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Starts with ether but not without?

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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Car starts with a shot of ether and stays running, without it will not even try, Temp is only 40F . Just stated doing this today. Started just fine whan it was 10F. Any Ideas?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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Were you able to check that you are getting enough fuel pressure?
What is the status of the ign system, like when were the plugs changed. How about some more info.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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Ok, so checked the plugs, plug galley filled with oil. so I change valve cover gasket, put new plugs in and still have same issue. Where should you check fuel pressure at?
 
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