truck dying please help

ok so i can crank my truck and it will run for a few seconds then eventually idle down and die, someone told me i needed to adjust my timing, but how do i? please help

im not 100% sure but my truck done the same thing but it was cause my fuel pump went out not sure how to fix the timing

no cuz as long as i drive it, or stay giving it gas it wont die, if i drive it a lil while it will idle alright, any other suggestions?

well damn....could be alot of things...but i would start with the fuel filter...if not could you have a vacum leak at the throttle body? iam not too sure about your years engine though but i know with the 96 sometimes the temp sensor will go bad and then will not run right till the truck is warm...you could check out FullSizechevy.com forums for more help....or moonlightmechanic.com...

Edited: 7/25/2006 3:48:30 PM by Dragthatchit

Im not sure what to say to help u out xactly, but i wouldnt think the timing would make it do things like what u described

maybe its idled too low>?! idk this came up too, but i have no idea what tha fuck their talking about lol, any way to fix this problem?

id try and start simple, change ur fuel filter like someone already mentioned, u be surprised what kind of shit a dirty filter can cause. But man, i just cant say WTF would cause that for sure