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1996 Dodge Ram fuel problem I think

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 22,400 MILES
Truck runs and drives fine, but will die sometimes and not crank for 30 mins to 2 or 3 days at a time, have replaced plugs, wires, and fuel pump
Sunday, February 17th, 2008 AT 10:36 PM

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Tiny
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I need a little clarification please. Engine does NOTHING? Spins but not start? Hear any clicking? Exactly what happens when it will not start. Crank= engine turns, but wont start, dies= does absolutly nothing, no sound, no lights on dash.I need EXACT!
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 7:28 AM
Tiny
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It acts like its out of gas everything still working no funny sounds nothing sometimes cranks, and pushing gas does nothing but bogges out
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 9:48 AM
Tiny
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It acts more like its out of gas, engine turns over just fine no funny sounds. Cranks on and bogges out, after letting it set will crank and run like nothing happened
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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When it won't start test for spark. May be coil or ignition mod. Or crank sensor intermittent.
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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Well when it doesnt start I have poured gas in the carb and fires right up but doesnt last long
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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OK that probably means you have a fuel delivery problem, check pump preesure with a test guage.
On my car I had an electrical problem where the wire gronded on the frame, and caused the same thing.
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Pump pressure reads at 45
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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Ok 1 more thing when I replaced the fuel pump I found that the rollover valve on top of the pump, the plastic line in was broke so the rollover valve is not connected, could that be the prob, I was told it was not necesary
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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I didnt have this prob till I changed plugs and wires, the plugs I put in were motorcraft which are ford plugs, the parts store said it didnt matter, the truck was at a time set up to run off the propane mix, most of that setup has been removed, exept the part that connects with breather and the coolent hoses.
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 10:29 AM
Tiny
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On the top of the pump should be the regulator and filter? If any part of the pump is broken, replace it.
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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Regulator, wiring harness, and the line that broke goes to evaporation canister which has not been connected since I bought the truck and has run ok till now
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Monday, February 18th, 2008 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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So you have had a check engine light on since you bought it, how do you get it inspected, If the OBD II system is working and any part of the emissions system is broken, it will display the light, and vehicle will not pass a state inspection.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 AT 7:25 AM

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