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| silverteener |
 Apr 9 2009, 05:44 PM
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My dad and the guy that rebuilt my motor finally got the timing set on it today but it still doesn't have any power after you get to around 3000 rpm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) It's a 1.7 and fuel injected. Tomorrow they are going to check the fuel pressure and swap out the MPS for another one I have sitting on the shelf. Any ideas why this thing won't run?? Thanks Scott |
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| silverteener |
Apr 14 2009, 09:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 214 Joined: 9-August 05 From: East Moline, IL Member No.: 4,566 |
I set the timing again tonight and it is still not running right. I also changed the fuel filter and rechecked the gap on the Petronix. I can drive around fine if I don't try to get on it at 3000 rpm, if I do it falls flat on its face. The valves were set when it was rebuilt and rechecked before the motor went in. I haven't check them since though. I also need to check the advance plate on the distributor, I'm just not sure how to do that yet. Before when I had the fuel pressure gauge on it and was driving around it dropped down to 20 or below when I got up to 3500 rpm. Is this normal? My dad is thinking the fuel pump is not working right, could that be it? Is there a way to test the fuel pump? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I'm going to drive it for now and hopefully we can figure this thing out. You guys have a lot a great input and I'll keep trying suggestions. thanks |
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silverteener No power after 3000 rpm Apr 9 2009, 05:44 PM
r_towle the timing is wrong.
RIch Apr 9 2009, 09:28 PM Travis Neff check your valve adjustment too. Apr 9 2009, 09:45 PM byndbad914 :agree: especially about the timing, easy check an... Apr 10 2009, 11:44 AM charliew I once got a set of points that it took me two day... Apr 11 2009, 10:45 AM ericread If you're still having problems with this, you... Apr 11 2009, 05:33 PM silverteener Thanks for all the suggestions. I stilll need to ... Apr 13 2009, 09:04 AM
swl
I did test the fuel pressure and it was around 3... Apr 13 2009, 09:43 AM charliew It really sounds like a fuel supply problem if it ... Apr 13 2009, 09:07 AM silverteener how do I adjust the fuel pressure? It did smell l... Apr 13 2009, 09:49 AM swl
It did smell like gas when I was driving it but I... Apr 13 2009, 10:11 AM swl fuel pressure regulator is the next piece downstre... Apr 13 2009, 09:58 AM silverteener I will check that! All the lines at the back ... Apr 13 2009, 10:16 AM silverteener I adjusted the fuel pressure last night. It was p... Apr 14 2009, 11:02 AM charliew It's not getting enough fuel if you can let up... Apr 15 2009, 08:49 AM silverteener I lowered the fuel pressure to 29 but it was at 35... Apr 15 2009, 09:01 AM underthetire A quick check is to unplug the air temp sensor. Th... Apr 15 2009, 09:12 AM naro914 Check your fuel filter, and check the rubber fuel ... Apr 15 2009, 09:26 AM SUNAB914 Your pertronix could be failing, just about the sa... Apr 15 2009, 09:59 AM tod914 Tach bouncing up and down with the hesitation? My... Apr 15 2009, 10:31 AM swl if the fuel pressure is dropping when the performa... Apr 15 2009, 11:52 AM silverteener I replaced the cap and rotor last night and it did... Apr 16 2009, 01:05 PM silverteener I checked the front fuel lines today. Actually I ... Apr 17 2009, 10:29 PM naro914 You can take it to any place that fixes radiators.... Apr 18 2009, 05:28 AM swl DIY alternative - http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-R... Apr 18 2009, 07:30 AM charliew Be sure you check the job the radiator shop does a... Apr 18 2009, 09:07 AM silverteener I finally got my tank put back in over the weekend... May 4 2009, 02:07 PM SLITS All you have to do is hook a pressure gauge into t... May 4 2009, 02:32 PM silverteener My old pump that was working before the engine was... May 5 2009, 09:49 AM Travis Neff Is there a possibility that the fuel pump hoses ar... May 5 2009, 01:59 PM silverteener I rechecked them last night and seemed fine. I ha... May 5 2009, 02:18 PM Travis Neff You have the orientation at the pump correct, but ... May 5 2009, 02:25 PM SUNAB914 Change that pertronix back to points! Let us k... May 5 2009, 02:38 PM r_towle car is silver...that is the problem May 5 2009, 02:41 PM naro914 did you ever go back and check all the electrical ... May 5 2009, 02:57 PM silverteener I still need to pick up a set of points but everyt... May 5 2009, 03:24 PM rjames
:agree:
You said the tank was full of rust. D... May 5 2009, 05:11 PM silverteener CONSTRICTION!!
That was the final problem... May 9 2009, 09:34 AM SUNAB914 Congrats! Keep motoring and thanks for letting... May 9 2009, 06:54 PM naro914 wow...that brings back memories that I completely ... May 10 2009, 05:17 AM |
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