Vehicle cranks but will not start

1985 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
313,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYDINGO
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Cranks well but won't start. If I spray "starting fluid" into air filter she starts. Until this morning then no matter what its just cranking.

Glow light comes on.
Oct 18, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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KASEKENNY
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More then likely this is a fuel pressure issue. However, we need to confirm that before replacing the pump. Here is a guide that goes through how to check fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If you have pressure then it is a delivery issue but that is more rare. More then likely it needs a pump. Let us know what the pressure is when you turn the key to the on position and then crank the engine. Thanks
Oct 19, 2020 at 1:08 AM
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