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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Question Z71 wont hit.

I've got a 98 Z71 with a 350 it ran fine yesterday and now it wont start. Turns over good shows plenty of oil pressure when cranking just doesn't seem to have any spark. I replaced plugs, wires, and distributor cap two months ago. Any ideas on where to start all the ignition dues are good. Thanks for any ideas.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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i would start with the fuel pump.. turn the key on but dont start..can you hear the pump turn on? then go from there... since thats free..and easy
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 1:48 PM
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Fuel pump starts with key on runs about 3 to 5 seconds. I also tried a small amount of starting fluid. Didn't even try to hit which leads me to believe its not getting any fire. Is there a ignition relay or anything that could keep it from firing?
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 7:15 PM
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grab one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-2757-...0129150&sr=1-8

If you have an HEI system get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-2756-...129521&sr=8-16

If you can light that thing up then your ignition system is fine. Just unplug an ignition wire and plug it onto this tool, then clip it to a good ground and crank the engine. If this tool sparks your good if not you may have a bad ignition coil or maybe a bad ignition switch.

Last edited by frickenbored; Nov 18, 2010 at 7:19 PM.
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