Just bought my 1971 chevelle malibu and put spark plugs,new battery, and the car just keeps turning. Then I got some starting fluid and the car tried to start and nothing just keeps turning. The car sat for 2yrs outside. Could the car need a furl pump?

Greater than 90% of all "crank but won't start situations" are electrical-related, not fuel. The tests below assume there is no problem with the timing chain or engine compression.


A summary of tests that should be followed, if you are experiencing a "crank but won't start situation," are:

1. Battery Test. Remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will test and charge batteries for free. Clean the battery terminals and connections, including the main ground.

2. Fuse Test. Check all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

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Using a test light or multimeter is faster, more accurate, and eliminates the possibility of replacing a fuse in the wrong slot. This is easy to do in the dark and cramped location of most under dash fuse boxes. Be very thorough, since it will save a lot of time and money. Ensure no fuses are missing, which does happen.

3. Spark Test. Perform the standard spark test; i.e. remove a spark plug wire and attach it to a properly gapped spark plug, touch the plug to a convenient ground, and observe the spark, while someone cranks the engine. Look for a good, solid spark. If the plugs don't spark properly, check or replace: a) points and condenser, b) coil, c) rotor, d) distributor cap, and e) spark plug wires.

4. Fuel Test. Purge the gas tank of all old gas, change the fuel filter, refill the tank at least quarter full, rebuild the carburetor, and check the fuel pressure.

You got some bad gas and furl pump is probably fur-bar