Hello, i have a 1988 dodge w150 power ram. It has a problem with hesitation when accelerated and stalling when stopping. The problem has gotten worse since i got it last year. It now bucks occasionally and will not gain much speed. I have replaced the throttle position sensor, idle control solenoid, fuel filter and the fuel pump. Adjusted the throttle body and the solenoid screw. Also the motor was swapped due to busted seals and high mileage. I'm not sure what the cause of the problem can be, can anyone help?
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RotorHead04
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By hesitating do you mean misfiring?
Have you checked the condition of your spark plugs and distributor cap and rotor?
Have you checked the condition of your spark plugs and distributor cap and rotor?
RotorHead04
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Will the truck stay running if you leave it in park or do you have to keep the throttle open?
RotorHead04
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I think it sounds like an ignition issue due to the lack of power. You can do a quick check by unplugging the wires one at a time at the distributor while its idling. If it gets worse plug it back in and move on to the next one. If you unplug one and don't notice a change, then that's your missing cylinder.
RotorHead04
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Not necessarily but not you know you have a misfire and where it's at. Pull the spark plugs and examine them. If they are wet then you have a spark problem in either the plug, wire, or distributor. If they are clean and dry then you have an injector issue in that area.
RotorHead04
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Do you have a meter? If you do you can see if you have continuity in the wires.
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almost sound like it might the pickup coil in the distributor going bad
RotorHead04
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Yea, I'm thinking that it needs a new distributor cap and rotor. He should check the plugs and wires just to be sure.
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distributor cap and wires are most likely fine. with the symptom described i would be looking at the sensor in the distributor. it will cause all the symptoms that are described and is usually only about $30 part and takes about 2 minutes to install
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