1994 Dodge Ram misfiring/rough idle

W.T.

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1994 DODGE RAM
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
136,543 MILES

I changed the spark plugs and still the engine is misfiring and wont accelerate. The engine cranks on the first attempt so its not the timing. Bad fuel or wires?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 AT 7:33 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked the catylatic converter to make sure it isn't plugging. Listen for hissing or ratteling sounds from that area.

Let me know what you find.
Joe

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 11:36 AM

W.T.

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Converter good, changed distributor cap, rotor now no fire

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 2:19 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The cap and rotor shouldn't have caused no fire. Are you getting power to the coil?

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 6:08 PM

W.T.

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I checked the coil, no fire. Or coil wire not at a good ground location. Ill check it again. I heve no sensor flash codes showing up. Fuel pump's working/plug's are saturated. Thought maybe water in fuel, but found no water beeds pure gas. Cam sensor?

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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 AT 7:28 AM

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