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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Replaced engine fuel lines and now starter won't hit... coincidence?
Posted by: rbj914 Aug 13 2023, 02:46 PM
What did I do? I replaced the engine compartment return fuel lines today and now the starter won't even hit. It was starting fine before I replaced the lines. I feel like I must have unplugged or grounded out something while I was in there, or maybe it is just coincidental.
The fuel pump runs when I turn the key and runs continuously when I turn the key all the way. I am no good with electronics, but what do I check? 
1970 car with a 73 2.0 D-Jet engine.
Update: Checked all connections. Unplugged the MPS then plugged it back in and it cranked right up. I also removed the air cleaner again. I have no confidence that's what caused this but grateful it cranked. Is it possible that was the issue?
Posted by: emerygt350 Aug 13 2023, 04:10 PM
What did I do? I replaced the engine compartment return fuel lines today and now the starter won't even hit. It was starting fine before I replaced the lines. I feel like I must have unplugged or grounded out something while I was in there, or maybe it is just coincidental.
The fuel pump runs when I turn the key and runs continuously when I turn the key all the way. I am no good with electronics, but what do I check?
1970 car with a 73 2.0 D-Jet engine.
Update: Checked all connections. Unplugged the MPS then plugged it back in and it cranked right up. I also removed the air cleaner again. I have no confidence that's what caused this but grateful it cranked. Is it possible that was the issue?
Mps is right there ... however you could have bumped a ground. I would have suspected a ground. As soon as you ask for some amps it can't give it to you. But the battery negative to the body is way up from there.
Posted by: rbj914 Aug 14 2023, 11:41 AM
What did I do? I replaced the engine compartment return fuel lines today and now the starter won't even hit. It was starting fine before I replaced the lines. I feel like I must have unplugged or grounded out something while I was in there, or maybe it is just coincidental.
The fuel pump runs when I turn the key and runs continuously when I turn the key all the way. I am no good with electronics, but what do I check?
1970 car with a 73 2.0 D-Jet engine.
Update: Checked all connections. Unplugged the MPS then plugged it back in and it cranked right up. I also removed the air cleaner again. I have no confidence that's what caused this but grateful it cranked. Is it possible that was the issue?
Mps is right there ... however you could have bumped a ground. I would have suspected a ground. As soon as you ask for some amps it can't give it to you. But the battery negative to the body is way up from there.
Yes, I must have bumped a ground. Just hope it doesn't rear it's ugly head again! Thank you for your reply.
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