1986 Dodge W150 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I'm not betting anything on Dodge wiring, but the two should not be connected. The headlight switch should get a direct 12v from the battery through the fuse box. If you have 12v at the switch but no lights, I'd say change the switch.

i have a '86 dodge ram w/318 - got it for free , only running on 4 out of 8. rebuilt carb (holley 2280 2 barrel ) still has no power but sounds like it's hitting on all 8. found on web a "power heat valve"between the passenger side exhaust manifold and the down pipe. it's in the haynes manual page 4a-22 illustration16.1 - i can't imagine what it should do when it's working (why choke off half your exhaust-ever) but i am going to check that out.have to get by a lot of rust first. good luck!

does anyone know where the plug plugs in at that goes from under shifter linkage on trans to unknown sourse

I do not know about that,but make sure the large wire on the alternator is going to the positive cable on the battery.

Yes you have to remove the entire hub assembly. You will need a special socket to remove the nut that holds the bearings in place. Then, once everything is out of the hub all you have to do is pound the studs out and then the hub and rotor should come apart. If not carefully tap on the rotor to break it apart from the hub they often like to stick together. I recommend repacking your wheel bearings with fresh grease while you have the whole hub apart. Also when putting everything back together you will need to purchase new grease seals. These are available at Napa for a decent price.

look at the ammeter in the dash,everything runs thru it and they burn up.

Yes, Check to see if someone tryed to hook up a trailer plug in the rear...soundes like two wires are crossed together....This will be a start for you...

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the heater core partilly clog or almost cloged

set it at 8 degrees

Check the timing with a timing lite or machine. You may need to change the timing change Try using hotter plugs.

i have a 83 dodge w150 it has 14 in of lift on 39.5 super swampers and im goin threw wheel bearings every 3 weeks any solutions ? thanks

You need a matching manifold or an adapter. Most any auto parts house will have one.

If your going to go to all the trouble to replace your water pump, I'd suggest you buy a Hayne's manual for your car.
It'll cost you about 25$, but it has all the things you will ever need to fix your car including serpentine belt diagrams, and the related mounting hardware.
In lieu of that, I'd call a Dodge dealer and ask what they would recommend.
I gotta' admit, I'm always surprised that more of that kind of information isn't accessible online.

Check out faxonautoliterature. They carry genuine dealer service manuals and they list one for your truck. It will have wiring diagrams in it. I have used them before and found their service to be excellent. Hope this helps.

unbolt your rear drive shaft and c if it moves if it dont folow till u fing the non moveing part. be careful when the rear shaft is out put the truck in neutral then shut it off then put it n park cause if u dont you'll grind gears

that used spindle you bought is most certainly bent. it only takes a little bit. sometimes hard to tell

The only thing that comes out of the exhaust with a wire coming from it, is the oxygen senser. It is right behind the manafold.

had similar problem with my 86 w-150. it would run great when i started it but as it warmed up it would slow down and stall. when truck overheated it warped the cylinders. had to rebuild engine, bore block, replace pistons and rings. hope this is not the case with yours but it really sounds similar

Well, get fuel filter replaced and pump tested, that should have been one of your starting points.