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Check the fuses there is a starter fuse, if not check the starter for power at the small wire if no power could be the relay, if you have power at the small wire its the starter that's bad.

If you suspect a problem in your ignition system, there are certain preliminary checks which you should carry out before you begin to check the electronic portions of the system. First, it is extremely important to make sure the vehicle battery is in a good state of charge. A defective or poorly charged battery will cause the various components of the ignition system to read incorrectly when they are being tested. Second, make sure all wiring connections are clean and tight, not only at the battery, but also at the distributor cap, ignition coil, and at the electronic control module.

If the engine won't start, perform a spark test as described earlier. This will narrow the problem area down considerably. If no spark occurs, check for the presence of normal battery voltage of the battery (BAT) terminal in the distributor cap. The ignition switch must be in the ON position for this test. Either a voltmeter or a test light may be used for this test. Connect the test light wire to ground and probe end to the BAT terminal at the distributor. If the light comes on, you have voltage on the distributor. If the light fails to come on, this indicates an open circuit in the ignition primary wiring leading to the distributor. In this case, you will have to check wiring continuity back to the ignition switch using a test light. If there is battery voltage at the BAT terminal, but no spark at the plugs, then the problem lies within the distributor assembly.


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you will need to test at the insterment panel and look at the printed circuit . it could be the dimmer at the light switch.

try checking the shift linkage on the transmission if that don't work might need a new transmission

is that the straight six with 3 on the tree? is so i believe it a 3.50

When U get it running, check the output of UR alternator to see how it is working. Then while U still have the tester, start it but watch to see how much current it draws to see if the starter is going bad. If when U try to connect the battery, do U get a spark from the terminals? If U do, U still have a SHORT.....

sounds like the throw out bearing

Sounds like a fuel pump giving up. How did you Check a fuel filter? There is only one for your truck other than the sock on the pump itself in the tank. Changing the filter is a very cheap way to eliminate that from the list. When in tank pumps die, they usually get intermitent before they freeze up completely.

There shouldn't be a single wire that goes to the alternator.

when the #1 cyclinder piston is all the way up thats top dead center.remove the spark plug and bring piston to the top

try here first http://www.radio-code.com/

Wut do u mean? The light? The brake get stuck?

You can find this and other details in this sites:
- troublecodes.net/GM/
- obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/

I hope this helps (remember to rate this answer). Good lukc.

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mcdevito75 here, I'm figureing this is a real truck, if so, you may have to go under the truck to the transmisson and unhook 1 or both shft rods and then reattach them back onto the transmission

Cloc wise as you're standing in front of the vehicle looking at the engine....(also engine front to back)...the cylinder bank on the left is numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 and the cylinder bank on the right is 1, 3, 5, 7....The spark plug wire order on the cap is 1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2....Starting with number 1 spark plug wire on the cap being placed on the 2nd distributor post clockwise away from where the electrical socket is on the cap.

I had the same problem recently. These guys talked me through the repairs.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t4710955-1980_chevrolet_scottsdale_c10_diesel_sta

can you git to the light to see if it is same one as tail light or different one ,is there a flasher unit?

You do not say what engine you have and what your expertise is.
Try getting a book on the timing and distributor to spark plug relationship.
Set the timing
check the firing order is correct.
check the points are set properly and in good shape
new rotor and cap if needed.

find a good cabureter man and have it adjusted, the car is running rich,

You will have to disconnect both hoses. and remove the four retaining bolts. Go to www.autozone.com and register for full free online repair manual with everything you could possibly need for your car.