86 v6 wont start

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01-08-2014, 02:54 PM

zwhiz

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86 v6 wont start

86 2.8l v6 xj will not start. I know, replace it with a 3.4 or get rid of it...

There was a big vaccum leak from my brake booster and it was getting hard to start so I replaced the booster and the master cylinder. I also replaced plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Now it wont start at all. I have spark at the plugs and I can see fuel spraying in the carb. It cranks but doesn't even sputter with starter fluid sprayed in the carb. Any ideas? Im confused

I don't think mixed up the wires on the dist cap but if someone has an ignition diagram I would appreciate it.

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01-08-2014, 03:10 PM

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Do you have spark?

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01-08-2014, 03:19 PM

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ya it has fuel, air and spark

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01-08-2014, 06:27 PM

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Engine: 4.0 with 96 cam and 19lb.four hole injectors

Pull a few plugs and see if wet. It should at least pop or fart with starting fluid unless it's flooded and/or your plug wires are wrong. Distributor been moved?