84 Dodge truck ignition part question

From : noloco

Q: on tue 3 oct 2006 161859 -0400 chris thompson kf4drr-nospam@alltel.net wrote i have a 1999 dodge dakota with the 5.2 liter v-8 engine.. my windshield washer stopped working although i can hear the pump motor running when i press the operate button but i do not get any washer fluid onto the windshield. i attempted to remove the electrical connector at the base of the reservoir so i can either remove the pump assembly that appears to be sealed into the plastic reservoir assembly with a rubber grommet or i if i have to remove the reservoir completely so i can bench test it. the connector is on a very short lead and i cant see what i have to detent or whatever to get the connector off. i tried pulling the pump assembly out of the reservoir assembly but it doesnt look like it is going to come out very easily. i would appreciate some information on this problem and i thank you for your cooperation. i tried to bring up the usenet search engine on google to check the archives as i am sure there is information regarding the above problems but i couldnt bring it up. . ok first step. you say you hear the motor running so i probably is. this is important and all to easily over looked dont ask me how i know make sure its full. next follow the line up to the firewall there will be a plastic connection like thing in the line at some point take the hose loose at this connection and run the pump you should get water at this point if you dont then the blockage is between here and the pump if you do then its between there and the nosel. the nosels themselves can cake up with crud and stop water flow. so can those pesky little plastic hose connections vacuum ts and straight splices work well for broken items in the washer fluid line. also while your running the pump or someone else is for you look to see if you can see water falling from under a fender indicating a broken line or connector. follow those steps first is what i would do. the likely hood of a clog is pretty good ive seen it more than once. also for a hose pulled loose or broken is there too. my main point is i wouldnt necessarily go straight to pulling the pump i would check the rest of the plumbing for flow and leaks 1st. thanks for your suggestions chris. yes the reservoir is full and i did try to clean out the nozzles with a small pin. i cant take the feed line apart in front of the firewall to check the flow from the pump as there is only about 12 inches of the tubing visible before it enters the firewall. the feed line is in back of the black cowl above the firewall and you would have to remove the wiper arms and then the black cowl to get at the line. i can cut the visible part of the line and check the flow and then i can take connect it back with a straight splice as you suggested. when i have the line apart checking the flow i will also pressure test thefeed line to the nozzles to clear any blockage. .

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From : budd cochran mrd150 preciscom spam net

on tue 3 oct 2006 140914 -0400 roy roy@home.net wrote your idea is sound but will be harder on equipment because of the gearing change. another way to save gas is to buy load range e tires. these tires can be inflated to 80 psi and then you will have less rolling resistance with the same gearing. i believe the 80 pounds is when the truck is loaded to its max. operating at 80 pounds m/t isnt going to put much rubber on the road and the truck will ride hard as hell imo. roy id have to go with that.... when our friend got the tires for us they were 8 ply because we tow the trailer... they said max pressure 65 psi so i ran them at that.. when we took it back in for rotation he freaked and lowered it to 35 front and 40 rear... said to go to 45/55 when towing.. mac https//home.comcast.net/mac.davis https//home.comcast.net/mac.davis/woodstuff.htm .