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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:28 PM
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I think that's about right for a 95. So, pressure isn't your problem.
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:29 PM
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What about the leak down? That doesn't seem right. If it's not fuel pressure what else could it be? Just a worn engine?
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:34 PM
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A whole host of things. Given the age of your truck, the fact that it holds that much pressure, that long, is surprising.

Gonna need to get a scanner, and look at what the various sensors are telling the PCM, and what your fuel trims look like.
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:35 PM
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So problem with that. It's odb1 so I have no way to interface to the truck. And I don't have a couple thousand to drop on a Chrysler scanner.
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:37 PM
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Oooo. Yeah, OBDI scanners are getting kinda hard to come by....... Any of the local parts stores have anything?
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:38 PM
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Nah. All them only have obd2 tools.
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah, we have that problem here too.... Might call around to some of the independent shops, and see if any of them can do something for you.
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 06:59 PM
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Welp. If this was your situation what would you do? I've considered an engine swap to a 5.9. would that be worth it or just get a new vehicle?
 
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Old 04-18-2019 | 07:30 PM
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Welp. If this was your situation what would you do? I've considered an engine swap to a 5.9. would that be worth it or just get a new vehicle?
I would do an engine swap. But that's my opinion
 
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Old 04-19-2019 | 09:34 AM
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I might be more inclined to do an electronics swap, and upgrade to the 96-97 PCM and wiring harness.......
 




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