[BajaScout]

98 C1500 5.7KL

After replacing the intake manifold gasket everything was fine for about 30 days. Then I developed a coolant leak in the rear again. I decided to do the job again with another new gasket. Job went faster this time, but the truck will not start. I had marked the distributer and was careful taking it out and putting it back in. I have fuel pressure at the relief valve. Also verified I had spark. When all else failed I decided to pull the distributer again and reinstall. This time I set the engine at TDC with the timing mark aligned at TDC. I used a compression gauge to be sure I was on the compression stroke. I then aligned the dimple below the distributer gear with the white mark on the distributer shaft. I installed the distributer ensuring the rotor contact pointed to the distributer housing mark with the number 8 on it. Still won't start. Cranks nicely but doesn't kick in. Did several checks to be sure I did not leave any electrical connectors disconnected. Also reverified by TDC settings for number 1 cylinder on the compression stroke and the position of the rotor pointing to the timing mark on the distributer. Lost at this point. Any ideas?