what would cause the engine to rev and then stall ?

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
210,000 MILES
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TERRYRICHARDS1
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My 97 chevy truck (5.7L) starts easily revs to 2800 rpm for about 5 seconds and dies. It has plenty of gas but the wires at the coil (3 wire connector) seem to be a possible problem, Could this be a bad ignition coil or what ??
Jul 30, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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HMAC300
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could be a coil or connection. but check your fuel pressure and check for a vacuum leak as well
Jul 30, 2012 at 10:46 PM
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