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Originally Posted by Helix
Sounds like the ignition module got too hot and shut down until it cooled off.
I am not familiar with the Dodge vans, but what you described was the identical symptoms that effected the Ford Rangers that had the ignition module on the distributor a few years back. The would get too hot and the engine would shutoff. It was like you turned the key to the off position, and wouldn't restart until it had cooled down.
You could pour bottled water on the module to cool it and restart.
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I think that's the answer. Runs like it's right off the showroom floor tonight. I'm keeping a close eye on it and just driving locally for few days. Oil pressure/levels are fine, everything's back to normal. (I hope). I was driving it all day in heavy freeway traffic on the hottest day of the year.
Reminds me of when I had a '69 Camaro. The starter motor was next to the exhaust and wouldn't start when hot. Chevy actually came out with a 'fix' for it, a half-assed heat shield that never worked. I just always kept a couple of gallons of water in the trunk to pour and cool. Worked every time.