1991 Chevy Cheyenne engine

300,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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SCOTTNALICIA
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My truck won't stay running unless you keep your foot on the gas and when doing so its back firing and shooting flames from the fuel injectors
Jul 31, 2010 at 1:24 PM
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HMAC300
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short each cylinder out by removing plug wires from plugs one at a time. When you find the offending cylinder check for compression, it may be either a bent/broken pushrod or valve spring/valve or burnt valve..
Aug 29, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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