Ideas please......, '74 2.0 running/starting issue Options

[theman352001]

Hey guys & gals, sorry for the length, would like to be thorough.

Past Status: '74 2.0 was running great 2 years ago. Took it to a gas station to fill up a gas can (no gas was put into the car's tank) and as I was leaving the car died. I tried to start it a couple of times and was able to get it to run but as soon as I would try to give it some gas (not in gear) the car would die. The only thing I noticed differently was that the fuel pump didn't sound right.

Back then I tested the fuel pump for flow and pressure (without car running) and both seemed good. The car would start periodically and idle fine but I could not touch the accelerator without it dying. The pump still didn't sound right however.

Current status: Pulled the '74 pump and rigged up a '75 pump that tested good for flow. '74 pump seems a bit weak on flow. Car will not start at all. I am not even getting any firing.

Plugs are working fine with nice fat sparks. Also, the 2 driver's side injectors are firing a good spray of fuel. (I did not check the passenger side - assuming they are fine)

Next on my list of things to check:

• Make sure timing hasn't somehow jumped position
• double check Crane HI-6 ignition system
• temperature sensor

I am interested in any other thoughts or past experiences from the group. What else should I be checking? Have you had a similar problem and what was the solution?

Thanks in advance.

[theman352001]

Ok guys, here is what I found out......

1: I tried to start the car right off the bat and it did fire and try to run. I had it running on it's own but as soon as I applied the gas she died. I did not get it started again after that.

2: Dbl checked timing and it was on.

3: Checked fuel pressure w/ the new pump and it was about 33 PSI so I adjusted it back down to between 28 and 29 PSI.

4: Checked the MPS. I got good values on the two coils 91.9 and 349.8 ohms with no indication that they are touching each other or the MPS housing. I sucked on the hose and it held vacuum.

5: Checked the Intake Air Temperature Sensor and it was in spec.

OK, here are the areas I checked that didn't "check" out.......

6: Checked the Thermo switch that operates the cold start valve and got an open circuit from the lead to any ground point.

7: Checked the Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor and received a value of 5.1 ohms from the lead to any ground point. This value is about double what I have seen it should be.

8: Noticed that I had standing fuel in the intake manifold. Checked the cold start valve and it was not firing or leaking. I decided to disconnect it anyway since I don't run the car in the cold. (both fuel and electrical)

My thoughts at this time......

I think I am experiencing a rich running condition and the car is flooding out. This is supported by the Cylinder Head Temerature Sensor value and the fuel in the intake.

I would like to hear what you guys think. Also, is there any other way for gas to get into the intake besides the cold start injector?

Thanks for your input.