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Sent to Car Experts August 13, 2005 9:47 p.m.

I have a 1972 cutlasss supreme with a 455 olds engine in it.It will not start but the engine cranks fine,It just won't turn over.I tried starter fluid which always seems to help but not this time.Any solutions.

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Status: Closed Value: $5

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August 13, 2005 9:51 p.m. (4 minutes and 47 seconds later)

You need to first test a few functions during the failure.

1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester.
2) Test for injecter pulse using a small bulb called a noid light.
3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure.

Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.

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