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About Ben Deutschman
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Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
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I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
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B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
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Automotive - 74 Dodge Pickup, 318 electronic ignition
Expert: Ben Deutschman - 9/13/2008
Question
Sir,
I have a 74 Dodge pickup with a 318 2V, with electronic ignition. It starts OK when weather has been dry. But when damp, it won't start at all. (Engine is not wet under hood - must be just dampness.) Anyway, when this happens there is zero spark. I have replaced the ECU, ballast is OK, and have replaced coil. Plug wires and plugs are fairly new. Is there anything (sensors etc.)left to check other than the pick-up in the distributor? I'm hoping that is not it, as I dread pulling the distributor to change. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The fact that the dampness is when it acts up has me left without a clue.
Answer
Generally, a no start, with dampness, would more than likely be bad Plug Wires, or a maybe a cracked Distributor Cap. Not always is the crack noticeable, but even a tiny crack, could cause problems in damp weather. I doubt the Pick-Up in the Distributor would be the culprit, as a bad Pick-Up, would cause a no start all the time. Given you have a 1974 vehicle, things are pretty much basic. There is no Computer, therefore no sensors to send signals to anything. The only other thought I have, is a primary power wire, with a crack in the insulation, that in damp weather, is shorting to ground (i.e., the primary power lead to the Coil, or the two leads going into the Distributor.
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