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1996 Dodge Ram Rough starting

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,003 MILES
When I try to start the truck it takes several cranks to start. It sounds as if it is starving for fuel. When it does start I see black smoke and it runs very ruff. I changed the distributor and button. To see if that was it but problem remains. Should I change the fuel filter if so where can I find it at. Could throttle body be causeing this please help.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 AT 9:37 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you see black smoke when it starts, that means you are getting too much fuel to the engine. I need you to check fuel pressure and the fuel pressure regulator. Here is a how to for checking it.

Let me know what you find.
Joe

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm
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