1993 Toyota Tercel hard to start

Engine Performance problem
1993 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

93 tercel is very hard to start. It is hard cold and very hard hot. I have replaced the rings due to low comp. And eccessive oil use. New dist cap and wires. New plugs and fuel filter. New intake and head gasket. I have checked the codes and there are none except normal. This thing will start if I play with the gas pedal and grind away on the starter. It acts like it is firing on 2 or 3 cyl. And the starter spins faster and faster untill it finally starts. It runs fairly well after it starts.
i am at a loss on what to do next and any help would be greatly apprecated. Please help! Oh and spraying starting fluid into the intake does no good