2002 Dodge Ram Crank triger gear

2002 DODGE RAM
160,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMS 2002 DODGE
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The factory installed two different engines in 2002, for the full-sized 1500 rams. I am tring to determine if my truck has the 16 or 31 tooth crank trigger gear, the VIN for both engines is N. I am replacing the engine and I can't put the wrong one in. Thanks
Feb 20, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Hi toms, . . . Exactly which part are you referring to? There are only two types of crankshaft position sensors. Older systems used a sensor in the distributor. Newer systems trigger off notches in the flex plate or flywheel. There ARE different notch sequences. All you have to do is use the old flywheel / flex plate with your new engine. I don't know of a way to tell how many notches are in it without separating the engine and transmission so you can look at it.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 9:40 PM
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