1984 Dodge Ram Loss of power

1984 DODGE RAM
87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPIRITWOLF42
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My van runs just fine while in park. Once I put it in gear it loses all power, bogs down and quits.
Mar 6, 2010 at 6:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked fuel pump volume and pressure? Also, in 84 they still had a carburator. Is the choke opening?

Let me know.
Joe
Mar 16, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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