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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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I have a 2002 dakota 4.7
I replaced heads and timing chains, now engine will rotate but won't start.
Already replaced cam & crank sensors, did'nt help.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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You'll get more help with this in the 2nd gen subsection, I'll move it there for you.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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start with checking for fuel and spark
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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It has fuel & spark. Don't know if I'm doing something wrong when i set time or what?
Are u suppose to have it tdc on exh stroke or comp?
 
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pretty certain its compression, il check
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Thanks for reply. I've been looking on the internet for 2 days, got nothin yet.The .truck has less than 100,000 really want to get it fixed.
 
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get yourself a timing light and make sure you aren't way the hell off on your timing.
 
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Will that work with the timing light, if the engine is not running?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Got the truck to start! Now it will idle but no throttle response. If i pat the gas pedal it will pick up some rpm's, but won't gain very much. Anyone got any ideas?
 
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check the voltage output of the tps
 
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