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Car won't start. It turns over and tries to catch but won't go. Have had three fuel pumps replaced, but this does not seem to be the problem this time. A check with a hand held code meter shows it is getting input into the CPU, it also is getting spark and has fuel pressure.

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If your Carb. is getting fuel that is not the problem, check the spark plug, while turning over the engine and see if there is a spark emitted from it?? if there is then check the owners manual for the correct firing order, then check to see that each plug wire is going to the correct piston port according to the firing order listed in the manual...once the Carb is getting fuel and the plugs are firing in correct sequence or firing order, it should start ...Good Luck

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