1985 dodge d150 won't start

Asked by Countryboy94 Dec 14, 2017 at 01:16 PM about the 1985 Dodge RAM 150 LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1985 dodge d150 it will turn over all day
long but won't start, getting fuel up to the carb but
it just turns over. Has new spark plugs, wires, and
new distributor. Any ideas?

6 Answers

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Check your Ignition Module. This is a common ailment on the old Rams. I never travel in my 81 without a spare Ignition Module or a Ballast Resister. Take off the module and inspect it. the most obvious sign of failure is the gel coating over the circuits. If its melted (Usually, when it melts, it gets all over the fender), then replace it. If at all possible, if you have one you know is good, plug it in and crank. If not the module, check the ballast resistor. It's the white ceramic box, usually mounted to the firewall. when you remove it, look for cracks in the ceramic, or else a charred or broken spring. It the resistor is cracked or charred, replace it. it should be no more than $10-15 at O'reillys or Autozone. module should be no more than $20

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I have a 85 d150 it will run for about 15 to 20 min then just die out. If I let it sit for awhile it will start back up and drive but repeat again could the ignition module be the problem or the carburetor

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I have an 85 Ram that wont start. Replaced the ignition module, the ballast, the coil and the ignition relay. It will run for a couple minutes then stall and wont start. Any suggestions?

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I have a 85 Dodge motorhome and I can't get it to start I have spark and getting gas but there is one thing that I can't figure out how come the coil is getting really hot

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Hey Guys just solved the mystery of "NO START" and everything ignition related checks out. Check the carburetor. It seems that with successive heating and cooling cycles works the nuts loose that hold it down, then you hit a bump, it get jostled enough to let air sneak by the gasket thereby changing the air/fuel ratio. Have someone spray Ether into the carb as you crank, should start up right away.

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