what will cause the engine to start only with starter fluid?

1991 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
65,000 MILES
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HARLEYRIDERX2
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drove to parts store came out and engine will crank but not start. i can give it a shot of starter fluid and it fires right up and run great till I shut it off. Next I installed new cap, rotor and plugs amd still the same thing. what next? PLEASE HELP SAVE "THE BEAST"
Mar 14, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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