1993 240sx having a starting problem

[STi-13Nova]

I have a 1993 240sx fastback coupe. It starts and runs fine sometimes, but then other times it will just crank and not start. It is like intermittent starting I guess you can say. I checked the clutch pedal position switch and it is intacted, I looked at the transmission and all the connections are still intacted, when I get some time I might try to check the ignition relay and start relay. It runs fine when it does finally start but sometimes it just won't start. Can anybody help?

[s13sr20chris]

i suggest you find out if its got fuel and ignition when its acting up. check the sparkplugs, try holding down the gas pedal, etc.

[Prelude Guy]

How old are the distributor cap and rotor, plugs and wires??

[STi-13Nova]

Well the plugs and wires are about a month old, but I haven't changed the distributor cap. I don't know how long it has been since it was changed either. I just brought the car about 2 months ago. How would I check the fuel and spark?

[s13sr20chris]

pull one of the fuel hoses off of the fuel filter and crank the engine. if fuel shoots out in a steady stream you are getting good volume. would be a good idea to test the pressure too. for spark you want to be sure there is no fuel spilled in the area. hook up a plug wire to a spark plug and touch the threads of the spark plug to the valve cover or cyl head to give it ground. crank engine and see if the plug is firing.