1988 GMC Sierra wont start

1988 GMC SIERRA
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TIM30
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1988 GMC Sierra V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My '88 GMC will start just fine on a cold start. When I drive it for 1 mile and turn it off , it wont start. It turns over but wont fire. I have changed the ignition coil,distributor cap and rotor button. Did not fix problem. It almost feels like it's flooding out. there is a slight gas smell when I try to restart it. thinking maybe it's the fuel pump. would like a second opinion before i dish out more money. your help is needed and very appreciated. thank you
Apr 9, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, 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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Apr 9, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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SAUCERGUY
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Ignition control module, super easy to fix. They go out in these makes and models often and are hard to pinpoint.

Pop open the distributor cap, its mounted with 2 screws, just a flat semicircle plate. Unplug the two electrical connectors, replace and put it all back together, you are done.

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