I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CONTOUR AND IT ENDED UP BEING THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING DOWN INTO MY CYLINDER THEREFOR "FLOODING IT OUT"
An engine which cranks but will not start is not receiving enough fuel or has no spark. A clogged fuel filter or bad spark plugs often cause this problem.
Check engine compression Check engine timing
The engine needs fuel, compression and spark to run, it is missing one of those.
engine cranks but wont start means one of these things.. Air, Fuel, Spark, or compression
For some reason it is not getting EITHER fuel OR spark , so it cranks but doesn't start
Check for fuel and spark.
check for spark at plugs,coil.check you are getting fuel check ignition condensor
ignition starter switch
Check the ignition circuit in the Storm. Start by checking the crank position sensor, then the coil pack to find the lack of spark.
The engine needs fuel, compression and spark to run. You are missing one of those. Year, make, model and engine size would help us help you.
In a sense, motors do have cranks installed. It is the starter that acts as a crank to turn the engine in order to create a spark and start it. Any device, whether manual or electrical, used to rotate the motor in order for it to start, is called a crank.
IT is not getting one or more of the following: spark, fuel or compression. Assuming it cranks. If it doesn't crank, it is probably an electrical problem such as starter, battery or alternater.