truck stalls

1976 DODGE TRUCK
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BO BART
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my 1976 dodge D100 pickup, 318ci,will suddenly stop running. If i restart it, it runs a couple seconds then stalls again.Could it be a defective coil or is it something else?
May 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM
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FIXITMR
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so it stops while going down the road?
May 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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BO BART
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sometimes. sometimes it won't stay running long enough to drive.
May 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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FIXITMR
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when it wont start, check for spark/fuel pressure.
May 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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BO BART
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Could it be a faulty ignition switch?Could it cut out while car is running?
May 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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BO BART
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Could the fuel pump work intermittently or if it was faulty would it work at all?
May 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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brushes eventually wear out on pumps so intermittent operation is possible.
May 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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FIXITMR
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76 does it have an electric pump? even mechanical pumps can operate intermittently do to valve warpage/wear.
May 24, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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