My Pismo HATES OS X!  Why?

I have a Pismo 400 MHz. Mac OS 9 works great with it, however, OS X crashes/kernel panic anytime it is run on the system. I have had it boot off an iMac HD (via target disk mode) that is running 10.4.10. It will randomly crash. If trying to install OS X on to the internal HD, it will crash. I installed a copy of OS X on the internal HD (via an iBook & target DM). It would crash at random times. This makes me think it's a RAM issue. TechTool Pro 4 was able to boot and run. It found no issues. It also did crash after running the test solutions several times. In OS 9, I have run DIMM First Aid. It says the DIMMs checked out ok. Gauge PRO's memory test says the RAM is fine. Installed is the stock 64 MB chip in the lower slot and a 128 MB PC133 Kingston "ValueRAM" chip in the upper slot. I can't remove the 128 MB chip and have enough ram to boot OS X. I am planing on upping the RAM to 1 GB in time, but I want to sort out all the issues before investing the money. Any ideas?
P.S. It will crash with any version of OS X from 10.2 to 10.4...Runs great on OS 9!

Bottleworks,
The weak, rechargeable backup (PRAM) battery will not cause a problem unless it develops an internal short, but this will prevent the powerbook from starting. Many users will disconnect the PRAM battery and continue using the powerbook until they get a replacement. Unlike a desktop, this battery works differently in a powerbook.
Since your Pismo runs fine in 9.x but not 10.x, I agree that this usually indicates a RAM issue, regardless of what the software memory testers report. They often will not find the subtle problems in RAM that cause a problem with 10.x but not 9.x. You are not going to remove the question of a RAM problem until you test a known-good memory.
You might remove the 64MB and just run the 128 in case there is a timing issue between the two modules. If it still panics/freezes, then you may just have a bad 128. You might then consider buying one name brand 256MB or 512MB module to replace your 64 and 128, then test with this one new module. This will keep your expenses down.
OWC is an excellent company with good product...here is what they offer:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iBooks-PowerBooks/G3-Pismo/

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