2000 Chevrolet S 10 Engine Stopped Running 70 Mph Starter Wont Turn Over Still

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
23,600 MILES
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JIMGOBESKI64
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My engine stopped running at 70 mph. Starter wont turn over. still have lights etc on dash.
Mar 9, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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does the motor even turn by hand????

Roy
Mar 9, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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JIMGOBESKI64
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engine does turn over with starter. does not fire. Fuel? Timing chain?
Mar 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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once again, does it turn by hand??? trying to determine if the engine has seized

Roy
Mar 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM
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JIMGOBESKI64
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Yes It turns by hand
Mar 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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the fact that it shut off at 70 indicates loss of fuel pressure or spark. you say it wont crank??? is the battery fully charged???

Roy
Mar 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM
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JIMGOBESKI64
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My mistake. I fully sharged the battery and it does crank but does not fire
Mar 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check fuel pressure and spark

Roy
Mar 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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JIMGOBESKI64
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My mechanic says timing chain. Is that fixable or are valves and pistons possibly damaged
Mar 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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