I have a 97 dodge 1500 v8, single cab. Its over heating, I looked at the oil and it has a greenish tent to it...Any one think it might just be a head gasket?

Replace the headlight switch, it's not uncommon for the switch to go bad and still operate 1 or 2 other items.

it can be a few things . you have two check for trouble codes

no, i dont think with the year difference it will fit

You can use any kind of antifreeze, 50/50 mixture. Here is a good article:

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/aa052601a.htm

it could be thermostat or it could be a blown head or valve gasket does your oil look like coffee with cream?

i believe it is on one of the transmission cooler lines.

according to the owners amnual the max towing weight for a 1999 ram 1500 quad cab wit automatic transmission is 7600 lb.
with either 5.2 or 5.9 v8. for a reg cab it is 8000 lb.

to do this job correctly you will need to uso a igntion and computer from a 318 truck . the v6 used a coil pac and the v8 uses a single coil this would be the best way to go and will save you a lot of problems later

The order should be stamped on your intake manifold right under the air cleaner.
My '97 1500, 5.2, 318 firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Hope this helps

Could be a fuel injector drizzling fuel instead of spraying a finely atomized mist.A fine mist will burn thoroughly,while a drizzle of fuel will not,and whatever fuel is left will go on down past the rings to a certain extent.Also have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes,and address any codes.Change the oil and filter before any damage is done.