1977 Dodge Power Wagon Camper
Hello Everyone, I found a 1977 Dodge Power Wagon 4X4 camper that I am thinking about purchasing. I don't know a ton about this camper but am very interested in it and was wondering what everyone's th...
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marquette wrote:
Someone on here mentioned the ballast resistor going bad. Very common problem. buy one and put it in the glove box for when you need it. Not an "if" but "when". My 318 ate one about year and but my 360 about 18-24 months. .
IIRC, the ballast resistor was only for points type ignition and was not needed after the change to electronic ignition. I may be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time.
Regarding the oil, make sure to run oil for flat tappet lifters (I doubt it has roller lifters). The EPA forced the removal of zinc/phosphorus additives to reduce emissions. Those are needed for camshaft/lifter lubrication (I had to rebuilt older engine because I used the newer oils and the camshaft went flat on a couple lobes).
Great find! I think you will enjoy it...
