1990 Dodge Dakota Stalls on Right Turn

DODGE DAKOTA
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A69CHARGER
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i have a 1990 dodge dakota with a 2.7 L . i just change fuel filter cleaned out all the fuel lines and changed the fuelpump. everything was fine and i took the truck for a ride and when i made a rightturn, not very hard, she shutdown. waited a few minutes and she started again. got it home and have been pulling out my hair since. anyone got ideas or things to check? also anyone have a picture or drawing of the fuelpump installation and connections so i can check if i'm correct?
Feb 2, 2007 at 2:02 PM
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BUBBA_KOSKI
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yes, your pump is in tank left side i believe, now when you turn right the gas SWISHES and goes away therefore no gas to pump. drop tank examine

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Feb 3, 2007 at 12:33 PM
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thanks bubba spent sometime today trouble shooting. i was concentrating on the fuel system since that was the last thing worked on, change filter , fuelpump, and throttle body injector. turns out to be and i'm hoping this is finally it. the connector from the wiring harness to the distributor was loose and i think that the bodyroll on right turn cause it to seperate just enough to cause the shut down. i pushed it together and tywraped it tight. so far so good. sometimes its not always what you just messed with.
Feb 3, 2007 at 12:59 PM

Suggested Repair

Secure the loose distributor wiring-harness connector so body roll cannot separate it. If the stall returns, drop the tank and inspect the in-tank pump pickup, since fuel can move away from the pump on a right turn.

Conversation Summary

A 1990 Dodge Dakota stalled during a gentle right turn after the fuel filter, lines, pump, and throttle-body injector were serviced, then restarted after a few minutes. An expert said the in-tank pump is on the left and suggested dropping the tank because fuel could move away from the pickup. The owner later found a loose distributor harness connector that could separate during body roll, secured it, and reported the stall had not returned.

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