'73 1.7L won't hold idle Options

[rettigdw914]

Long time reader, first time poster here. If it wasn't for all of the great info on this site, I wouldn't have come half as far as I have on this project.

The problem I am having is at 60degF. ambient, cold engine, the car starts, jumps to 2000rpm for about 5seconds, then sputters and dies. It is very repeatable.

Does this sound like a vacuum leak or ignition problems or other?


Parts replaced/checked:
Rebuilt fuel pump(30psi solid),
Injectors flow tested and ultrasonically cleaned(4ml for 10sec crank)
Rebuilt MPS from Bret, also used another Bosch original.
Used two different ECMs
TPS calibrated
All electrical loads to ECU resistance checked per pbanders site.

All Vacuum lines replaced, not all German hose but has good fit
Injector seals replaced
Intake runner gaskets and hose to plenum replaced
Checked cork gasket on oil fill cap and is old but sealing

Rebuilt distributor
New points,condenser,cap,rotor,coil, wires,plugs(.024")
Dwell is 42deg., out of spec. but should still run. right?
Timing set to 27 deg bef. TDC, but I have been moving the dizzy around.
Valves checked, OK

I might try the carb cleaner trick to check for vacuum leaks but any other ideas are appreciated and welcomed.

Things not replaced are: TPS gasket, Cold start seal?, AAR(it is open, not sure if closes)

Thanks,
-Don

[rettigdw914]

Update: I pulled one of the injectors out and put it in a glass jar. (Gerber baby jars work well)
I started the car and it jumped to 3500-4000rpm as expected with the huge vacuum leak, then died. I checked my the jar and there was no fuel. I plugged the injector port with a rag, started the engine, ran about 1500rpm for 5 sec, then died and still no fuel in the jar. I also put LEDs in the back of the injector connector to make sure it was getting signal and it was pulsing nicely.
It is really blowing my mind that you can have fuel pressure, and a good pulse to open the injector armature, but get no fuel flow.

Looks like I have a kink or I have a problem with my fuel pump install. Will try to check it later in the week.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I would have never guessed.
Don