Engine swap

1998 DODGE TRUCK
172,869 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Is it necessary to mark position of flexplate when removing engine to replace it with the same engine from a different truck? Engine is 5.2 from 98 dodge ram 1500 2 wheel drive mine is 5.2 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 both are automatics.
May 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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No, you don't have to. If it really has to go into a specific position, the bolt pattern will determine that.
May 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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Thanks for the reply, my first experience doing this on my own.
May 12, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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Closing question
Jun 30, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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