Ramcharger Stalling.

Tiny
REWEBBO
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  • 1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 221,000 MILES
318 Dodge Ramcharger stalls after about 45 minutes of operation, now I have to wait about 5 to 10 minutes before it starts again it's getting worse because it used to start right up again. I tuned it up with new wires rotor and cap air and fuel filters ETC. I'm thinking fuel pump relay? Can someone Help!
Friday, July 15th, 2011 AT 4:30 PM

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Tiny
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Better keep thinking. You have a carburetor and mechanical fuel pump. No relay. The most common heat-related problem would be the pickup coil in the distributor. Next would be the ignition module. These will result in no spark.

When it stalls, check for spark. If it's there, suspect a collapsed pickup screen in the fuel tank. The clue is after sitting a half hour, if it starts right up on the first attempt, suspect loss of spark. If you have to crank a while before it starts, suspect the screen. It will take some cranking for the float bowl to fill with fuel.
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Friday, July 15th, 2011 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help Doc! It starts right up after sitting for awhile so I'll start with the electrical system.
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Friday, July 15th, 2011 AT 6:16 PM

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