1981 Chevy Citation Car will not start

1981 CHEVROLET CITATION
36,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CORYBARKER19
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Hi, I have an 81 Citation 2.5L L4 with very few miles on it. The engine will crank but wont start. Ive replaced the ignition coil/module, spark plugs and wires, starter, battery, distributor cap and rotor. Compression is fine, cant remember the exact numbers but i tested awhile ago and they were fine. Have spark and fuel leading into the carburetor. Is there anything else I should check?

Plz email me at corybarker162004@hotmail.com with any suggestions and tips
Aug 21, 2008 at 2:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the valve and ignition timing off/carbuerator choke plate not opening choking off the incoming air.
Aug 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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