1998 Dodge Ram Stall and will not restart

Tiny
PRANDERSON1
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,000 MILES
Twice the truck has stalled and will not restart. The first time it eventually restarted. All the lights operate normally when the ignition switch is turned on. The ignition cranks but the engine will not turn over. The troubling thing is that when it stalls the engine just cuts out and none of the dash lights come on or warning lights are activated. The fule line was checked and there is gas under pressure in it. The coil has a spark when cranked but unknown if the spark plugs or wires are getting a spark. Any thoughts on what this is caused by distributor maybe?
Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 7:53 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
You need to check two things. First, check if the plugs are getting spark so I know where to direct you with that problem. Also, I need to know how much fuel pressure the pump is producing.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 9:14 PM

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