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    tombryant Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 7, 2007, 09:27 AM
    Dodge Van
    I have an 81 Dodge Van, 440 engine, getting gas, firing from coil, points set at 16k, fire to plugs, new plugs. Won't start. What else can it be?
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    Nov 7, 2007, 09:35 AM
    Check voltage regulator. On older vehicles, a bad voltage regulator can prevent starting. Also, check all under-dash and under-hood fuses with a test light or multimeter. Examine distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires. Check compression.
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