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1991 Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Distributor, Rpm.
Mileage: 124,000 miles.

Asked on April 2, 2011

91 s10 blazer 4.3 liter

91 s10 blazer 4.3 just installed new distributor have spark, have fuel, engine will not start just's turns over
Avatar Asked by emmell2560

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Replied on April 2, 2011

Were you having this issue, before you worked on it? If the computer doesn't see an rpm signal, it won't pulse the injector/s. With bypass ignition system and o/p switch in the fuel pump circuit, it is possible to have spark at the plugs and fuel pressure,engine cranking, even though the computer doesn't see an rpm signal,but, no rpm signal, no injector pulse.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on April 2, 2011

If TBI, can you see injector spray pattern, engine cranking?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on April 2, 2011

Blazer was running fine and just shut off like someone had turned off ignition switch. Had bad pickup coil in distributor so I replaced distributor, cap, rotor, wires. Can smell and see fuel in tbi after cranking. Where do I go from here? Thanks Chris

Tiny Response from emmell2560
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Replied on April 3, 2011

if u replaced the complete dist. u need 2 remove it get the motor on top dead center then put it back in with the rotor pointing to the #1 wire on the dist. cap.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on April 3, 2011

Thought It might be a timing issue will try in am when i can see. Was having a hard time reading degrees on pointer to find zero. Do you know which end of pointer 0 is at?

Tiny Response from emmell2560
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Replied on April 3, 2011

Also check the fuel pump and oil pressure switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 3, 2011

I have fuel in tbi. where is the oil pressure switch? Do you mean sending unit? and how do I test it to see if it's bad?

Tiny Response from emmell2560
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Replied on April 3, 2011

if u removed the dist. and didnt put it back right the engine is out of time.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on April 4, 2011

parts store will have the firing order and location of #1 wire on the dist.cap.then install the wires going clock wise. gl

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on April 4, 2011

F/O clockwise 165432

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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