i have a 1985 dodge pickup with a 400 in it and with the lights on it runs bad ?

At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to:

Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics.
Accept money for answers that you provide.
Communicate privately with other members (PM).
See fewer ads.

1000rrguy

Jul 22, 2012, 08:00 AM

My brother has a 1985 dodge ram with a 400 in it . It seems to run ok untill you turn the lights on and then it spits and spudders very bad . Any ideas would be appreciated .

TxGreaseMonkey

Jul 23, 2012, 04:41 AM

. Remove and fully charge/replace the battery.

. Check the alternator. Regulated battery voltage should be 14 to 15 volts.

Most auto parts stores will test these items for free.

hywaytrucker

Aug 14, 2012, 05:31 PM

it would be electrical