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Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
Coil gives spark to distributor, new crank sensor, fuel pump pressure 60 lbs no spark to plugs.
Saturday, April 15th, 2017 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
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Logic would dictate the distributor cap has moisture or carbon-tracking inside it, or the rotor is shorted, but logic does not always pan out. Still, I would start with those before searching for more elusive causes. Also, check for the carbon brush in the center of the cap. If that wear down, the point can be reached when the spark will find an easier path to follow.
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Sunday, April 16th, 2017 AT 1:34 AM
Tiny
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Changed cap, rotor and plugs before response and still nothing, decided to just get rid of tomorrow.
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Sunday, April 16th, 2017 AT 5:43 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Did you change the coil wire? It could be shorted not getting the spark to the distributor.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 AT 12:04 PM

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