Fix ’83 Dodge stalls on Highway 55—budget TN truck revival tips!

Hey y’all, it’s Tennessee Truck Revival—where we’re keepin’ classic rigs alive with Middle Tennessee grit. I’m Tullahoma-born, raised on my great-grandpa’s ’76 Ford Ranger—blue and white—haulin’ hay past Motlow College. But my ’83 Dodge D150 three-speed? That truck taught me hard lessons, stallin’ out on Highway 55 to Shelbyville, leavin’ me cussin’ under the AEDC sky. Whether you’re stuck near Lynchburg or limpin’ to Winchester, here’s how to fix those stalls in 2025 with budget tools, keepin’ your Dodge runnin’ like it’s 1983.

Step 1: Check the Spark

My Dodge died mid-drive—no spark. I grabbed a multimeter to test the ignition coil—$20 fix, as I learned in my breakdown post. Fouled spark plugs? Clean ‘em with a wire brush or swap ‘em—$15. A flashlight helps spot bad wires. Shelbyville swaps, per my junkyard post, got me a cheap coil once.

Step 2: Fuel Flow Fix

Stalls often mean fuel trouble. My D150’s carb was gummed up, like I fixed in my carb post. Drain bad gas with a siphon pump, hit it with fuel system cleaner, and swap the fuel filter—$30 total. Use a screwdriver set to tweak the carb. Lynchburg dust clogs filters fast, so check ‘em.

Step 3: Battery and Connections

A weak battery stalls ya quick. Test it with a battery tester—$15—or charge it with a battery charger. My Dodge had loose cables; a wrench set tightened ‘em. Clean terminals with a terminal brush—$10. Tullahoma’s humidity rusts connections, so stay sharp.

Step 4: Test and Roll

Fire it up—my Dodge growled after these fixes, ready to tow like in my tow post. If it stumbles, recheck the carb with a screwdriver. Total cost? $60-$100, way less than a $500 shop bill. Your D150’ll cruise Highway 55 to Winchester smooth.

Got a Highway 55 stall story? Share below—I’m listenin’. Next, I’ll tackle budget exhaust upgrades. Stay with Tennessee Truck Revival—where Dodges don’t stay stalled!