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Ran for about 5 mins then shut off now it will not start?

Tiny
DARRELLBOTTOMS
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • RWD
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Okay, first off the whole distributor moved one day while trying to crank it I tightened the distributor clamp down and would not start. Next day I switched the 2 and 4 plug wires and it started right up and ran for about 5 mins then shut off now it will not start motor turns as normal any idea. Thanks
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Friday, April 8th, 2016 AT 2:19 PM

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Tiny
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Check timing first as it may be out of time although I don't think so. Then check ignition module auto parts can do it. Then check for spark and fuel pressure with a gauge.41-47 psi auto parts rent it. Check to see if spark going to dist
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Friday, April 8th, 2016 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much. Yeah I dont think timing jumped neither.
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Friday, April 8th, 2016 AT 4:56 PM
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Hey DARRELLBOTTOMS,

Can you try checking the fuel pressure, you can rent a gauge from an auto parts store if you don't have one. https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Let me know how it goes
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 AT 1:41 PM

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