1989 Dodge Ram

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ERIC60355
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Engine Performance problem
1989 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 124k miles

my truck doesnt like to go long rides after an 1 hour or so it starts to lose power dies out on hills but if i shut the truck off and wait awhile it starts and drives fine for another hour or so and have to do it all over again i diconnected the smog pump completly brand new throttle positioning sensor in new plugs wires cap rotor what would make it lose power please help
Sep 6, 2010 at 4:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the catalytic converter if it is plugged? Also, have you checked fuel pump pressure?
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:44 PM
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