1985 Chevrolet Silverado Chevy

1985 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
93,000 MILES • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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RASEANS85
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I was driving down the highway in my truck, it was running fine. Then out of nowhere it stopped accelerating. The oil pressure went all the way down and the steering wheel locked itself. I pulled over and turned it off, when I checked my oil it was very low so I added a quart. It will crank, sound like it wants to start but wont turn all the way over. Can you help?
Aug 2, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine? Is the fuel pump pressure within the manufacturer's specs?
Aug 2, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure switch-it powers the fuel pump
Aug 2, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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RASEANS85
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Thanks man, where is the switch located?
Aug 3, 2014 at 2:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check on the back of the engine near the distributor
Aug 3, 2014 at 6:05 AM
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