truck runs perfect at times but sometimes wont run at all

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
230,000 MILES
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KEVIN GODWIN
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wont crank for a week then cranks and runs great for a week then wont crank for a week then cranks and runs great for a week
Mar 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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start with a battery check. get the alternator checked as well. the starter may have a dead spot in it causing this condition.

Roy
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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KEVIN GODWIN
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all that is fine. and it cranks fine after about a week, with out doing a thing.
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i believe you have a failing starter motor.

Roy
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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KEVIN GODWIN
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iam sorry cranks fine but doesnt run
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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KEVIN GODWIN
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wont crank has fire and fuel pressure, spitting back though the intake manifold
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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KEVIN GODWIN
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fixed
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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KEVIN GODWIN
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faluty fuel pressure regulator
Sep 3, 2020 at 5:12 PM