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[ma3600vz]

new here and to these trucks do not know anything about these trucks. I do have plans for it will be an offroader only use truck. it is a manual 4x4 my step dad just got it for me. since we have to say what year and engine we have to register I just randomly picked them because I do not know the year or the engine at this time. I am planing a lift and drive-train swap down the road

[xboxrox]

Welcome to MR50

You might check the clutch cable soundness, no frays no rust ?
The fuel filter perhaps replace ~ maybe engine oil 'n filter (all filters)
Check all fluids transmission differentials (and that other gizmo)
EDIT:
New Mexico (perhaps seasonal temperature changes?) If so then maybe change the coolant (I use the 50/50 premix it's a no brainer AND if the radiator core slots look plugged then do a good flush too)

[SubGothius]

Good place to start is with all the advice members have offered here:

http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/showthread.php/3278-To-the-New-owner-here-you-can-find-what-people-recommend-you-do-first-and-do-it-ASAP

[ma3600vz]

thanks for the replies I will check those out my main interests right now are learning about the front and rear diffs, the t-case, and the transmission I do not know if this info is right or not but I think my truck is at least a 82 from what I have read that was the first year for 4x4 power ram 50s
my goal is to get it running/driving and plan a partial or complete drive-train swap

[ostlar]

Do you have the VIN of the vehicle? If so, you should be able to find out what year it is. Engine model should be on a plate on the firewall.

[ma3600vz]

thanks for the info right now the truck is on a friends property along with some other projects when I get a chance I will check it out. is there any way to make shore what is in the truck actually matches what the plate says it should have in it

[FMS88]

thanks for the info right now the truck is on a friends property along with some other projects when I get a chance I will check it out. is there any way to make shore what is in the truck actually matches what the plate says it should have in it

The engine code for the 87-89 model years is stamped on the block in the locations shown in the illustration below. I believe it's the same for 86 and older.

http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=28025&stc=1

If the truck is a 1990 or newer, the engine codes are as shown for either the 2.4 or 3.0 ltr engines:

http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=28026&stc=1

[ma3600vz]

thanks for the info it is very helpful

[ma3600vz]

The engine code for the 87-89 model years is stamped on the block in the locations shown in the illustration below. I believe it's the same for 86 and older.

http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=28025&stc=1

If the truck is a 1990 or newer, the engine codes are as shown for either the 2.4 or 3.0 ltr engines:

http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=28026&stc=1

I have 4g64 thanks