2001 Dodge Ram 1500

2001 DODGE RAM
108,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPANKEY18249
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The Truck will crank and not start. There is fuel and spark. I recently put a fuel pump and a Computer in the truck and both seem to be working fine. What can I do next?
Feb 18, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the crankshaft and camshaft sensor with a scanner, it must be out of time if you have fuel and spark.
Feb 18, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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SPANKEY18249
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we have checked with a scanner and i'm not getting any codes of any type I did check the gap on one of the spark plugs and it was .070 recommended on the truck is .040 could that be part of the problem?
Feb 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Yes, re-gap plugs and post results.
Feb 19, 2011 at 5:45 AM
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SPANKEY18249
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well after checking the gap on the plugs I decided to replace the plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor when we took of the cap and inspected there was a lot of burning and when the rotor was spinning it was making contact but very limited once all the new components were installed and all other components (cam sensor, ground wires, and connections) the truck started right up and has never run better. Thank you very much for the help it helped a lot.
Feb 19, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Thanks for using 2carpros.........Paul
Feb 21, 2011 at 6:01 AM
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