AboutBen Deutschman Expertise 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.`
Experience 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'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
http://www.poci.org
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/76TAPage.html
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/benscarpage.html
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question i just purchase a 1986 dodge d-50 ram with the mitsibishi 2.0 4 cylinder.before i purchase it the guy went on vacation for five days then when he got back he drove it about 100 yards then started missing and eventually died. He put new timing belt on it and still doesnt work. i drained gas and put new in it and new spark plugs. new distributer. the fire from the coil is firing yellow. Please help
Answer There's a possibilty that your vehicle's Engine bent a Valve when the Timing Belt let loose. The only way I can think of to determine whether or not the Engine has a bent Valve, would be to remove the Valve Cover, and with the Coil Wire off, crank the Engine, and check to see if each Valve appears to be completely opening and closing.
