2004 Chaparral Sunesta 216 engine not starting 5.0 L

[CowboyKenny]

Good morning, I am looking for some assistance to try to figure out why my engine won't start.
Recently I replaced spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel water separator. Engine will turn over but will not start, from what I can tell it doesn't seem to be getting fuel. I am going to check pressure once my gauge arrives. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance. have a great rest of your day.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Carbed,..?? Efi,..?? Mpi,..??

Try prefilling the fuel filter,.....

 

[CowboyKenny]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Carbed,..?? Efi,..?? Mpi,..??

Try prefilling the fuel filter,.....

Good morning, sorry I could have added that. It's EFI.

 

[Bondo]

Good morning, sorry I could have added that. It's EFI.

Ayuh,..... So try prefillin' the fuel filter, 'bout as full as you can, 'n still reinstall it, without dumpin' gas into the bilge,....

 

[alldodge]

^^Agree
If that doesn't work, and don't know if it's a MPI or TBI but if you have a schrader valve to test fuel pressure, press in on it to let air out

 

[Scott06]

As mentioned above likely not getting fuel due to filter change.

Would also verify you are getting spark. since you changed cap wouldn't be the first time a new part was defective or wire from coil got left off

 

[QBhoy]

Battery being the issue, is odds on for me, at the moment.