fuse location for power outlet?
From : trent
Q: i replaced the lighter fuse with ease as it is located on the side of the dash. i pulled every fuse out and could not find another blown fuse. the fuse for the accessory outlet is located in the power distribution center which is the black plastic box under the hood next to the battery. its in position l a 20a standard-size as opposed to the mini-blades in the cab blade fuse in the corner. .
Replies:
From : Annonymous
popular belief it is not the best choice but many that do not understand octane and engine true requirement hang on to 87 for dear life and then complain about power power and mpg. with the lower compression of the v10 87 octane is not a problem. i ran heck still do 87 in my v10 in all but the hot summer months where i would notice a slight ping on wot acceleration with a mopar pcm which advances the timing. when i switched back to the stock pcm i couldnt get it to ping. so contrary to your belief and its just that - a belief as - with many other things - you have no first-hand experience to offer... just a bunch of pontifications half-truths and down-right rediculous claims 87 octane is not a problem in this engine. get great mpg but 89 octane is 30 cents cheaper than diesel here and well theres your problem - youre in the wrong part of the country. prices recently dropped here yeah... go figure that one but i just filled up with diesel for $2.899 the other day... 89 was $3.099 at the same place. diesel averaged abut 75 cents more a gallon last winter here and i expect the same this winter or higher still. maybe so - but the engine averages twice the fuel economy so unless diesel hits about $5.85 a gallon it will always be cheaper to operate a diesel than a v10. bummer huh .
From : trent
actually i have thought about buying a wrecked low mileage ctd truck and doing the swap i have the tools and ability to do it and i really like the truck other than the towing performance. ive been told the v10 trans will mate to the ctd does anyone know for sure about wiring harness fuel tank and other possible problems. if i did this i would buy a wrecked doner truck to make life much easier. also any advise on what are the better or worse years for the ctd if i sell this for the cummins i dont want to make another mistake. thanks rollin .
From : tom lawrence
on mon 21 aug 2006 012549 gmt fmb fmbb@sbcglobal.net wrote your best bet is to take the truck to the local dodge dealer after you pull out all your personal stuff and ask him to replace it with anything 03 and newer with a cummins 305hp or better. i just got back from a camping trip to hat creek mac and got 20 unloaded and 12 pulling an artic fox 24-5n 5th. stupid idea. very stupid and expensive too and it will never ever pay for itself no matter how long you keep it. a well tuned and feed dodge v10 with proper gears will tow anything a stock cummins will. back in 03 in colorado i ran accross this dodge truck pulling this big 5th wheel through the rockies and he was making the bacon and passing everything even on grades. i caught up to him and passed him at a little over 80 in my burb i has not towing and it was a v10 not a ctd. it was impressive. the way i read fmbs advice he means that the whole truck should be replaced not doing a v10 to diesel conversion on the ops truck. is that the way youre reading it ken .