90's Durango - Mechanic told friend to scrap

plumkrazee70 said
It is a 4.7L! Vin: N. Dang it! Well I may still go over and check compression, etc. It's just weird that it would restart if the timing was off.

I still think fuel issue. Listen for the fuel pump first. If you don't hear a buzz, hit the center of the tank with a soft mallet or your hand to jar the pump, sometimes it will make them run again for a moment. If it does fire like that, it's time for a pump.