when the engine reaches operating temp the engine starts to misfire and loses power

1994 DODGE DAKOTA
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DMEL340
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The engine was rebuilt 10,000 miles ago. I did perform a compression test and it has 150 psi on each cylinder. It is a V6 3.9 MPI. There are no codes showing on the computer. I checked for 12 volts at each injector and checked the wiring per instruction book back to the computer connector. I installed a new coil. It has new water temp sensor. I had rechecked the timing in the distributor and verified it was correct. I installed a rebuilt computer in case the board was breaking down. When the engine is warm and I go to test drive it and put it into gear is when I start to notice the popping in the exhaust system. Upon accelerating it feels like it is dropping cylinders. It does not have any power. I did not try driving it when it is cold yet, but I will. I need help. Any suggestions??
Aug 1, 2012 at 11:10 PM
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HMAC300
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check the fuel pressure 35-45 psi. also check vacuum on intake if 15" or belwo suspect a clogged converter
Aug 1, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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the truck has new fuel pump and is at a steady 40psi. the cat is new and I did separate at inlet side inspected and used a shop vac on blow and it flowed free.
Aug 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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HMAC300
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check for vacuum leaks with choke cleaner and check resistance of injectors they should be 13.3-15.7 ohms. the only proper way to check injectors for voltage is with anoid light.
Aug 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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