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Trouble starting 66 Mustang

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Hi everyone,

I have a 66 Mustang 200ci that I can't get started, ill give you a quick rundown. The car sat for a few years and I have been working to get it back up and running. I have a new batter, solenoid, starter, coil, and fuel in the carb. the engine is a TDC and I can't get it to start. It will crank all day but won't start, there is voltage to the plugs and coil but won't start any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 

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You say the plugs are getting spark, what about fuel?How's the points?condeser?
 
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Yes I did the spark plug on the manifold yes and saw the spark, I’m using a phoenix electrical wither the distributor.
 

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Recheck your basics. Fuel, static timing, firing order. The video sounds like it wants to just not quite. Did you do a compression check. Try a squirt of starting fluid or brake / carb cleaner while cranking. If it fires or runs on spray the carb is gummed up.
 
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