Developed a crank-no start when it's wet outside

Tiny
JOHN383DART
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 200,000 MILES
I have a 2002 chevy s-10 pickup, 4.3 V6 vortec, 4 wheel drive. ISnow, rain, even high humidity.

Things already done: cap/rotor/wires/plugs; coil; fuel pump (fuel psi between 45-55). There was an issue with the distributor being chewed up by the cam - cam gear was inspected and is supposed to be in good shape. A used distributor was installed by the local shop. Engine has 200,000 miles. I was told the timing chain is a bit stretched but there is no timing problem.

When it is running, it purrs like a kitten. Good power, smooth idle, no smoke and there is no engine codes generated by the crank-no start problem. I have power to the coil when it's not starting, fuel in the system, even have a spark out of each cylinder wire but it still won't start.

Anybody out there have any idea? I think the car is possessed!
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 3:17 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the crank sensor? Also, in the dark, start the engine, open the hood, and mist everything down with water to watch for sparks or arcing.
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 3:21 AM
Tiny
JOHN383DART
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Ignition wires have been replaced by brand new and if the crank sensor was not functioning, I would get no spark from the coil into the distributor - which I am getting. I doubt that it's the crank sensor and it's definitely not the ignition wire - any other suggestion?
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 3:28 AM

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