Engine woes

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Ohearchai

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Washington
First Name
Martin
Truck Year
1990
Truck Model
V1500 Suburban
Engine Size
5.7
Was running fine, had a bit of an exhaust by passenger side manifold/down pipe joint. On the freeway this morning, 10 miles in, she starts surging and sputtering, eventually dies on the side of the road. Was able to start her again, ran rough for a few miles, eventually died and wouldn't start again. Where do I start.
Thanks.
1990 v1500 suburban 350 tbi
 

Catbox

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First Name
Peter
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
C20 Silverado Camper Special
Engine Size
461
On a TBI I would start with the fuel system.
Does the pump run when you key it on?
If the filter has not been changed recently, change it.
Do the injectors fire?
If not, it could be the ignition module in the distributor.

My 1995 has presented me with all of these problems at one time or another.
 

Rickf

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Grafton NH
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Rick
Truck Year
1974, 1954 & a 1937
Truck Model
K20
Engine Size
350
You might start by testing for spark first, doesn't cost anything but time.
 

1lejohn

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texas
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john
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1985 , 2004
Truck Model
k-1500, 2500 HD
Engine Size
350, 6.7
Every engine is the same it needs fuel , air , and a spark to run. Start with one of these and then break it down into smaller parts.
 

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