Car will not start

Hi,

Can you confirm engine size for me? The 2.8L V6 was used in 85 and not the 3.4L.

Here is a link which walks you through how to diagnose and repair a crank no start condition:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If it won't start with starting fluid, I suspect you are not getting spark. Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I also need to know if you have an internal coil (in distributor cap) or a remote coil. I assume, based on your description, it has multi port fuel injection.

Let me know.
Joe

How can I find out what coil It has? (I apologize if that’s a silly question I’m still learning about this vehicle.)

On the top of a distributor cap that has HEI, it will have a square bulge which is the coil under the cap. If you have a remote coil, the top of the distributor cap will have one wire (spark plug wire) that will be centered on the cap and it will run to a coil.

Okay, I will check and get back to you on that.

Sounds good. Make sure to check all fuses under the hood as well. I realize you indicated they were checked, but in addition, make sure they have power to them. Here are a few links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Also, there is an inline fuse for the fuel pump. It's on the passenger side of engine compartment, on wheel well

I found a pic of the HEI with spark control distributor for you to see. Let me know if this is what you have.

Joe