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Old 04-21-2011, 09:11 AM
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1985 Pontiac Firebird not running at all

Hello guys, I need some help getting a 1985 Firebird, 2.8L 6 cylinder to start.

1. Fuel pump replaced, originally was dead and now giving fuel into the engine.
2. Spark plugs, all fuses working and are brand new
3. Battery new as well, starter motor cranks the engine
4. Spraying starter fluid into the air intake gets the engine running for a few seconds

What else could be causing the engine not to run?

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Old 04-25-2011, 12:10 AM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Firebird not running at all

This may be a dumb question but did you gap the new plugs properly?
Old 04-25-2011, 12:48 AM
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Re: 1985 Pontiac Firebird not running at all

Did you replace the fuel filter? I would check for fuel pressure.
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