Engine wont start, Strong Crank
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From: Milwaukee
Car: 88 Formula
Engine: 5.7l 350
Transmission: Auto
Engine wont start, Strong Crank
Was driving my car daily all of last week and the begining of this one. Went to start it yesterday and it will not turn over. It keeps cranking strong. Noticed that the engine oil was about a qrt. low, topped that off and noting else seems to be different. Battery is fine. Ideas? Were to stat checking?
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383 Stealth Ram
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 9 bolt Posi
Re: Engine wont start, Strong Crank
From your description, it could be anything... bad fuel pump, spark issue, VATS problem, etc. Are you getting spark? Also what is the fuel pressure at the rails? Look into these first and then let us know so we can help you troubleshoot further.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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From: Cary, North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Engine wont start, Strong Crank
1988 car won't have VATS (or shouldn't anyway) - so disregard that possibility.
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