1985 Toyota Corolla engine starts but shuts off

1985 TOYOTA COROLLA
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BORICUA1975
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1985 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

Have a 1985 Toyota corolla 4age. Car starts for 4 seconds bit then shuts off. I have checked timing,spark,replaced fuel pump, checked for vacuum leaks also replaced the air flow sensor. Don't know what else to check.
Sep 28, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the Auxiliary Air Valve (Idle Speed), EGR and PCV valves and recheck the fuel pressure.

Also check the choke opening and fast idle cam adjustment- A/F mix and curb idle speed adjustment
Sep 28, 2010 at 10:37 PM
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I have tried everything but fuel pressure, checked manual, what's Max Psi.
Sep 29, 2010 at 4:52 AM
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EFI fuel system-33-38psi

Carb fuel system 3-5psi
Sep 29, 2010 at 5:03 AM
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Just noticed the idling stabilizer amplifier is missing, would that affect the ecu.
Sep 29, 2010 at 6:37 AM
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