cranks but wont start

1987 OLDSMOBILE 88
143,000 MILES
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RBLAKE
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I changed harmonic balancer,gaged sensor and now it cranks but wont start,how do i fix it? 1987 olds royale 88 3.8 Its getting spark,gas just wont crank all the way over. Also checked fuses under dash all good.
Apr 18, 2012 at 3:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the fuel pressure within spec? Also, are you getting a good hot blue snapping spark?
Apr 18, 2012 at 3:55 AM
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RBLAKE
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I believe fuel pressure is fine,my brother checked spark and said it was okay. I was in car while he checked spark.
Apr 18, 2012 at 4:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ask to make sure. I just worked on a cavalier today and was told the fuel pump was fine. They could hear it run. It was to produce between 50 to 60 psi. It ran but produced 3 psi. Make sure the spark was blue and see if it will start with starting fluid.
Apr 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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RBLAKE
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Ive heard about the starting fluid but where would i spray it,no carb fuel injected. If balancer is not set right could that be the problem? Also,before i change it car would only start and stay running in neutral and would pop,might it be off time and how to fix that?
Apr 18, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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CADIEMAN
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remove the air duct from the intake.then spray it in the intake.does it try to start?
Apr 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it starts with starting fluid, then you have a fuel related issue.
Apr 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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