1985 Other Dodge Models starting

Tiny
DMCCOY87
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  • 1985 DODGE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
My engine is trying to turn over but it won't fully turn over. I have tried adjusting fuel flow. Also the msd ignition cuts off randomly while I am trying to start the vehicle. It's backfiring and I thought maybe I could adjust the timing off the ignition but I am not sure how to do it. If someone could please shed some light to this I would appreciate it. The motor is a 440 on a dodge 150
Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 2:34 AM

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Tiny
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Check if you're constantly getting spark and the fuel pressure if its within specs.
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 2:44 AM
Tiny
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Yeah already tested all that out and it went just fine
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 3:44 AM
Tiny
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What you need now is to verify if the valve and ignition timing is correct-Its takes 3 things for an engine to start that is compression, fuel and spark-you got 2 of them
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 5:09 AM

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