Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups The Silverado & Sierra have been two of the best selling trucks in the US for decades, and is truly proven to be "like a rock".

2014 Chevy Silverado
Platform: Truck, GMT 400, 800, & 900

Starting issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 8, 2012 | 6:23 PM
  #1  
Ryan Brickel's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Default Starting issue

1999 Chevy k3500 454. I try and start my truck and its cranks just doesnt turn over unless i hit the gas. its like theres no fuel in the lines until it primes itself..

Any idea?!
Reply
Old May 8, 2012 | 9:25 PM
  #2  
oldchevy's Avatar
CF Monarch
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,216
Likes: 438
From: Miami, FL.
Default

Does it run good once it starts? If so the check valve in the fuel pump assembly is bad.
Reply
Old May 9, 2012 | 4:37 AM
  #3  
Ryan Brickel's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Default

Yep runs great after that. It feels like im starting a carbed truck. . If that valve is bad do i have to replace the whole assembly or just that valve. Or witch is easier.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bassexplosion
Cavalier
1
Jun 2, 2008 3:30 PM
neelay
Impala
4
Oct 11, 2006 3:31 PM
robin_hood
Cavalier
8
Sep 13, 2006 10:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 4:11 AM.