318 dies after starting?

1984 DODGE 600
V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KODYBENNETT
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i have a 1984 dodge w250 4x4 with a 318 that starts then dies after about 20 seconds. what are the possible causes of this?
Aug 9, 2011 at 4:46 AM
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KODYBENNETT
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i have replace the ballast resistor, coil, timing chain, and have regapped the pick-up coils inside the distributor what am i missing that could cause this.
It also stops running quicker if i step on the gas it bogs out instantly
Aug 9, 2011 at 4:49 AM
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KODYBENNETT
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it is a 1984 dodge w250 4x4 3/4 ton with a 318
Aug 9, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Are you sure you're losing spark? Sounds more typical of a plugged pickup screen in the gas tank. Once it stalls, peek down the carburetor and work the throttle to see if any fuel is spraying in.
Aug 9, 2011 at 5:14 AM
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AUSERNAME123456
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Does this truck have a mechanical fuel pump and carburator? Or is is electric fuel pump and fuel injected?
Aug 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM