Parked it overnight and then tried to start but it will not?

1978 JEEP CJ7
100,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROSEY3729
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The vehicle was driving fine. Parked it overnight and then tried to start but it will not. Battery has good voltage. Engine sounds like it is not getting fuel.
Oct 11, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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That could be, but we should check for spark to see if the problem is ignition or fuel related. This video will help you check for spark:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

If it does have spark see if it will run on starting fluid. Also, this guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Oct 12, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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