1979 Dodge Van No Power

1979 DODGE VAN
41,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOWARD STAHL
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I have a dodge 440 engine in an RV it runs fine on a level road but has no power going uphill. The longer and steeper the grade the slower it gets before you reach the top and that's with the gas pedal all the way to the floor.
Jul 30, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugged. I believe 1978 was the transition year for heaver vehicles to get them, but I think yours will have one. Also, when was the vehicle last tuned up? Finally, has the check engine light ever come on?
Oct 11, 2009 at 6:00 AM
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