changed the distributor and plugs and wires all new, now it will not start?
1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
250,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
ROBBY THICKSTEN
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Truck was running fine changed the distributor and plugs and wires all new now won't start.
May 24, 2023 at 4:54 AM
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STRAILER
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55,249 POSTS
It sounds like when you installed the distributor you got it a tooth off which will make the engine not start. Here is how the unit is installed in the images below. This guide may help as well:
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