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Ray
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2003
21:10:31
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I JUST changed my tips on the plugs (Bosch Plats)....the plugs came with a bigger size tip...so i said,,,hey why not try it.
Truck runs like sh!t. SOunds like there is a lotta fuel being used and i have no power and no pickup. WHy is this? Do tips really make this big a difference?
-----update....i just changed the tips back (after 5 mins of running) and its still bogging...WTF.
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Ray
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7/25/2003
21:45:36
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could it be the coil or fuel filter?? Why all of a sudden? i got 98 almost 99K miles on the truck (1993). Im going to get a new coil anyways, because my truck sucks at starting up.
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2003
04:07:02
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Clean everything around the TB. Actually take it off and clean it and the IAC on the back of the TB. Then do AP3923 or AP3924 autolite spark plugs (they are a rave in here), wires, cap and rotor. I didnt change my coil when I bought it, but I did change everything else I stated, but champions not autolite, but will soon be putting the autolite's in gapped .005 over. Fuel filter costs under $10 and takes under 10 minutes. For ease of installation, do it when warm outside and after truck has been sitting up a while. Also for insurance, take the fuel cap off. Do this and see if it helps.
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J and J Auto
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7/26/2003
09:00:25
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If your coil is weak, opening the gap will
defenitly make it run like crap.
Get rid of the bosch,
Stock, A or AP3924
if you have a cold air intake and bigger TB or
more mods
A or AP3923
If you get the A's gap factory if the AP .005
more and your truck will run good.
All trucks do noy react good to the colder 3923
mine ran like crap untill I did more mods than
I tried them again and they ran real nice
If your going to replace the coil go with the
MSD SS Blaster or the direct replacement for
dodge trucks. If you go with the SS be sure you
also get the 2 prong adapter plug to make the
instalation easy, I never cut factory wireing
I either get a plug or make one.
I Just Hate Butcher Shops that cut up factory
wireing. It just pisses me off, a 10 year old
would do that not a profesional mechanic
Larry
J&J Auto
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Ray
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2003
09:32:44
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So im thinking im gonna get the AP3924 because all I have is a cold air intake...not the TB (yet).
Im gonna go buy a new coil and maybe filter...
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JoJo
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7/26/2003
09:43:47
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I cut factory wiring all the time, just not important wiring (just stereo install). So what would make someone qualify for the AP3923s. I have 180thermo, V8 TB, 14" edelbrock, and exhaust.
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Ray
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7/26/2003
11:19:12
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New coil did sh!t....no one here sells the AP Autolites...so I think either Ill get chams or just autos...which is better?
I tried changing the timing with the distributor but its at its best right now. Brother said problem may be because of my O2 sensor on my cat or something...and i have been having issues with the cat...so im not sure.
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Ray
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7/26/2003
11:58:53
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SHE WORKS!
I took out each plug again and cleaned them. There seemed to be some dirt on the seal part of the plug (end of the threads)...so i think it was messing up the fule/air mixture or something.
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Jim
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1/21/2005
15:59:58
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How do I remove the spark plugs from my '93 3.9 L V6? The
wires seem to be glued on; I don't want to pull too hard for fear
of breaking something. Thanks...
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webos
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2005
22:51:18
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i had the same problem with my plugs on my 99, so i jus pulled a lil harder closer to the metal boot thing and eventually with some gentle tugging it came right off.
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mike m
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2005
23:47:49
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grab the end of the wire that covers the plug and give it a good twist to the left and right then pull. it worked for me. then i discovered my ratchet extentions weren't long enough to get to the plugs. they are a pain to get to in a 2001 3.9, and are angled strange. 2 point towards each other and 1 is further up the block, other side is opposite.
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