No start when hot

1996 CHEVROLET 1500
50,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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DRJEFFJCOYLE
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1996 Vorted 5.7 liter. turns over but won't start after getting hot after driving in traffic 30 minutes. Cool off motor for an hour or two, starts right up.
New spark plugs, wires, distributor, coil, alternator, battery, fuel filter. Runs excellent, passed CA smog, gets hot and turns over fine, but fails to start.
No codes come up on scanner.
Nov 24, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

When it will not start, I would check the fuel pressure. Chances are the fuel pump is failing when it gets hot.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The pressure specs are below for you. You can rent a tester at a parts store.

FUEL PRESSURE
1. Ignition "OFF" for 10 Seconds.
2. With ignition "ON," engine "OFF" and fuel pump running, pressure should be 385-430 kPa (56-62 psi).
For additional fuel pressure testing procedures,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Roy


REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. See: Fuel Delivery and Air Induction > Procedures
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Assembly. See: Fuel Tank > Procedures
5. Remove the fuel sender unit assembly by turning the cam lock counterclockwise using tool J 39765.
6. Disconnect the fuel pump from the sender assembly.

Pull the fuel pump up into the attaching hose while pulling outward from the bottom support.
Do Not damage the rubber insulator or the strainer.

7. Inspect the fuel pump attaching hose for signs of deterioration.
8. Inspect the rubber sound insulation at the bottom of the pump.
9. Inspect the strainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the fuel pump assembly into the attaching hose.
2. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank. Insert a new O-ring seal.
3. Install the cam lock assembly. Turn the cam lock clockwise to lock it.
4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Assembly. See: Fuel Tank > Procedures
5. Add fuel removed from the tank.
6. Check for fuel leaks.

6.1. Turn the ignition ON for 2 seconds.
6.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
6.3. Again, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
6.4. Check for fuel leaks.
Nov 24, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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