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dccarpenter · 10-07-2010, 04:09 PM

I was having the exact same problem a few weeks ago. I had 2 problems on my truck, I'm not sure if both were causing this to happen but I discovered them in the process of trying to fix things. Mine was an '84 C30 with a 350 engine by the way. Problem #1 was a bad ignition coil and module, this fixed the starting problem . Problem #2 was a bad mechanical fuel pump and a crimped fuel hose that was restricting flow to it. Ever since I've gotten those two items replaced it has been running very well, I've had it on the highway at high speed with no problems.

The parts are both cheap and the ignition coil is a 5 minute install, fuel pump takes a bit longer but it's not too bad.

10-07-2010, 04:09 PM	#3
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Sputters out I was having the exact same problem a few weeks ago. I had 2 problems on my truck, I'm not sure if both were causing this to happen but I discovered them in the process of trying to fix things. Mine was an '84 C30 with a 350 engine by the way. Problem #1 was a bad ignition coil and module, this fixed the starting problem . Problem #2 was a bad mechanical fuel pump and a crimped fuel hose that was restricting flow to it. Ever since I've gotten those two items replaced it has been running very well, I've had it on the highway at high speed with no problems. The parts are both cheap and the ignition coil is a 5 minute install, fuel pump takes a bit longer but it's not too bad.