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1988 Dodge Ram 88 Ram Engine Performance

Tiny
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  • 1988 DODGE RAM
  • V8
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  • 122,000 MILES
My dad passed in 1998 & his Ram stayed stored since only used one monthly for a short trip here & there since. I live in another state & I picked it up this weekend to bring it back and restore it a bit. It idles rough but runs fairly smoothly at 35-45 mph (other than inclines). Should I begin my troubleshooting with the timing & carburator, then move to the plugs, distributor, etc?

Thanks
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Monday, January 12th, 2009 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Did you replace the gas in it? Also, a tune-up never hurts, especially if the truck was bearly used. Also, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugging-up.

Let me know if this helps. If not, we'll move on. Also, are you sure it has a carb and not TBI?

Joe
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