miss fireing

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HOKE87
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When u give it gas and try to go after about 40 mph it starts cutting out and back firing like its miss firing
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you had the computer scanned?
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check fuel pressure. Check ignition timing. Check for vacuum leaks.
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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HOKE87
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a mechanic looked at it and said it sounds like its something in the distributor he fixed it and ran fine for awhile now its doin it again
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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HOKE87
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If u hold the pedal to the floor it goes just fine
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a major vacuum leak or a sensor issue. Has the check engine light come on?
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Vacuum leaks. Timing. Fuel pressure. In that order. Unplug the vacuum line to the distributor, plug it with a screw or golf tee and see what happens. If this fixes the issue, you need to rebuild the distributor baseplate.
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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HOKE87
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how do u rebuild that and no lights
Sep 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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It isn't something that's very easy to describe. You have to pull the distributor out. The plate is usually screwed to the distributor base.

Try this first: remove the distributor cap and lightly spray the baseplate with WD-40 and allow to dry completely. Test drive the truck and see what happens. Check with your local Mopar dealer for a distributor rebuild kit. It should come with detailed instructions and good drawings. If not, find a Mopar club near you and ask if they have anyone that can rebuild it for you and that will do it for a 12-pack.
Sep 29, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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