After ten minutes of running it starts to spit and sputter cough and puke

Tiny
BOBY BROWN
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  • 1989 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,468 MILES
My dodge dakota sport starts up fine. But after ten minutes of running it starts to spit and spudder caugh and puke. It doesnt run right its almost as its not getting enough gas or something. I put a new coil in it and tried gas treatment. Nothing seems to have any affect. After about two minutes of th bad running it will stall. It takes a few to start up but after that it wont start again no matter how much I turn it over. When left alone for a few hours it will restart but do the same steps I described again and again. I really need to know how to fix it. Right now its our plow truck for the winter. Its all in decent shape. But im going to be 16 and I want it as my first vehicle because I cant afford anyt other truck. Please I need help. Im sorry but I cannot donate.
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I use the same vehicle as a plow truck. THey're little tanks.

As far as your problem, I need you to check two things. When the truck doesn't start, I need you to check for spark and fuel to the engine. Here are the directions of how to do it. Check them and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Joe
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
BOBY BROWN
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Om not denying your expertese I cant see why the spark plugs would be a problem. If it was the spark plug it wouldnt start at all or it would do the problem the whole time. And also I forgot to mention the exhaust is pitch black. I mean extreemly black. Thanks for helping me.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
BOBY BROWN
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So you dont think I forgot to check the things, it hasnt been snowing latly so we havent used the truck. I dont want to push it more than I have to. Were getting a storm soon so ill get back to you after that. But I can check for fuel to the engine but I cant get the pressure. Dont got the guage for it.
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