It is most likely a fuel problem or a spark problem. Check the fuel using starter fluid. If you can get it to fire with the starter fluid then your problem is with the spark. Start by removing a boot from a spark plug. Hold it about 1/4 inch from a good ground and have a friend turn it over. If you get good spark then it could be your timing that is off. If you don't get spark remove the boot from the distributor and do the same thing. If you don't get spark then you could have problems with the coil, the distributor, or the ignition control module. The ignition control module can usually be removed and tested at a parts dealer. A test light can be used to test the coil.
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It is most likely a fuel problem or a spark problem. Check the fuel using starter fluid. If you can get it to fire with the starter fluid then your problem is with the spark.
Start by removing a boot from a spark plug. Hold it about 1/4 inch from a good ground and have a friend turn it over. If you get good spark then it could be your timing that is off.
If you don't get spark remove the boot from the distributor and do the same thing. If you don't get spark then you could have problems with the coil, the distributor, or the ignition control module. The ignition control module can usually be removed and tested at a parts dealer. A test light can be used to test the coil.