1989 Chevy Silverado Engine starts but turns off

207,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOUTHERNRADO
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When I start my truck it runs for 3 seconds and cuts off. I just got it and has a new egr,fuel filter,fuel lines,plugs and wires, hoses, timing chain, belts. When the guy brung it to the house he said the guy who towed it there flooded the engine so I replaced the plugs.I know it is something simple but I dont know what?I even read the engine code and that says normal. Could this be an electrical problem? It is tbi.. plus I can't tell if it is a half or 3/4 ton? checked the title and the vin through a chevy dealer and to no avail I still don't know...How can I tell? Not on door either or glovebox... Please help!!!
Mar 7, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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look at the vin the fourth letter will be k and the next will be 1 if its half ton or 2 if its 3/4 and if its 3 then its one ton.
Mar 7, 2008 at 11:36 AM
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