my truck still wont start and iv spread starter fluid

Asked by bradon Jun 04, 2013 at 08:55 AM about the 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i cant get my 1990 ford f150 to start check to see if i was getting spark on all 8 spark
plugs and checked to see if it was getting gas and i sprayed starter fluid and still wont
start

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OJ answered 10 years ago

If you are getting spark and gas, the only other thing to check is to ensure it is getting air for combustion. If the engine jumped timing it will not fire either.

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Dan answered 10 years ago

also try checking the timing. youre getting spark, but it could be at the wrong time.

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