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1989 GMC C2500 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Rebuild, Distributor.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on May 26, 2012

I have an 89 chevy c2500 that I tried to rebuild because of a leak in the gasket.

I have an 89 chevy c2500 that I tried to rebuild because of a leak in the gasket. It is my first time rebuilding an engine and for some reason it wont start (go figure). I have spark and I can see the gas running into the carb. Also it seems struggle cranking over when I try to start it almost as if the serpentine belt was too tight.
Avatar Asked by chefevan

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Replied on May 26, 2012

what motor? how much of a rebuild did you do?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 26, 2012

350 5.7, I had to replace the gaskets so all the way to the headers

Tiny Response from chefevan
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Replied on May 27, 2012

so a top end rebuild is what you did, heads/intake. if crankover is fighting back timing is probably off. did you try squirting some gas in carb and turning distributor?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 28, 2012

I did the gas spits back out, the person that took the distributor out didnt mark the spot so not sure if its positioned right and not sure if the rocker arms were adjusted correctly. would the crankshaft have anything to do with that?

Tiny Response from chefevan
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Replied on May 28, 2012

Your valve and ignition timing is off-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 29, 2012

How do I adjust the v

Tiny Response from chefevan
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Replied on May 29, 2012

alves, and is there any other way to set the timing then by just turning it around 180?

Tiny Response from chefevan
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Replied on May 29, 2012

so if you decided to do this job you did it with no instructions to go by? like go to library and read a book?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 29, 2012

Read a book, thanks a lot ****hole.

Tiny Response from chefevan
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Replied on May 29, 2012

All we trying to do here is get more information from you so that we know what directions to approach your problem -You choose to comeback with your filthy mouth-Good Luck seeking for a fast fix-I doubt you'll get it

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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