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1995 B4000 4.0l 4x4 5 spd I need info and wisdom from the experienced: I want to upgrade my 1995 b4000- differentials from 3.23 open to 3.73 l/s. My front axle is a Dana 35. I do not want to buy new. I want to snag used replacements. 1. Do I have to replace the entire axle / housing...

vacuum is steady at idle and at 2000 rpm. the only code I have is 1443 (evaporative system) It seems to have gained some or all of its pep and power back as the learning continues. It is pretty much the same as it was before I tore it down. Although I was expecting a noticeable increase with...

I had not run the heater previously. So I did that and then Bled the air out . It is running at 197-203deg all the time now.

No pinging. I did not remove the water pump. and I have wondered about debris or gunk from lower end limiting circulation. also I have what I think is a bleeder cap on my top heater hose. So now I'm wondering if I have an air lock or air in the system. I may try that next.

It has probably travelled about 50mi. But I think its still learning because although it starts right up and runs smooth, it doesn't seem to have as much power as before the repair. Which is the opposite of what I expected.

Well RonD, I took your advice and pulled the heads. (Getting exhaust manifold bolts out without breaking any was no joke) Besides leaking coolant out of the head gasket above cylinder 4, the valves were leaky, and one of the heads was cracked between intake and exhaust valve. So ended up with...

I have a 95 b4000 4x4 5spd. that I have put a lot of maintenance into through the years. I love it and it has served me well. The engine has between 200k-300k on it; ( the speedo/odo did not work for 19 yrs) Now I need to change head gaskets. I'm a little concerned with this much mileage what...

That all sounds reasonable and explains every symptom. Thank you!!!! So the fix may be to charge the A/C system?

Interesting.... I'll check. Would that block all air from getting through? And what would be the fix?

This one has me totally stumped: All modes of my hvac work great... for about 30 minutes. Blows Cold a/c, or great heat. Vent, floor, and defrost all operate as designed .... for about 30 minutes. AND THEN after about 30 minutes it is as if all intake air is shutoff. During these times, almost...

Just a final note on this chapter of the Tach related issue. I could not find any wiring issue. It is a 95 instrument panel. So I bought a Motormeter 3 3/8" tach that also has a digital temp and oil pressure readout at the bottom. It was a perfect fit in front of the existing tach. Thanks...

When my b4000 was not blowing hot air, I disconnected the heater core and flushed it both ways with the garden hose. A bunch of black crap came out and it has worked fine since then.

Thank you! I have lots of wiring diagrams but none as clear as these for the inst panel. Thank you so much

Thanks I'll check that wiring

The engine was swapped out with a previous owner. Circa 1999-2000.( a ton of stuff was screwed up. Long story, but I have systematically fixed everything but this tach. I do not know what year the engine is. But all wiring. Vacuum, Egr, and any other thing I have looked up has matched using...