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97 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L CLY 4/7 missfiring with a P0300 code as well

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Old 12-16-2012, 02:25 PM
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A guy on here drove his truck over 20 miles with a crank that was broke in 2 pieces.. Said he could have driven it further also... Sometimes these motors will surprise you..
 
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Old 12-16-2012, 03:56 PM
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I would be tempted to re-test, and make sure the throttle was all the way open while testing.....
 
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Old 12-16-2012, 04:00 PM
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Was there a wet test done also? Were the numbers any different?
 
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Old 12-16-2012, 05:37 PM
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i wouldn't necessarily start looking for an engine yet. do a cylinder leakdown test and see where your loosing compression. you may just have valves that aren't seating which if you have the time and some know-how you may be able to take care of the main part of the job on your own.

do the leakdown test and report back
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:27 AM
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Yea, she ran and she ran pretty good for the longest with the compression being at that. I think its time to just go buy a new truck lol she is tired. Maybe i will stick her on CL and see what I can get.
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:45 AM
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CryptFiend, where are you located?
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 06:25 PM
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did you do a leakdown test and see where your loosing compression? it could be a relatively inexpensive fix. . .
 



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