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1984 Dodge 600 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Gas, Carburetor.
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Asked on August 9, 2011

318 dies after starting?

I have a 1984 dodge w250 4x4 with a 318 that starts then dies after about 20 seconds. what are the possible causes of this?
Avatar Asked by kodybennett

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Replied on August 9, 2011

i have replace the ballast resistor, coil, timing chain, and have regapped the pick-up coils inside the distributor what am i missing that could cause this.
It also stops running quicker if i step on the gas it bogs out instantly

Tiny Response from kodybennett
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Replied on August 9, 2011

it is a 1984 dodge w250 4x4 3/4 ton with a 318

Tiny Response from kodybennett
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Replied on August 9, 2011

Are you sure you're losing spark? Sounds more typical of a plugged pickup screen in the gas tank. Once it stalls, peek down the carburetor and work the throttle to see if any fuel is spraying in.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on August 9, 2011

Does this truck have a mechanical fuel pump and carburator? Or is is electric fuel pump and fuel injected?

Tiny Answered by ausername123456
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