why does my dodge keep dying?

[nick b]

i have a 1996 dodge ram 2500 4x4. 360 v8 auto. it runs great but it'll die maybe once every few weeks. it'll just sputter die then it'll start rite back up wen i crank it over. i have no clue why its doin this. i doesnt have a fuel filter outside either. an i had someone tell me it could be because my temp gauge is broken. i'd really appreciate some opinions, thanks