Depending on how the engine is turning is the issue.
If it turns but whines with no crank the battery is weak.
After a few turns it'll lead to only clicking. If it's the starter
when you turn the key it does nothing. If it cranks but sputters
and dies that is an ignition or fuel issue.
I hope this helps
if the battery isn't dead, or the terminals loose or dirty, number one cause - ignition problem (spark plugs not getting electricity)
start with dist cap and rotor
There are several things that can cause your automobile to crank, but not start. The most common cause is bad spark plugs or bad spark plug wires.
1. Make sure you are getting fuel to the carb... 2. If you are getting fuel and spark to you spark plugs and the plugs are wet, You more than likely have a timing problem.
Simple your not getting spark from the spark plugs. i recomend getting someone that knows how to check for spark because there is a lot of items you have to check.
make sure it's getting fuel and make sure it's getting spark to the plugs.
You will still have spark, car will try to start or backfire. If no spark at all the plugs see if you have GOOD spark from coil. If coil is working then you will find the problem in between the coil and the plugs, probably a distributor component issue. The ballast resister is a possible cause also.
Obviously- the spark plugs were not the issue :)
your engine will start but run badly on a multi cyl. ie. more than one only 1 plug may be down, not often more than 1 together
Make sure it's getting gas and has spark to the plugs.
Need to know if your getting spark at the plugs. Next if you are I would look at either timing, or fuel delivery problem, IE fuel pump, filter, ect. If not getting spark take coil wire off and see if you are getting spark there.
Well lets see, if the spark plugs are wet that means there is gas getting there. But, on other hand there could be something wrong with your spark plugs. Meaning..... there is a electrical problem or your spark plugs are shot and you need to get new ones. Hope this helps.