Why won't my truck start

Asked by Dallas1990 Feb 22, 2016 at 06:15 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced the fuel pump in my 1996 chevy k1500  and now it won't start
so I replaced the fuel filter the fuel relay as well and I also replaced the crank
sensor and I'm getting plenty of fuel pressure up at the fuel rail it will start with
starter fluid but will only run for a few seconds what do I do

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That a vortec engine? If so spraying starter fluid in it can possibly damage the plastic intake and spider injectors.

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