1991 Mercury Capri cranks but no start

1991 MERCURY CAPRI
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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OLIVERHAZARD
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the car won't start, it cranks but won't start. i have spark. i don't have any way to check fuel pressure, but i have flow only when cranking. i just put a timing belt on, also reverified that my timing was correct. verified that the injectors are pulsing. also checked compression, cylinder 1 - 85, 2 - 110, 3 - 150, 4 - 120. tried spraying some starting fluid in the throttle body and would get the engine to sputter, but wouldn't continue to run. don't know what else to look for any help would be appreciated thanks
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to hook up a fuel pressure gauge to confirm the pressure is within specification then comeback with the readings we start here-
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:39 PM
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