Truck in question does crank, but it does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 88,000 MILES
The truck in question does crank, but it does not start. The following has been done to it:

Distributor cap & rotor have been changed; and so has the spark plugs, spark plug wiring, crankshaft angle sensor, ignition control module, ignition coil, and starter.

The truck originally broke down on the road and that is where we discovered that the distibutor had come loose. Since then we have not been able to start the truck.
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 AT 4:02 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

You will need spark, fuel and compression to start the engine.
Have you got a chance to check for spark and fuel?

You can check for fuel pressure.
You should have 55-62 PSI of pressure with key on and engine off.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-fuel-pump-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Last item would be check for cylinder compression.
Low compression will keep the engine from starting even with spark and fuel.

Here are few helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-compression
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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