1987 Chevrolet Truck truck wont stay running

1987 CHEVROLET TRUCK
185,000 MILES
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SCOTTSDALE87
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truck will start and run for approximately 10-15 seconds then dies.
replaced fuel pump,fuel filter,fuel lines,fuel pump relay,ignition module,cap.rotor,ecc. (engine control computer) and battery! still starts and still dies after 10-15 seconds of running
Sep 29, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When it dies, double check fuel pressure and also look for spark-if okay check the EGR and PCV valves
Sep 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM
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SCOTTSDALE87
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today replaced throttle positioning sensor! still running and then stalling after 10-15 sec. check engine light does work and has never come on or sent a code!
Sep 30, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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will it stumble, like its running out of gas, or just shut off??? if it stumbles, try spraying some carb clean into it, see if it stays running.... this will verify if its fuel, or spark.
Oct 1, 2013 at 7:37 PM