1993 GMC Sonoma Wont' start occasionally

1993 GMC SONOMA
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DJK4013
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1993 GMC Sonoma 6 cyl Manual 131000 miles

My GMC will not start - it will turn over and fire but wont start. AFter about an hour or so, it will start. I hear the fuel pump kick on. What could be the problem, I don't know where to start?
Oct 9, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump. If okay test the IACV, TPS and MAP sensor
Oct 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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How do you check the fuel pressure?

Also, I just went to try to start it to get it home, now, it will not start. It is turning over and sparking and I hear the fuel pump kick on too.
Oct 9, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it a TBI or CFI fuel system?
Oct 9, 2009 at 1:14 PM
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DJK4013
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TBI.

I'm starting to think it's the timing. When it did run (this morning) it seemed to be idiling a little fast. Could this be it? Not outraegous, just little faster than normal.

How do I check this and/or replace?

My spark plugs and plug wires are only about 2 years old. The fuel pump is two years old too. I know it's not the fuel pump, I can hear it kick on.
Oct 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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