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98 5.9 1500 ram one day now won't idle

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Old Mar 2, 2025 | 09:23 AM
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Default 98 5.9 1500 ram one day now won't idle

New plugs, wires, cap and rotor, battery. Will run if I hold down accelerator but it sounds like it's missing.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2025 | 09:28 AM
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What plugs? Firing order correct?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2025 | 09:57 AM
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I've set the timing according to Chilton
 
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Did it run before you did the work?
 
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I've set the timing according to Chilton
You mean fuel sync? Timing is adjusted by the pcm.
 
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