No, it won't keep it from starting, however it may retard your timing and affect driveability.
There are two main types of no-starting conditions. Cranks but won't start, and no cranks no start. For a no crank no start condition it is best to suspect a problem with the starter circuit. For a cranks but won't start you have to remember that an engine requires the things to run gas, air, and spark. So what type of condition do you have?
Fuel? spark?
if its cranking but not starting most likely fuel pump
could be disdributor
Replace the engine coolant temp sensor.
it is easier to pedal with longer cranks because you have more leverage but it is not necessarily better to have really long cranks.
Have the intake air temp. sensor checked .Two wired plug on top of intake manifold. Check fuel pump pressure.
Check for codes(possible cam sensor), check fuel pressure bleed down(possible fuel pump).
A 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine that cranks but is not starting and has no dash gauges is experiencing an electrical system failure. This can be a result of a faulty ignition switch or damaged wiring.
Check the ignition circuit in the Storm. Start by checking the crank position sensor, then the coil pack to find the lack of spark.
Normally they are a nominal 1 inch. Only two cranks were in the type and trim. I link the parts breakdown below
do you mean it cranks, but will not start?