Here's the latest -

I can't find any oil contamination in the coolant.

I replaced the cap and rotor.

I replaced my broken thermo-vacuum valve.

I measured the spark plug wires. All measure about 1.1K ohms.

I measure the cold temperature sensor. Diagonal ohm measurements between pins are about 2.3K ohms per diagonal pair.

I removed the valve cover and found the timing chain intact.

The OVP relay 10A fuses are still intact.

The fuel pump buzzes so I'm guessing the fuel pump relay is OK.

I'm still getting white smoke in the throttle housing after cranking.

I removed a spark plug and smelled gasoline on the tip, so I believe I'm getting fuel.

Here's the newest thing - When the key is turned to the 'on' position, I hear a pronounced whooshing noise from the front of the engine above the alternator. I can actually feel the puff of air when I put my hand in that area. It sounds like something mechanical creates a blast of air that dies out after a second or two. I say mechanical because it reminds me of a fan slowing down. Is this normal or does it reveal a possible answer to my no-start problem.