1986 Oldsmobile 88 My car won't start

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1986 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl

Hello and good day. My 86 oldsmobile delta 88 won't start. I replaced the distributor cap and spark plugs but it just keeps turning over. I have gas but it won't start. Could you please help?
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 AT 10:12 AM

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Tiny
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

You should pull the coil wire and check to see if you are getting spark at the dist cap. If not check the switch inside the distributor. That or the pickup may be bad.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help. I'll try anything at this point. Have a great day guys and thanks again for your rapid response and great help!
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 4:25 AM

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