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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 04:21 PM
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Exclamation Car Cranking but not Starting

Hey Guys,
I posted a couple of days ago on this site that my 93 FD was cranking but not starting. I was told the most likely culprit was flooding, but I just did the de-flooding procedure 3 times with no prevail. I have replaced my spark plugs, but I was also told that some white fumes should have been exiting the plug holes when de-flooding, but I did not notice any of that. Im once again back to square one and don't know whats wrong with my car. Every morning it sounds like it's just about to start, like it's finally gonna catch on, but it never does. Any ideas on what I can try and/or check next. Thanks and I appreciate any help
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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 01:47 AM
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We need more information

What's your set up
When was the last time it was running
What ecu
How old are the spark plugs
What deflood procedure did you follow and did you do it correctly

Pictures/video help as well
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 03:40 AM
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Did you check for good spark?
Are you even getting fuel?

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