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I have a 87 dakota, that I put a 2000 dodge ram 5.9 engine in. The trucks voltage regulator had been replaced several years ago, with a Standard VR125. I am not for sure which alternator I have. Looking online at rockauto, they show 117 or 136 amp. Cant find any numbers on the one I have...

I have a used 670 street advenger carb. On the bottom there are 2 3/8 ports. One is marked for power brake booster, and it goes on the secondary side. The other goes to PVC valve and its on the primary side. Can these be reversed? It would make for a shorter hose if I could. Thanks for...

About a month ago, I put the intake (edelbrock 7577) on my motor. Yesterday, I noticed that some of the intake bolts were not tight... I had tightened them per the FSM for 2000 dodge. With the last torque being 12ft lbs. The only reason I can see it would happen is gasket shrinkage. The bolts...

I assembled my 5.9 magnum with the intake gaskets dry. I used form a gasket on the ends and across the China wall. Should I have used any sealer on the gasket itself or is dry OK? The motor is still on the engine stand...... So now would be better then latter. Fwiw I have the 7577 edelbrock...

Hello to all, First, I want to thank so many of you on this forum for the advise I have been given in my project!! Its not an A body.... its a 87 dakota 4wd 5sp..... But never the less, I have received so much help and information from many of you and this forum. Below are 3 pictures of the...

I have a set of manifolds off of a 2000 ram 5.9. The opening is 2in. The motor is a stock 2000 5.9 other then a carb conversion..... Reading on this site, dual 2.5 in. exhaust seems to be the recommended size. My question is, are most of you converting the 2in to 2.5in at the manifold? If so...

This is on a Dakota, so please bear with me. Currently, I have a 87 V6 3.9 engine, with 2 pusher fans mounted in front of the radiator. (The way Shelby did in 89) My fans are set up, so I have one sensor in the top of the intake manifold, and the second sensor is in a 38mm (1.5 in.) cooling...

In short, how is everyone hooking up the heater hose? I have two, 1/8 pipe thread holes, and one 3/8 hole, but it is under the accessory bracket. I could drill out one of the 1/8 holes and tap for the heater hose, but would like to used it for a fan sensor. The other 1/8 hole would be for the...

So I have been searching and it seems Amazon has the 7577 for $390.95 with free shipping. Is this about the best deal out there? Man, Edelbrock sure is proud of these intakes!!

I have a Dremel model 395. and it quit. I usually use it with small wire brushes.... Was wondering what to replace it with? Would like something decent, but it is occasional use. BTW Im not stuck on the Dremel brand, so if something better is out there..... Im open to that.

I purchased a set of prostar heads for a 2000 5.9 engine. In the picture below, the seal on the right is the ones that came on the heads. The seal to the left, I have from a rebuild kit. Is there any advantage in swapping the ones on the left on the new heads? Also, could you look at the last...

I took my heads apart. (out of a 2000 ram 5.9) cleaned them up and took them to a machinist. He said they are cracked, guides are worn, and seats are shot. Told me I should look at the EQ heads..... I told him they no longer make them.... For now, this is a stock motor, and will probably stay...

I ordered a dist. pickup for my 87 dakota from rockauto. Supposed to be a Standard Motor Products. LX127P Well it came in a box printed regitar usa automotive electronics. With a Standard Motor Products label put over the regitar number. Does anyone know anything about the quality of this...

I am working on a 2000 5.9 engine. So far, I have honed the cyl. replaced the cam brgs, and installed a reman. crank and bearings (turned 10-10) from advanced auto. Now, to my question. I have a set of Enginetech rings. M40018-STD. Using the orig. pistons. The FSM says the gap should...

I wanted to ask, other then oil, or engine assy. lube, what should be used on bolts in re-assembly of a magnum motor? I think, locktite on cam bolts, and gasket sealant on water pump bolts.... Am I missing anything else? Thanks

I have a 2000 5.9 magnum engine, that I have apart. I would like to use one of the chemical dips to clean the pistons. Been looking online and Berryman Chem-Dip seems to be recommmended alot. Are there better ways to do this at home, or is the Berryman's the way to go? Thanks for your advise

Would like to hear what you would recommend for a set of snap ring pliers. I would like to find something not too expensive but not junk either. I will not be using them much.... FWIW the next project I plan, that will need a set of pliers, is removing the front bearing on a NV3500...

Could you tell me if this tool would be satisfactory for replacing the bearings in a 5.9 magnum engine? Universal Engine Camshaft Cam Bearing Installation Insert and Removal Tool Kit | eBay I only will use it once or at most a few times. Thanks

Looking for a Edelbrock 7577 for a magnum motor. Before I purchase new, I wanted to see if anyone has one for sale. Thanks

Will the holley sniper work with a OEM hall effect distributor? Say something like what would have come in a 318 around 1987? Thanks.

Are the fittings for reduced the same as the standard barrier fittings? I know the ferrules are different. Thanks for your help.

Can anyone recommend a simple, hopefully free wiring schematic program? I plan to use a fuse-relay box out of a newer vehicle to add circuits.... IE. 2 fans, headlights, fuel pump, not sure what else at this time. Would like something basically for wiring colors, term. numbers, etc...

I have read a lot about the crosswind mainly being used for V-belt accessories and the Air gap more suited to the serpentine setup. Cant find much on the magnum, M1 dual plane carb intake. Does anyone know how well it works with serpentine accessories including the AC? Thanks for...

OK this may be a dumb question, so go easy on me!! I have a set of crane 1.6 roller rockers. These used to be on a motor I had.... But here is my question. What does it take to use the chevy rockers on a magnum motor? If I can use them in the future, I will keep them.... Otherwise...

Currently, I am working on plans to get a 5.9 magnum in a 87 4wd, 5speed 3.54 geared dakota. I already have converted the trans to the nv3500 , and have installed an electric fuel pump. My next step is to find a 5.9 magnum, convert to a carb setup, (already have a holley 670 carb) and use a hei...

I have been searching for a 5.9 magnum to use in a project. One thing I have noticed, it seems that they are grouped 1993- 2001 and then 2002-2003. What are the differences in these motors? Thanks

I am searching for a 360 magnum for a future project. (87 dakota ) But my question is, can I use a magnum engine out of a truck that came equipped with a automatic transmission? I will be puttting a NV3500 transmission behind it. In searching the internet, I have found 3 answers. 1. It...

I was wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of converting the magnum accessories, (ps, ac, alt. ) to LA style accessories. What I am working on is not a a-body. Its a 87 Dakota. But I ask on this forum because it seems there is a lot of knowledge here that would apply to my swap. So...

Hello, Let me start by saying, this is not an A-body vehicle. What I have is a 87 Dakota with a 3.9 V6 motor. I want to use a 5.9 magnum out of a 99 or so Durango. I plan to keep it stock except for a carb intake, 670 holley carb, and electronic ignition. I want to keep all of the...