need help

sudduths1 · 06-19-2008, 05:36 PM

i have a 81 dodge d150. put new timing chain, distribeter, rotor, and spark plugs.turns over sonds like it wants to start but doesn't. any clues.

MafiaMegacab07 · 06-19-2008, 06:28 PM

hmmmmm. I own a dodge

check all ur electric wires.

zazlo · 06-21-2008, 06:12 AM

Sounds like the timing is retarded ,try advancing it a little to get it started then use a timing light to set it.

Chevy_Finatic79 · 06-21-2008, 08:07 AM

yea sounds like timing and I didnt see a new coil on your list on new stuff dont skimp there if you changed out everything else

leolkfrm · 06-21-2008, 10:14 AM

Don't the 81's still have the resistor in the ignition system? they were always a pain

436'd skylark · 06-21-2008, 10:18 AM

I think the reisitor went out in 74..

06-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
sudduths1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	need help i have a 81 dodge d150. put new timing chain, distribeter, rotor, and spark plugs.turns over sonds like it wants to start but doesn't. any clues.

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06-21-2008, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chevy_Finatic79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 439	yea sounds like timing and I didnt see a new coil on your list on new stuff dont skimp there if you changed out everything else __________________ "She's gonna Freak when she see's my wheels" 85' Chevy C-10 Longbox (Rat) TBI 5.7 Liter/THM350 90' Chevy Suburban 4x4 TBI 350 Cu.In./700R4 http://www.truckforum.org/forums/truck-pictures-176.htm

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436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo Ny Posts: 616	I think the reisitor went out in 74.. __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 285K miles, completly rebuilt needs a motor, bad 1962 IHC Scout All Wheel Drive (Scout speak for locking axles) 152 ci, dana everything else

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06-21-2008, 06:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
zazlo Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 25	Sounds like the timing is retarded ,try advancing it a little to get it started then use a timing light to set it.

06-21-2008, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 656	Don't the 81's still have the resistor in the ignition system? they were always a pain