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1979 Dodge Van No Power

Tiny
HOWARD STAHL
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  • 1979 DODGE VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 41,000 MILES
I have a dodge 440 engine in an RV it runs fine on a level road but has no power going uphill. The longer and steeper the grade the slower it gets before you reach the top and that's with the gas pedal all the way to the floor.
Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 1:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugged. I believe 1978 was the transition year for heaver vehicles to get them, but I think yours will have one. Also, when was the vehicle last tuned up? Finally, has the check engine light ever come on?
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