Cold weather start up-idled really high, quit running, won't start now

Tiny
KDD2013
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  • 1991 MAZDA B2600
Truck had been sitting in cold weather (last winter) and not being driven. Started it up and it idled really high (screaming). It wouldn't idle down, and before I could shut it off, it conked- quit running. Now it won't start at all. It will crank over but won't start. (I learned the really high idling could of been because it does have a air leak in valve cover, combined with cold weather)? Any ideas why it won't start and run? Thank you!
Friday, September 13th, 2013 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Start by seeing if the engine will start for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it does, then the problem is coming from the fuel system. If it still doesn't start, then suspect the ignition system,

Check it and let me know what you find.
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Friday, September 13th, 2013 AT 6:21 PM

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