah, I'll just point out when you've been a a.shole. So far that's been frequent. >>>>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it >>>>>> off. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Nah, I'll just point out when you've been a a.shole. So far that's been > frequent. I'm glad you finally have a purpose in life, Roy. But I won't make it easy for you. In a few hours, I will be leaving for La'wai Kauai, Hawaii. I'll be gone for ten days. In the meantime, do not forget your mission, and gather as much information as you can. BTW, we'll be driving the Dodge, and I'll report on the mileage. ;-) Steve >>>>>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it >>>>>>> off. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > I'm glad you finally have a purpose in life, Roy. But I won't make it > easy for you. You make it easy every time you post. > In a few hours, I will be leaving for La'wai Kauai, Hawaii. I'll be gone > for ten days. Now I don't have to feel like a proctologist. > In the meantime, do not forget your mission, and gather as much > information as you can. Information?? About you? Nah, know all I have to. > BTW, we'll be driving the Dodge, and I'll report on the mileage. ;-) To Hawaii? That will be interesting. >>>>>>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove it >>>>>>>> off. [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > To Hawaii? That will be interesting. Hey, look, everyone! I got another bite! You make it too easy, Roy. Bwahahaha Steve, who is really leaving now to DRIVE to the airport in Las Vegas, although he knows a shortcut to La'wai. >>>>>>>>> If it's okay with you, I wrote a check for my truck, and I drove >>>>>>>>> it off. [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > Steve, who is really leaving now to DRIVE to the airport in Las Vegas, > although he knows a shortcut to La'wai. No pal, you continue to play. When I'm done with you I'll put you back on the shelf. >>>> BTW, we'll be driving the Dodge, and I'll report on the mileage. ;-) >>> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> >> You make it too easy, Roy. Well, the mileage on the DODGE was 17.2 The mileage on the 757 was 2.56 gallons per mile. 188 passengers and a full crew, so some math head will have to figure the mpg per person. Kauai, Hawaii. Saw all of it, every beach, every main section of road, and most waterfalls. A highly suggested trip, sharply contrasting from the Las Vegas carnival atmosphere of the larger islands. I'd move there is a heartbeat, and could still keep in touch with Roy. Steve >> About 190 to 210. You will notice that it takes awhile to reach that >> temp. in cold weather. What is a sector shaft, let alone a support [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > 2007 Ram 2500 CTD/Auto/4x4 > 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. I see big trucks all the time that have a canvas screen in front of their radiators, and it's only like a quarter open. We drove last night down from a town 30 miles from us. Nearly a white out on the freeway. Slow going on a bad stretch of road. When I got home, I had icicles on my front grill, and the temp gauge was one needle width under the 190. Steve > I see big trucks all the time that have a canvas > screen in front of > their radiators, and it's only like a quarter > open. Dodge sells a radiator cover. From what I read, it's the best around. I paid $135 for it at the dealer. It took me about 15 minutes to install. And that includes opening the box and reading the instructions. It has flaps to open and close depending on the weather. Driving down the highway last night I had only two flaps open. Engine temp was just a little below 200*; right where it is supposed to be. -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2007 Ram 2500 CTD/Auto/4x4 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. |
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