Engine will not start up and run?

Tiny
JOE1953
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 224,000 MILES
Truck the engine will crank but will not start fire is not getting to the distributor what all can cause fire not to get to the distributor? Is there some way I can check to find out why fire is not getting to the distributor? I need to get this truck running.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 AT 7:31 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The ignition module and pick up coil go out on these all the time, they are in the distributor. Here are instructions and diagrams to help you change it out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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No I havn't check the ignition module and the crank sensor.
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 AT 8:27 PM
Tiny
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How do I check the ignition module and the crank sensor?
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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I would recommend removing them and having them tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free.

here is a guide that can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 8:57 AM
Tiny
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Where is the crank sensor Located?
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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 9:07 AM
Tiny
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92 doesnt have one
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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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I call autozone for a crank sensor he said this truck don't have a crank sensor on it so what I do now?
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 9:53 PM
Tiny
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I will double check my books tonight, but I thought a 92 would have one. Have you checked the ignition module?
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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I had the ignition module check it was bad all fixed!
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 AT 12:36 PM
Tiny
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Just to jump in, this sounds just like a failed pump as mentioned. We need to check pressure and go from there. Here is a guide that will walk through this.

Let's run through this and see what we have and go from there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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