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My 97 Chevy Tahoe (5.7L, 180K miles) hasn't started since the BIG snow in Chicago, no problems prior to this. Had a little bit of snow in the engine compartment, but nothing more than you expect from a normal snow storm with a little bit of wind. The fuel pressure is approx 50 psi with the ignition in the on position and increases to 60 psi when cranking. Also have spark at all cylinders and fuel entering the cylinder that I checked. Where should I go from here?
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See if the plugs are wet. if so, leave them out to dry out the cylinders and plugs. If you're pushing the gas pedal to the floor, don't. If you push the pedal to the floor, it probably cuts off the fuel for clearing a flood. You can push down an inch or less while trying to start it. You may try a quick squirt of carb cleaner into the throttle body to see if that helps it start. That's if you know it's not flooded already.
SuperBob, Thanks again - I pulled all the plugs, then replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Started right up - something got wet. Found a small hairline crack in the cap. All is well now.