1998 Dodge Ram What did I do wrong

1998 DODGE RAM
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JESSICANONO13
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1998 Dodge Ram V8
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I changed my rotar wires distrubutor cap and plugs now my truck will not stay on unless I keep my foot on the pedal. It kinda just shakes and sounds rough. It will not stay on with out my foot on the accelorator. What did I do wrong?
Jul 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check that you have the firing order at the distributor correct you may have a lead crossed.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 21, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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