2003 Ram P/U Transmission Repair

We picked up the 2003 Ram P/U at Bill Duckworth's home last evening. He determined that the fault was in the lower connector at the transmission controller. Apparently the connector is prone to moisture getting into the connector. Cost was $70 for the repair. While we were there he did a scan on the 1995 Ram P/U and it showed no fault codes. Cost was $30. Bill Duckworth's address is 16209 Walnut Ridge Rd, Oldtown, MD. Phone 301-478-5055 Ruth said it shifted fine on the way home. Mileage was 88,000.

2003 Dodge RAM Service - Upper Radiator Hose

Replaced upper radiator hose, 3/24/2008. Part from NAPA. Old hose seemed soft/spongy. Preventative replacement of this hose. Mileage 87190.

Annual Tractor Oil Change

Changed the oil on 1/8/2008. New Purolator oil filter was used, #L14670. This replaces the Motorcraft FL-200 filter which is now numbered as the FL-300. Just for reference the New Holland oil filter # is 86546618. Tractor hours are 871 and the number 871 was painted on the oil filter. I also made a calendar entry to change the oil in 1 year, or earlier if 100 hours of service is reached first. Oil was Shell Rotella 15W40. Lastly, the new right front tire was installed about a month ago and has not been used. The tire was filled with run flat foam and purchased at Guy's Tire Shop in Grantsville, MD , phone 301.895.5126.

New lawn/garden tractor

On Sunday Jan 6th, we took an older Sears riding mower and the Yard Man riding mower back to Jim's Repair Service, Roger Puffinberger, Sr Phone, 540.888.3997. We traded both of these mowers in and purchased a Sears 22 HP garden tractor for $450. The model # is 917.273090 ans the Serial # is 092800A008695. I had to order a chute for the mower deck from Jack's Small Engines. Total cost for the order was $36.45

2003 Dodge Ram Oil Change

The oil was changed and a new oil filter installed on 12/30/07. The mileage was 83590. The fron U joints and tie rod ends were also greased. Lucas Oil Treatment was also used. A Google calendar event was logged in with a reminder at 6 months for the next oil change.

2003 Dodge RAM Service

Steve Keister (822-5006) installed new front universal joints. The old ones had rusted and seized up. The new u joints were purchased from NAPA and they do have grease fittings for future service and they should last indefinitely if serviced and greased regularly. The upper and lower ball joints can not be greased however. The front and rear differentials had the fluid changed also. Lucas transmission treatment was added to the transmission. The fluid in the transfer case was also checked and is fine. Mileage at this service was 77275.

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