1998 Ford Mustang Won't STart

1998 FORD MUSTANG
171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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APRILCORONA
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Hey, I had the fuel pressure checked, and it 's fine. I also had the compression checked for the timing chain and it was reading fine. I'm wondering if there is something in the fuel. When we changed the fuel filter and blew into it, gas came out and there was something else that was separating from the fuel, it looked almost like gel. It started and ran fine after I replaced the filter, and then about two or three hours later, I tried to start it, and it wouldn't do anything, so I left it alone. Any further suggestions??
Jan 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Investigate-Do below to determine if its fuel or spark issue then comeback with some results

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jan 10, 2009 at 3:33 PM
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CHALLENGERBOY
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the problem is the car man enough said.
Jan 12, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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