Mopar Power loss problem

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Mar 26, 2006 | 12:29 AM

bitesomthing

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Mopar Power loss problem

Ok i know its not a ford but need a little help,
I have a 1980 Motor home that has a dodge 440( i think ) in it. the problem i have is that when i press the gas pedal more then 3/4 of the way down i lose all power, i mean ALL POWER, it loses lights, Radio, and kills the motor after i lift up on pedal a little it usually starts running again.
I do not know how the gas pedal would even connect with electric power but something is going way wrong with it.
This problem started after i have put about 100 miles on it, I bought it used and have only had it on one trip, It did not act funny on the way to my trip, but did start just as i started to head home.
If i feather the gas peddle i can get up to speed such as 65-70 mph and not have a problem til i mesh down on peddle ( to pass someone or climb hill) then the power ( ELectric and gas) both die out then resume power if i lift up one peddle.
Any help is surely appreciated,
Thanks Chris

Mar 26, 2006 | 12:45 AM

76supercab2

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sounds to me like the throttle linkage has chafed a wire somewhere. I would try to inpsect the linkage under the dash and under hood. activate it and see if it touches any wires.

Mar 26, 2006 | 01:23 AM

Ford_Six

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Maybe it has a bad motor mount and is pulling a wire taught as the engine torques over?

Mar 26, 2006 | 02:03 AM

Torque1st

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Check the power with the engine off, if it fails then it is probably in the pedal linkage. If the power does not go off I would suspect engine motion.