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ignition timing is incorrect reset the i.timing to the manufacturer specification. 2) tes the fuel pump pressure with a pressure gauge, If pressure is NOT within the manufacturer specification , replace
The first thing a mechanic would check is for power and a ground signal for the coil. The pickup coil in the distributor sends a signal to ground the coil. The coil sends the spark to the distributor cap thru the rotor to the plug wires.
Yes, however, most of the new inexpensive scan tools are designed for OBD2 cars (1996 or later). Don't give up hope though. Because of the age, many of the previously expensive but not up to date scanners are available for a song used. Start with ebay.
The basics is it takes 3 things to start a engine. 1) Spark 2) Fuel 3)Compression. One of these is missing or partially missing. You may have all new tune up stuff on it, but you have other things to be concerned with. Fuel Pressure is important and could be losing fuel pressure when sitting. It's not that cut and dry.
Check for moisture in the distibutor cap and dry it out. Also check for a spark at the sparkplugs when you get it running. The spark must be blue, not yellow. Replace coil if it's yellow.
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