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1987 Dodge Dakota Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Compression, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 142,940 miles.

Asked on October 22, 2012

Dodge Dakota Spark Problem

I have changed the timing chain and gears, but my dakota still wont start. we drove it to town and turned it off and it would not start after that, What could be the problem now.


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Replied on October 22, 2012

Any applicable trouble codes? Check compression. If it cranks good,but won't start, have a helper crank it while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, check fuel pressure. Was the vehicle running before you worked on it?

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