5.9 360 fires but dies when let off key

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Asked by thomaskennett Feb 02, 2016 at 03:33 AM about the 1984 Dodge RAM 150 LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1984 w150. 5.9 360. fires while cranking. dies
when I let off the key.   ran wire from battery to coil
and it runs fine, hot wired a switch in.
new ballist on fire wall. new starter relay on wheel
well. new battery, alt, regulator.    any ideas ?

4 Answers

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ok ill check those. would having it hot wired from spliced into coil power wire to battery make my alt push out too much amps when reved up?

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Well I replaced ignition switch on the column. didn't change anything , and replaced voltage regulator again.

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