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1999 Chevy Astro wont start

Tiny
GIL CORDOVA
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 69,000 MILES
New fuel pump, distributor cap, rotor. Will not start but does kick over. When I put gas directly into carb it sort of wants to but will not help thx.
Monday, September 28th, 2009 AT 5:05 PM

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Tiny
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Are you getting a good snapping blue spark?
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Monday, September 28th, 2009 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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Yes iam getting a good blue spark
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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If you are getting a good spark and it tries to start when you use starting fluid, then you're not getting fuel to the engine. Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Here is a how to.

http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

I need to know what the pressure is and then we'll move on from there.

Joe
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 7:56 AM

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