1999 Chevy Tahoe cant keep running

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
170,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STACEY082878
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i recently replaced heads due to heads being blown. i olaced everything back together as instructed and now it wont stay running it acts rough when trying to start. like its having a hard time to start. when i do get it started its with starting fluid and then dies a few moments later. what should i check. I have checked the fuel pump and its working.
Sep 2, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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PEAR69
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Your distributer is probably installed one or two teeth off..When you do install it correctly -- remember that you cannot set the timing without a scan tool capable of this procedure. This means a trip to the dealer to get the timing correct...A timing light DOES NOT WORK.
Sep 7, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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