the car will turn over but wont stay running and sometime backfires as it dies

1982 CADILLAC ELDORADO
54,000 MILES • 4.1L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ELIAH0890
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i have a 1982 cadillac eldorado biarrittz with a ht4100 motor. the original problem was the car wouldnt start. i started messing with the distributor because it sounded as if it was a timing issue. i seem to have had the timing issue fixed because the car will turn over and run for about 5 to 7 seconds but then cuts off. if i give it gas it dies faster and sometimes backfires out of the throttle body. i have replaced all of my plugs and wires and distributor cap. i have check the fuel pump and it is working properly and the injectors are spitting gas out properly. i have checked all the fuses and relays. what is the next step in getting my car running.
Oct 17, 2015 at 3:12 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You have checked the fuel pump and it is working properly?

What is the fuel pressure now?
Oct 17, 2015 at 11:08 PM
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ELIAH0890
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I don't know the fuel pressure but when I tap the pressure stem that is on the line gas squirts out
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:18 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That doesn't mean a thing. You need to take an accurate fuel pressure reading.
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:21 PM
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