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Ttuck problem

I went out this morning to start my 1990 Chevy Silverado and it wouldn't start. The weather is rainy and about 52 degrees it has been down in single digits. I checked the fuel and spark and both are good. Could it be moisture in the distributor cap.
buckyevans
Jan 2
2005
If you're getting spark, then I'd rule out moisture. There's alot else that could be wrong... maybe water in the fuel? Charles
Jan 2
Ttuck problem Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Sun, Jan 2, 2005, 2:52pm (CST+1) From: buckyevans@webtv.net (big=A0fish=A02003) I went out this morning to start my 1990 Chevy Silverado and it wouldn't start. The weather is rainy and about 52 degrees it has been down in single digits. I checked the fuel and spark and both are good. Could it be moisture in the distributor cap. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Probably not, if you are getting good spark. But it just take a few minutes to check it. I could go through a check list for you, but figure you probably have it started by now :).

JK

jbkbub
Jan 2
Fuel pump, could be the fuse for it, but I doubt it Rodney
Jan 2
Could also be the timing belt. Henry
Jan 2
Gas starvation ? Disconnect fuel line to see if any comes out. Jerry
Jan 2
Metal gas tank or fuel lines by chance?? With the dew point being so low and near the temperature a bit of the old Methyl Hydrate in the gas wouldn't hurt at all! Be careful with this stuff, very toxic and dangerous!! 10 x more explosive than gasoline!! With the weather conditions we have right now it wouldn't be a bad idea to put some in just for the hell of it! -- Steve Steve
Jan 2
Probably injected engine. Pour a little gas in the throttle body and see if it starts. Could be frozen fuel line with water, or a bad fuel pump or pressure regulator. I just got the fuel pump changed on the wifes 96 Blazer as did not put out enough pressure. Pull the fuel line at the throttle body and see if any fuel delivered. My 89 S-10 did have a pump go out and no fuel at the TB. Also, check to see of it is GOOD spark. Needs to jump at least an 3/4 inch gap. Can be either the coil or the sensor in the distributor. If weak yellow spark is probably the coil, if no spark the module in the distributor. Calif
Jan 3
Moisture in the cap can definitely keep it from starting. It causes the spark to jump all over the place instead of just the electrode it is suppose to. IBNFSHN
Jan 2
Why not just call your local auto mechanic? PlaneMan
Jan 2
On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:52:17 -0500, buckyevans@webtv.net (big fish Dwayne
Jan 3
   

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