97 GMC truck, changed fuel pump about a month ago and it ran fine, then starting doing the same thing yesterday with it not starting, changed fuel filter again started and ran fine let it sit for half

Asked by Jeremy Apr 20, 2015 at 07:57 AM

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a day doing same thing won,t start again
just acting like it is,nt getting gas

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Reelin68 answered 9 years ago

Pull a couple of plugs. If they are soaked with fuel, try changing out the ECT. If defective, it will cause too much fuel to be injected and it will flood. Are you sure you're getting spark?

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