1985 Buick Century car won't start

Tiny
PICTO1
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  • 1985 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
Car was running fine, now it refuses to start, new fuel pump, smells as if enough fuel is entering carb. It just grinds, as if it isn't getting a spark, and doesn't fire at all. New battery, alternator tested fine. Intend to replace fuel filter, other suggestions as where to start looking would be appreciated. Thank you
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 AT 11:33 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 2:39 AM

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