1977 Dodge Ram problem

1977 DODGE RAM
250,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHILIPSOBERS
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stalls when put in gear /drive/revers
Nov 28, 2008 at 10:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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HI:
The first thing to check is the idle. It should be around 1K RPM's in park or neutral and 800 in gear. If that is ok, check for vacuum leaks. Also, does the exhaust smell like the engine is running rich?

Joe
Dec 8, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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