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Having trouble starting. truck turns over but doesn't seem like getting gas. 5.3.liter vortex engine. Need to troubleshoot fuel system. needs suggestions as where to start. are there any known problems with fuel system. 1997 gmc 1500 silverado
Hello Barnel,
I would start by first listening to see if the fuel pump is running in the tank, and then follow that up with a fuel pressure test.
Possibilities are a blown fuse, a plugged filter, a bad connection, a bad fuel pump, and a bad crank sensor.
Are you sure there is spark?
Van
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| Comment | Thank you so much for your comments. They came so quickly. I wish I could have explained myself more clearly with the right terms for my engine. I am new to working on my truck as I have only done a few major things on it, and before that only on a VW Karmin Ghia. I finished the motor mounts without a hitch. It just took forever to get to all the bolts. I had to take the bottom attachment off first that was mounted to the frame before I could get to the bolts that were on the mount attached to the engine. It was a long laborous project. I learned that I had to take the fan shroud off to lift the engine higher, and I re attached the lift chain to a less stressfull place on the engine. I am not sure what I shifted but it is the long metal covering that apparently covers the valves/pistons? The chain was wrapped in such a way that it shifted it just a hair. Yikes. Other than that it runs now, I feel a little bit of difference in how the engine cycles down after putting on the gas...It shutters differently throughout the frame. I hope that is natural. I'm sorry I didn't mention the V6 1994 Z version of the engine...Manual Transmission, 2 wheel drive part at the beginning. I had plenty of clearance for the distributor cap so no worries there. My only other worry is that I might have added some stress to an already cracked exhaust manifold that I need to get replaced soon, but don't have the time or money to do that. Thanks again. I'll have a few more questions to ask of you soon. Sincerely Scott Solberg | ||
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I have been maintaining a fleet of approximately 55 light, medium and heavy vehicles for over 20 years. Most are 4X4 pickups and off road fire fighting trucks. Some medium duty trucks. Some military light trucks. I can answer most questions concerning 4X4 engine, drive line, suspension, electrical, and fuel, both diesel and gasoline. Ford, GM, and Dodge, old and new, but prefferably not newer than 99.
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