Engine starting and running troubles Options

[scoobykvn]

I have a 1970 1.7 and I need help. The first problem is my starting issue. I replaced the ignition switch and checked all connections and have found no issues. When I turn the key I get the oil light on and fuel pump running like normal. When I turn the key to start I get the oil light to go off and the fuel pump to run. All I get out of the starter is a click, most of the time. Every once in a while it cranks and starts right up. The starter is also new.

Now, once it starts I can't keep it running. Previously I could get it to stay running and it would run very high rpm for about 30 seconds then start to fluctuate and eventually die. I replaced all of the vacuum lines and now when it starts it will only run for a few seconds. My guess is the tuning is way off. If this is the case, how do I find a good starting tuning point so I can keep it running in order to fine tune it? It is still fuel injected and all standard tune-up components replaced.

[realred914]

I have a 1970 1.7 and I need help. The first problem is my starting issue. I replaced the ignition switch and checked all connections and have found no issues. When I turn the key I get the oil light on and fuel pump running like normal. When I turn the key to start I get the oil light to go off and the fuel pump to run. All I get out of the starter is a click, most of the time. Every once in a while it cranks and starts right up. The starter is also new.

Now, once it starts I can't keep it running. Previously I could get it to stay running and it would run very high rpm for about 30 seconds then start to fluctuate and eventually die. I replaced all of the vacuum lines and now when it starts it will only run for a few seconds. My guess is the tuning is way off. If this is the case, how do I find a good starting tuning point so I can keep it running in order to fine tune it? It is still fuel injected and all standard tune-up components replaced.

Ok two seperate probelms here:

the starter is intermitant, did the soliniod get replaced too? if not, it could be a bad soliniod, however beofre you go after that make sure all your starter wires are clean and tight and the transmission ground strap is also in tip top shape. high resistances on the wires or graound can cause intermitant starting issues. eventually the grease in the soliniod drys up or water gets in (the seams on the soliniod are supposed to be seam sealed with sealer or tape to keep water out) if the soliond plunger gets dirty or rusty, it will not work some times, be slow to engage .

the D-jet is a very nice system but there are some basic things that can fail it.

first make sure your timing is set right and your points are good.

one thing to test is your head temp sendor near saprk plug num,ber three it should be very high ohms when cold (like a couple thousand) and it should drop when warmed to less than 100 ohms test with an ohm meter after you disconnect the pigtail wire, only ohm test teh senodr, not teh wire back to the computer!
besure to wiggle the wire a lot when you test, often the wire gets broken or shorted to the sendor case, that can cause all kinds of running probelms.

make sure your manifold pressore sendor is leak tight, you did the hoses, now make sure the diaphram inside is not leaking, suck on it, it should hold vacuum. also exacmine the wires at teh pressure sendor plug look for frayed wires and such, bad contact here will stop the car .

when the car does run, is the exhasut smelling real rich or not?

good luck