Here's what comes to mind from what you are describing. Three areas: (1)
check the fuel/air filters, (2) check the fuel pump, (3) check the
carburetor. It could be in need of a simple tune-up or a combination of the
items I mentioned. Does it run OK once it warms up? When on the highway
and you step on it (like for passing), does it run normally or miss-out?
Provided your filters are in good order and you know your fuel pressure is
OK, I would probably go the tune-up route first. Is there anything else you
can describe?
Rich
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From: DViperV12@aol.com [mailto:DViperV12@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 1999 8:54 PM
To: Wisotzkey, Rich
Subject: DML: Dakota not running to good
Apparently-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
I have a 1987 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9L V6 and an automatic tranny. It has
about
98,000 miles on it. Here is my problem, whenever I go to start my truck I
have to
press the gas at least two three times for it to even start, and if I don't
then
it will just keep cranking. Whenever I drive it like on the highway or some
long rode
and then slow down to a stop light it wants to stall. I have to let it warm
up for like
10 min. before I drive it, for it too even run decent. I was wondering is
there
a problem with my carb., and can it be fixed. If it isn't my carb than would
you
have any other suggestions about what might be wrong. Thanks ALOT!!!
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