1990 Chevy Truck tune up maybe

1990 CHEVROLET TRUCK
85,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDIC60789
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i have a 1990 chevrolet truck and it started out just having trouble running when it rained. now it is missing out and will hardly stay running. do you have any ideas?
Jan 7, 2009 at 10:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you only had trouble when it rains, chances are it could use a good tune up. When the plug wires or distributor cap get older, they don't resist moisture and cause a miss. I would try that first if it hasn't been done for some time.

Joe
Jan 8, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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