Hey all...I have an issue that came up today...not sure when the symptoms started. Simply put, battery died out because alternator wasn't charging it, so it seems. I happen to be in the same parking lot as an autozone when my check gauges warning light came on and the gauge showing charging was all the way to the left. Had Autozone check battery, said it was good but needed charging, so I started truck and they said it wasn't getting any volts so we assumed alternator. Bought Alt and drove back to office where the battery totally ran out. Installed new alternator and had a fellow member come by and give it a jump. Started but the gauge didn't go all the way to middle and when I removed jumper cables the gauge went to the left again and drain out. Is there a voltage regulator on our trucks? thanks in advance fellas..
I have a problem
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I think the model years are 03 thru 08. I got mine off of ebay saying it was a 2005. Try to get one with hoses. Even if the hoses don't fit you will have the end fitting that can be reused.
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That's what you want a complete unit.
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normal hand tools can remove it right? no special hose releases?
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Just hand tools. That bottom hose is low pressure return to the reservoir. You will need a tee to connect the hydroboost overflow hose.
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cool thanks...this will be a mod I want to do...thanks for suggesting it earlier Greg!!!
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IMO it is one of the better mods.
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I think I'm gonna kick myself.... I think I realized what the problem is. Remember I said earlier that my belt seemed to move slower? I realized tonight that I could move the whole belt assy, with the motor not running....in a nutshell..I think the crank pulley has worked its way out and loose enough to spin by hand...that would explain the alt not charging and power steering not working...DUH!!!!!!
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disregard what I say in vid, I believe it loosened...so I'll get a new crank bolt and retighten....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6DmNqtjK7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6DmNqtjK7c
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dang...after I order new pump and vregulator...
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That potentially could be a serious problem if the crank is damaged...
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ati-918008
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ati-918008
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that is not good. tightening the bolt is not going to be the only issue here. the balancer is a press fit. ssdly you are going to need to remove that balancer and see if it or the crank took the damage. one of them is messed up for sure. a new balancer may be all thats needed if your lucky otherwise you may need to turn the crank snout ans
d repair sleeve it. dont rely on the bolt to hold that thing in place
d repair sleeve it. dont rely on the bolt to hold that thing in place
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i'm not sure yet...as soon as I saw it moving I gave up for the evening...this is a weekend project...might be time to replace the crank pulley anyways...it feels like I've had that forever...
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bolt still in...
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Often aftermarket dampers are honed to make installation easier. This can be overdone of course. I have only heard of supercharge engines having this issue. Lets hope it t's the damper that is damaged.
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An after thought, the stroker crank often has keyway(s) as does aftermarket dampers.
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ati damper 918435 is for the 03-08 ram. 4% od 8rib..
Here it is at Arrington, a better price no doubt can be found.
ATI Super Damper Harmonic Damper for 5.7L HEMI Dodge Ram - shopHEMI.com
Here it is at Arrington, a better price no doubt can be found.
ATI Super Damper Harmonic Damper for 5.7L HEMI Dodge Ram - shopHEMI.com
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thanks for the offer man...I still have my stock one as well. No hurry to get it back on the road so I may wait and get the ATI damper
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