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⛵️ Our new work truck is a $1 Dodge RAM 1500 Ep. 635
29. juni 2025 · 21 min · 97K visninger · Florida
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A 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 with a 5.2 V8 engine serves as a project work truck for the owners of a 44-foot catamaran.0:47 To prepare the vehicle for a 900-mile trip to North Carolina, the crew replaces the fuel pump assembly by unbolting and lifting the truck bed, a process that provides easy access to the fuel tank.2:07 A professional mechanic repairs the air conditioning system and replaces four feet of brake line, though the truck subsequently develops an exhaust leak requiring new headers.6:20 The interior restoration includes removing the dashboard, headliner, and seats, followed by the installation of sound-deadening material and new carpet.12:45 Despite persistent fuel pressure concerns and steering play, the truck remains functional for local use.18:12 The project demonstrates that older domestic trucks offer affordable parts and accessible mechanical layouts for DIY repairs.
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