Eagle_SX4

The REM is a great resource but it does have its limitations. Like when you need to chase spark issues that are not the CPS. Any fault in the ignition system brings up the CPS fault code. Even just having the coil wire off the distributor will pull a CPS error. I might try and replicate what the video did with the HO computer in my Eagle when I get the stroker in there and see if I can piggy back off the ECU and adjust fuel and ignition accordingly.

I think it is awesome someone is finally digging into the H.O. computers. This is a very good first step. Next would be to get a unit like the REM built for it.

I think the above website I linked is bogus with the info about the 98 Dakota. I found a pic posted by @fiatslug87 from 2017 showing the same transmission pictured in a Comanche. There does not appear to be anything bolted to those lower holes.

Is this the transmission you have or wanting to get? I found the one with same tail housing pictured rebuilt for sale and it is listed as 1998 2.5 Dodge Dakota, but I can find any other 98 Dakota transmissions for sale that look like that. https://www.randysworldwide.com/products/rmtax15d-7?currency=USD&country=US&variant=42604137250951&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&stkn=1524fc4cf88c&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=14137283172&gbraid=0AAAAADwvONbivUedQZiZK8_pGyJiPPuZd&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-8XXBhDaARIsADnEOrA9RvS4myroTuGPzlWK1Ez7Afxk8vCOz4vg9nU83wTPUH19kzR0faAaAnYcEALw_wcB

Not sure how good they are but they are available as new aftermarket on eBay for about $22. https://www.ebay.com/itm/137241635297

Not sure but with my angle finder it is about 7 degrees above parallel with the transfer case. I had thought I had a front drive line vibration before but wasn't sure why.

On the first adventure with the new drivetrain. 4WD was not needed but felt good to drive it again. I also modded an XJ transfercase shifter to fit the Eagle transmission tunnel and cut a big hole out for it to fit. I think it came out good. I need to get a different handle figured out as the XJ one would have hit the dash. Ignore the poor welds it is strong enough for what it is. Also welding through the zinc coating didn't help anything. I still need to figure out the front pinion angle before I install the front drive shaft.

Is the one you pulled plastic or metal? The metal ones don't have end caps and are all one piece. There are some pics of the metal one in the thread below.

After finally getting new u-bolts in the mail it is back on the road. It is driving great. Next up will be adapting an XJ transfer case shifter to the Eagle transmission tunnel. I also need to figure out how to change the pinion angle on the front axle.

Thanks for the link I got some ordered.

There is a lot of space between the carpet and the floor boards so a leak may not cause the carpet to be wet. Pulling the carpet is a lot of work requiring all of the interior plastics and seats (not the dash) to be removed. It is unlikely that a heater core leak wouldn't leak out the bottom of the cab somewhere. If you can, get under the cab and check for any antifreeze on the bottom side of the floor boards.

I don't think anyone has mentioned a heater core leak. Have you checked the floors inside your truck under the carpet?

The 44 is finally installed. I need to get some new longer u bolts but everything thing is fitted and in place. I had to make some custom shock mounts to mount them center of the axle tube with the amount of lift I have running factory spec shocks.

I got the clutch working yesterday with a line and adapters from Advance Adapters. I got the 4.0 starter wired up to the H.O. power distribution block with the factory H.O. wiring spliced into the Eagle wiring. It now starts and has a working clutch. I also picked up some driveshafts from Tom Woods. I am still working on mounting the rear axle and hopefully will have the axle finished tomorrow.

That is a nice label and fits nicely with the rest of the truck. Where did you get the corregated harness loom? I would like to get some for the main harness in my car but can't find anything bigger than 3/4" ID.