I have a 85 chevy and on the way home after filling it up in stopped running. It would not fire from that point on. What could cause it not to fire?

Asked by mrcalvin55 Mar 30, 2014 at 09:58 PM about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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I have checked all the plugs and wires, replaced the coil, the ignition module, and checked fuses under dashboard. Still doesn't fire. What else can I try?

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smatlock67 answered 10 years ago

Check fuel pump...possibly timing problem

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James answered 10 years ago

pull a plug, if soaked with fuel the tank is too full until a problem is corrected with the evap

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Derek answered 10 years ago

does it crank over if so check for spark and fuel

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I have a 85 chevy and on the way home after filling it up in stopped running. It would not fire from that point on. What could cause it not to fire?

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