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    drtutt Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 16, 2008, 10:04 AM
    Full tank of fuel. Engine cranks w/o starting
    Vehicle was low on fuel. Filled tank. Then attempted to start but all engine would do is crank without firing.
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    Dec 16, 2008, 10:25 AM

    OK, some cars you can turn the key to on and then back off and do that about 6-8 times and then it might start right up. I was taught that little trick and it worked to get fuel up to the motor. I was completely empty when I did that, but some cars work that way as a primer when you turn your key to the on position. Or maybe you have flooded it!
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    Dec 16, 2008, 10:27 AM
    Also, just suggestions from me. I would listen to txgreasemonkey for a more professional advice, he has helped me plenty!
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    Dec 16, 2008, 12:18 PM

    Three things are needed for a gasoline motor to run. Fuel, spark and air. If you are sure you have fuel, then check spark. If you have been cranking for a while it is possible the battery is low enough not to supply enough electricity to produce a spark.
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    Dec 16, 2008, 03:54 PM

    1.Take your fuel cap off, then put back on and turn engine.
    2. You may have flooded the engine, try starting at full throttle.
    3. Check you have a spark at the plug, take one out, put it back in the plug cap and rest sparkplug against the block. Get someone to turn engine over while you look for a spark. You will only need to do this for a couple of seconds! 4. If you have a spark, you may have sucked crud off the bottom of the fuel tank and blocked a fuel filter.
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    Dec 16, 2008, 05:19 PM

    You'd be surprised how many level headed everyday people I've met at the shop like this after a fill up... and they put diesel fuel in it!!
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    Dec 16, 2008, 05:30 PM

    Year make and model of car please.
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