Stalling 1990 gmc 1500 5.7

1990 GMC C1500
180,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHAD CAWLEY
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I was driving my 1990 gmc sierra 5.7 v8 when it just started to sputter and back fire a couple times I was not able to increases speed while this was going on for about three miles when I got to my destination the tuck was running really rough then stalled . I smelled a rich oder of fuel. I had a tune up about a 1,500 miles ago fuel filter new fuel pump and modular cap and roter the tuck turns over but now will not start the truck has about 180,000 miles without a rebuild
Dec 5, 2010 at 3:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Dec 5, 2010 at 8:07 AM
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