Car wont start / Tries to crank and sometimes catches but fails

1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
192,500 MILES • 2.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEFCON123
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Engine is 2.8 mpfi and I have been able to get it to start by pumping the gas pedal while cranking and keeping it running by having the gas pedal depressed slightly but as soon as I let off the gas the car will die. It has a new starter, new fuel filter, half a tank of gas, new battery
Nov 22, 2014 at 5:14 AM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure with a gauge, auto parts rent it 41-47 psi
Nov 22, 2014 at 8:01 AM
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