That O' Reilly head is probably a remanufactured head, not a new one. The year of the truck determines whether it has manual or hydraulic lifters. Manual adjusters were used up to and including 1984 motors, 1985 and up are hydraulic lash adjusters. You can get aftermarket heads either way - just have to specify when ordering. It would help if you tell them it is a California truck to ensure the easiest install.
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
Pennman1 Thank You (1986=Hydraulic lifters)
Aloha ~ George
If you plan on modifying the engine you can ditch the factory exhaust manifold and get a set of headers, then use a non-Cali intake manifold with a Weber kit and seal up the EGR ports on the head. Once you do these mods you can delete all of the carb control related gear and the emissions junk which will all improve performance and free up the engine bay.Originally Posted by pennyman1
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I just drive safely as possible 'n most of windward Oahu is only 25mph to 45mph ~ not planning any mods ~ H3 Fwy to the VA Hosp is 60mph in spots... I must spend money wisely now-a-days living on unka Sam's retirement; I do enjoy this little truck; it reminds me of the past...
FWIW, in 1971, I was duty driver on USS Somers DDG-34 in Subic Bay, Philippines; we were given two identical brand new Mitsubishi work pickup trucks... White with camel color interior black vinyl floor 4 speed manual diesel engines... I was very impressed; only needed 3rd gear in stop n' go traffic..! Those 70s trucks were even smaller than these Ram50s...
Newer is not always better ~ except for my face n' stomach
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