Q: No fuel between schrader valve and spark plug.

asked by on January 30, 2017

Sprayed starter fluid down throttle body with footpedal to floor ,still wouldn't start. Have fire at plugs. 62 lbs pressure at Schrader valve. Immediately pull plug after starting fluid and it was dry. New fuel pump a year ago.i'm lost please help

My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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