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1985 DODGE
138,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DMCCOY87
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my engine is trying to turn over but it won't fully turn over. I have tried adjusting fuel flow. also the msd ignition cuts off randomly while i am trying to start the vehicle. it's backfiring and i thought maybe i could adjust the timing off the ignition but i am not sure how to do it. if someone could please shed some light to this i would appreciate it. the motor is a 440 on a dodge 150
Jun 6, 2010 at 2:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check if you're constantly getting spark and the fuel pressure if its within specs.
Jun 6, 2010 at 2:44 AM
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DMCCOY87
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Yeah already tested all that out and it went just fine
Jun 6, 2010 at 3:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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What you need now is to verify if the valve and ignition timing is correct-Its takes 3 things for an engine to start that is compression, fuel and spark-you got 2 of them
Jun 6, 2010 at 5:09 AM
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