It used to start for a few seconds then shut off but now it will not start

Tiny
TONE KENDRICK
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
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  • 4 CYL
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  • 190,000 MILES
Only starts if I spray the throttle body. It is getting fuel, changed throttle body and coil pack. Still will not start. Help
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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 AT 12:50 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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If it will start on spray you are not getting fuel through the injectors. What is the fuel pressure? You should have 40-47 psi at the throttle body (with 10 in. Of vacuum applied to the fuel pressure regulator) Any less and it will not run.
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