tahoe won't start

[c_mccann]

I would run a compression test to verify the timing chain hasn't just a tooth or two, that will verify compression and timing.

60 psi fuel pressure is certainly adequate, and I understand we have spark...

or, if this still has a distributor (which I think it does), set the engine on TDC on compession stroke an see where the rotor points...

I got stuck one day on a old Camaro with the 70's style EFI and we never could figure out why it wouldn't run...but a new distributor fixed it.

And somedays you are down to slitting wiring harnesses with a razor blade trying to find an internal flaw.

Howard

Maybe ignition.... Mine would just wind, wind and no start til it winded for about 25 seconds. It would do it cold and hot- just at random. Dealer replaced the 'spider' fuel assembly, the system always had adequate pressure, not sure of the psi, but it was in spec after spider and fuel pump was replaced.

By any chance was the truck ever run out of fuel?

 

[woody]

back from the shop. new rotor and cap.fire up. thank

 

[Sunnfjordingen]

What in the hell does Clinton, Bush or Obama have to do with the man's Tahoe not starting? Talk about going off track.

Guess you dont have a spark , your distributor pickup is broken...

 

[ratdoggy]

An engine needs 4 things. You left out timing.

Actually I think you need compression too. Doubt he's got a hole in each piston though. Usually it'll run like but it'll run

 

[hetkind]

back from the shop. new rotor and cap.fire up. thank

I guess you didn't have a spark...

 

[Sunnfjordingen]

back from the shop. new rotor and cap.fire up. thank

Ouups,....didnt see that one

 

[ratdoggy]

Neighbor of mine was dicking with his car for a couple of days. The first day I walked over and he told me it just stalled and wouldn't start. One of the questions i asked was does the distributor rotor turn? He said that couldn't be it so I went home and saw him playing with it for a couple of hours over the weekend. I went over again to see if I could help him and I finally got him to try checking the dist. Well long story short he pulled the cap and cranked the engine; rotor no turney. He broke the timing belt.

 

[red97k1500]

What we have is a d*ckw*d who this his own little Fox, Rush, Hannity and Beck driven political fantasy is a good reason to blame the current president for every sin under the sun.

Wonder who he blames when he can't get his cheney up after he has already forked over a few greasy bills the local *** worker.

 

[jay50]

What we have is a d*ckw*d who this his own little Fox, Rush, Hannity and Beck driven political fantasy is a good reason to blame the current president for every sin under the sun.

Wonder who he blames when he can't get his cheney up after he has already forked over a few greasy bills the local *** worker.

Step back from that Tennesse 'pipe

 

[hetkind]

just moonshine in these hills...there is a least one old still site on my property.

And a keg of beer in the shop...

 

[rburke65]

back from the shop. new rotor and cap.fire up. thank

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