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1996 Dodge Dakota engine won't turn over

Tiny
RPEEBLES5
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  • 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Engine wont turn over, it will crank when the key is turned but never starts, battery is good, the spark has been tested and is also good, tried using starting fluid to start it by spraying into the carb. Still no luck starting it.
Friday, December 4th, 2009 AT 4:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it doesn't start with starting fluid, then either the spark is too weak, there is a timing issue, or not enough compression to run the engine.

Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Here is a how to. I would recommend both it and rechecking for spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

NOTE: The spark should be a hot blue snaping spark. Let me know what you find. One has to be missing.
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009 AT 10:48 PM

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