1988 Dodge Ram 88 Ram Engine Performance

1988 DODGE RAM

122,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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My dad passed in 1998 & his Ram stayed stored since only used one monthly for a short trip here & there since. I live in another state & I picked it up this weekend to bring it back and restore it a bit. It idles rough but runs fairly smoothly at 35-45 mph (other than inclines). Should I begin my troubleshooting with the timing & carburator, then move to the plugs, distributor, etc?

Thanks

Jan 12, 2009 at 7:14 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Did you replace the gas in it? Also, a tune-up never hurts, especially if the truck was bearly used. Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugging-up.

Let me know if this helps. If not, we'll move on. Also, are you sure it has a carb and not TBI?

Joe

Jan 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM

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