Won`t Start

Dec 16, 2005 7 Replies
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About 6 weeks ago I received an '89 regular cab pick-up 2x4 5.7. My Dad gave it to me. The truck only has 70,000 mies,but the body is shot.



2 day`s ago it wouldn`t start. Cranks over fast,but doesn`t even try to fire.It is getting gas,but before I check the pressure,I`d like to know what it should be while cranking. It has spark,and I have also replaced the fuel filter. Should I check the compression? The plugs look good.Not wet from gas or oil. Any thoughts?

Thanks, Bill



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A

If it is getting fuel, the plugs would be wet. If it turns over and the plugs are not wet, you are not getting gas.

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B

My mistake. The plugs are wet. What`s the next step?

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my 89 chevy had similar problem. the ignition control module located in the distributor was bad. had it checked out at local napa store, they had equipment to run check. $ 34.00 let me know how you did. good luck

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B

I put a new timming chain on,along with a tune up. Plugs,wires,fuel filter,cap,rotor. It runs like a dream. I wish the body was good.

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H

Yea... got bit by that bug once myself. I keep an extra one in the truck now. It was a cold walk the last time.

HDS

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