Rattle in back end - 2001 Dakota

From : jmc

Q: he would be dam lucky if it weighted 15000 lbs. properly closer to 20000 lb mark loaded if not more. on mon 02 may 2005 073356 gmt rm rm@blah.blah wrote i acquired girlfriend bought a 32 stinger/twin 454s on a triple axle trailer. dealer said my 1/2 ton 5.9l 4x4 autotrans/gas would pull it for occasional weekend trips. now the trick part i have replaced the axles with units pulled from a 1 ton diesel so i have heavier components and brakes. also running 36 tires with 410 gears. tranny went out at 52000 and was rebuilt and beefed up somewhat. i also added a tranny cooler in the process. truck came with the towing package from the dealer. trailer has hydraulic inertial brakes so it supposedly stops well on its own. should i expect any problems any tips on towing safely top speed leave out of od etc i wont be going more than 30 miles or so to drop in water. big missing item of info... how much does the boat/trailer/gear combo weigh my guess would be around 15000 ... probably too much weight for a half ton. fred .

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From : edtheward

your readings are normal. if you are installing a fuel pressure guage i recommend an isolator so fuel does not enter the passenger compartment. they are inexpensive and easy to install . their use eliminates a significant fire hazard. steve i put the egt gauge in this weekend and took a trip to see mom about 50 miles away. readings were in the 600 degree range and jumped up to the 900-1000 range when i jumped on it to get on the freeway or jumping from 60-80 mph. after i settled in on a speed the temps dropped back to around 600 if i was around 70mph or 650-700 at 80mph. after getting high temps 1100 was the highest for a few seconds and then letting off the fuel to keep a steady speed the temps dropped to 600 within seconds. sitting with a warmed up engine at the traffic light the temp is around 300. since this is my first egt experience is this normal its an 03 ho with a 6sp. -- fmb only one b in fmb thanks steve i have the gauge isolater and am now awaiting a special banjo bolt. -- fmb only one b in fmb .