1986 to 1993 Troubleshooting an Engine That Will Crank But Not Start

It seems like every time I buy a car, it has set for a long time and does not start. Usually the culprit is a tank of old gas or a fuel filter. But sometimes its mice in the wiring or some other problem. While troubleshooting my 1990 Mustang GT I bought, I documented the steps I took to get it started.

Place car in neutral or park and set the parking brake

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