1979 Dodge Truck wont start

1979 DODGE TRUCK
65,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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YUKON JOE
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79 150 pick up with a 318 wont start only has strong flashers but nothing else works right barely cranks has new battery voltage regulator ballist resistor i think it was called and i have no idea what to do next please help so i can get to and from work thank you and god bless.
Feb 21, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below and get back with some results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 in away from ground have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors and computer. Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Feb 21, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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