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1997 Chevy Truck Truck won't start

Tiny
TERRI1970
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
The truck started out not wanting to start right away, I would have to crank the engine for more than a second to get it to start. Then it wouldn't start at all. I got it running by using ether and it started and ran for more than 2 weeks, sometimes still a little hard to start, but it runs fine. Then it stopped starting again. I have changed the fuel filter, fuel pump, wiring harness for the fuel pump, rotor cap, and still no luck. I have had people tell me to change the coil, beat on the computer, lol etc. And would like to get it fixed without spending a boat load of money. The truck runs perfect when it starts, no missing out or anything and it has spark. Any ideas?
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 10:02 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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  • 17,250 POSTS
Start with the basics, and work your way up, Last tune up was? Wires plugs ALL filters? If all that is ok, check for a stuck EGR, then test fuel pump pressure, If it won't restart, determine what's missing, the engine needs three things to run, Spark at all plugs, gas to all cylinders, and compression in all cylinders, tho an engine may run lacking one in one cylinder, it won't run very well!
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 10:17 AM

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