Truck will start but after 20 minutes it will stop running

Tiny
CAJUNCHILLE
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  • 2005 DODGE RAM
  • 178,000 MILES
I checked all fuses and replys, all are fine. When I turn the key I can hear the fuel pump working. The truck will run for about 25to 20 minutes then it will die. If I wait a few hours it will star up again. I have a 1500 dodge quad cab pick up truck with a 4.7 engine.
Thursday, January 5th, 2012 AT 10:10 PM

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Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Next time it refuses to start don't wait for it to make up its mind-do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012 AT 11:30 PM

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