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Griff
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2007
09:55:14
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I have a 1992 V8 Dakota and every time I accelerate past 30 mph it chugs stops and then once I maintain a speed around 55-60 it chugs constantly. It's not bad most times but it almost feels like something is skipping. I don't know if it's electrical or the transmission. A second opinion from someone would be much appreciated
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Adam
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2007
01:08:56
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Just a sugestion, when was the last time it had a tune up. New wires, plugs and cap?
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Scott C
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2007
21:10:06
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yeah i would check the ignition system..... most likely cause if its acting like that under a load meaning giving it gas or light throttle cruiseing... the coil could be breaking down and dropping spark...
Scott C
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BeerHat
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2007
22:48:57
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I'd say it's probably a fuel delivery problem.
As your engine speed/load increases, there's a demand for more fuel. If your fuel pump cannot deliver it, it will chug. also, check your fuel lines themselves -- i've seen cases where rotting fuel lines begin to close up, restricting flow.
Dan
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2007
04:34:17
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Or a simple gas filter change.
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Epyon
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2007
11:07:53
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Best bet i would say is your spark plug wires. One is most likely broken inside the wire and barely making contact. Under load it cant deliever that spark to the spark plug. I would start by changing wires and see what shape the cap and rotor is in make sure its not cross firing
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Marv
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2007
19:45:30
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if it idles fine, but starts choking under acceleration or highway driving, I'm with TexasTodd.
Put in a new fuel filter.
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/23/2007
22:14:35
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i have a 94 dakota that did the same thing. ended up being not having enough fuel pressure. changed the pump and was good to go.
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