1983 Ford Mustang cranks but no fire

1983 FORD MUSTANG
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWSTARTX
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If my 1983 mustang has not been started in 3 or 4 days it will crank, but not fire. I have replaced fuel pump and fuel filter, spark plugs, and had carburetor rebuilt. What else could it be?
Mar 22, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Mar 22, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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