Wont Start when hot, or takes a while |
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Wont Start when hot, or takes a while |
mxdude914 |
Jun 12 2005, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Lodi, CA Member No.: 925 |
I finally got my car to where i drive it every where now and then this comes up, either it starts right away when hot(rare), takes a while to start, or just won't until the car cools down completely. Any ideas?
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Joe Bob |
Jun 12 2005, 07:11 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Won't turn over or won't fire up....?
Won't turn over is a bad solenoid that can be cured by tapping on it, pulling it and lubing it or replacing..... Won't fire can be a CHT and fuel pressure bleed off. |
TimT |
Jun 12 2005, 07:14 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Mike I have a "working" 3 pin box...
whatcha need a non working one for? |
joeav8tor |
Jun 12 2005, 07:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 23-January 05 From: mattituck, Long Island NY Member No.: 3,493 |
possibly vapor lock...here is a procedure to do if it happens...you might want to relocate the fuel pump from its stock location to the front of your car...I believe it came in the relocated position from 1974 on.
Open the engine compartment lid. Let the car sit for about 30 minutes without trying to start it. After the 30 minutes are up, turn the key until you hear the fuel pump run but not enough to turn the engine over. Turn the key to the off position again. Turn the key until you hear the fuel pump again and hold it there for about 10 seconds. Maybe do it again Now attempt to start the engine. The engine should start. http://www.autoatlanta.com/tech/fuel_pump_relo.html good luck (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flag.gif) Joe |
mxdude914 |
Jun 12 2005, 07:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Lodi, CA Member No.: 925 |
It won't fire it turns over very freely.
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redshift |
Jun 12 2005, 07:18 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Also watch for tight valves... and loose ones, while we are talking about it.
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mxdude914 |
Jun 12 2005, 07:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Lodi, CA Member No.: 925 |
the fuel pump is already relocated to the front.
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Jacques |
Jun 12 2005, 11:49 PM
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Technician Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 20-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,954 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/spank.gif) Try a hard start relay
http://www.oldvolkshome.com/hardstart.pdf |
Rand |
Jun 12 2005, 11:55 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I may catch flack for this, but... I say hard start relays are a hack. IMHO, the problems they solve are only masking the real problem.They are usually hacked in when the car won't crank. Mmxdude914 said his car cranks fine. So the problem is more likely to be fuel-supply related.
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mxdude914 |
Jun 13 2005, 12:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 20-July 03 From: Lodi, CA Member No.: 925 |
I know this maybe kinda out there but if the gas cap is kinda old and doesnt seal well could that be a problem, but still doesnt explain why only has the problem when its hot.
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