1995 Chevy Tahoe Engine would not start; now running very

120,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PATINPARKTON
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Tahoe only used to tow a bassboat; slight blue smoke for past 6 months; very infrequent use; moved boat 6 feet; turned engine off; tried to restart and felt slight "bump" from under hood; engine would not restart; had it towed to shop; getting gas, but seemed to be fault somewhere in ignition system; mechanic recommended full tune up; replace wires, plugs, distributor cap, etc. Engine starts but very rough; smoke, from exhaust; incomplete combustion. Checking timing at moment. Any thoughts?
Oct 25, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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PEAR69
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Do a compression and leak down test on all cylinders.
Oct 26, 2009 at 11:57 PM
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