Engine was running well and now it will not start

1986 TOYOTA PICKUP

150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

SCRAMULA

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The vehicle has gas I replaced the spark plug wires. I also removed the valve cover to see if the timing belt was broken but it is fine. I checked some of the fuses and I just don't know what to do next.

Jun 22, 2021 at 12:12 AM

KASEKENNY

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Let's start what the fuel pressure is when you checked it.

Here is a guide that will help with step by step instructions on how to do this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Here is a guide that walks through the no start issue that can get us through the next few steps:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

Below you will find the process from the manual on how to test the fuel pressure. Let's get the PSI just to be sure it is enough fuel pressure. Thanks

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Jun 23, 2021 at 9:26 AM

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