Does not start

1992 MERCURY MARINER
50,000 MILES
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STARLORD1976
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When trying to start car should I see gas going in the carburetor and if so about how much. Can’t get it to start. Mechanical fuel pump.
Aug 4, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you lost spark can you get it to run on starting fluid? Here is a guide that can help:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Aug 6, 2019 at 4:31 AM
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