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98 k1500 5.7 Vortec. Began as no power when accelerating and had to crank several times to start, then with only start with starting fluid but otherwise ran okay. Fuel pressure at the rail was low, replace the fuel pump now has decent fuel pressure at the rail, still won't start without starting fluid but will then idle okay, but if I try to push the gas pedal at all it starts sputtering
How long has your 1998 Chevrolet K1500 had this problem?
More than a week
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Hi - Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. There's a lot of information here, but I still have questions about the testing performed. When you say there was low fuel pressure at the fuel rail, how did you test this and what was the pressure on the gauge? If it requires starting fluid to start, it would seem that there's no fuel getting to the engine. But a fuel pressure is now good, why is that the case? This is the reason I'm asking the question. Engines need fuel, spark, air, and the ability to create exhaust flow in order to run properly. Something is missing if the engine refuses to run. Hands-on testing is needed. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link to find some shops near you who can help out!