1986 Chevy Truck Start Up

1986 CHEVROLET TRUCK
161,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RORYO19
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Hey I have a 1986 Chevy C10 truck and was having trouble with starting the truck up. It seems to have white smoke coming from the exhaust evern though it passed inspection, any ideas? Also the other day it took about 10 to 15 minuets of constant starting to get it started, also any ideas? I know its an old truck but I put in new spark plugs, shocks, air filter, oil filter, and also brakes.
Nov 19, 2009 at 8:43 PM
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JDL
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welcome to the forum, that white smoke doesn't sound good. Are you losing coolant? Sounds like coolant getting into the combustion system? Check compression, if too low, it won't start. You can also check for spark at the plugs, engine cranking. Check fuel. How long since tune-up?
Nov 20, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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RORYO19
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yes your right i do need a new coolant holder!! what about a new battery because I just recharged it and nw it starts up really quick now.
Nov 22, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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JDL
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Yeah, you can have the battery and charging system checked.
Nov 23, 2009 at 8:16 AM