Ballenxj wrote:
While you're inspecting the wiring, look and see what/if you have for chassis to engine ground. If I recall correctly, Chrysler was remiss about that in those years. If there isn't one, you might consider putting one in while it's easy, just to insure a good solid ground. I've read reports of people doing that on the older Dodges and suddenly electrical components that hadn't been working started working again.
About the gear lube, I'm no expert on that, but I do know that when Idaho Drive Train installed an Eaton Tru-Trak in my Dodge van they used synthetic. I then asked them if any further maintenance was required, and they said nope, just drive it. Might be worth looking in to?
The only grounds on my rig come from the original Mopar battery negative cable, which has a 4 AWG (I think) wire running to the engine block and a 10 AWG (again, I think) wire running to the firewall. I like grounds, so I'll be adding a few more.
I'll check the synthetic out and see what is has to offer.
