no start, 1971 1.7L |
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no start, 1971 1.7L |
milwlandrover |
Mar 24 2019, 06:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 22-June 12 From: Greendale Wisconsin Member No.: 14,592 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So.. I have this 914. I put it in storage in fall. It was nice in Milwaukee a month ago and so I went over and started it up. I drove it around for the day doing errands and it ran well. I put it in my garage and started it up last week and again it started first turn of the key. I drove it around for the day and parked it in my driveway. It has not started since. It turns over but won't start. The fuel pump is working. I don't have a cold start valve but the temp has been over 40 the last couple days. Not sure where to start.....
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BeatNavy |
Mar 24 2019, 07:12 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,921 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Gotta start with the basics. Spark, fuel, timing, etc. Most likely something simple like disconnected HT wire or something. But you need to at least narrow it down based on the basics.
Is this D-Jet? |
milwlandrover |
Mar 25 2019, 09:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 22-June 12 From: Greendale Wisconsin Member No.: 14,592 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
yes, it is still fuel injected.
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Rand |
Mar 25 2019, 09:43 AM
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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 would check spark first since it is so easy to do. Pull a plug wire, stick a spark plug in it, ground the threads of the plug by just holding it against the block (insulated pliers or tape to hold if bare hands sound scary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ), have someone crank it while you watch the exposed plug for spark.
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danschy |
Mar 25 2019, 09:55 AM
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Dan Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 1-July 17 From: Illinois Member No.: 21,220 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would check spark first since it is so easy to do. Pull a plug wire, stick a spark plug in it, ground the threads of the plug by just holding it against the block (insulated pliers or tape to hold if bare hands sound scary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ), have someone crank it while you watch the exposed plug for spark. Yeah, I seem to usually zap myself when trying to do it, which is not fun, so a few years ago bought a spark tester for under $10. You hook it up in series with the plug/wire and it flashes when/if you get a spark. I usually use it on recalcitrant lawn mowers, but would work fine on cars also. I guess the zapping issue is more with lawn mowers when I'm trying to pull the starter cord with one hand while holding the plug to ground with the other. Checking with a helper would be much easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
BK911 |
Mar 25 2019, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
Inductive timing light to check for spark, starting fluid to check for fuel.
Then go from there. |
milwlandrover |
Mar 25 2019, 12:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 22-June 12 From: Greendale Wisconsin Member No.: 14,592 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
if it is fuel injected where do you add start fluid?
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danschy |
Mar 25 2019, 01:05 PM
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Dan Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 1-July 17 From: Illinois Member No.: 21,220 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Typically spray fluid in through the air filter intake snout (whether or not it is fuel injected).
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milwlandrover |
Mar 25 2019, 01:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 22-June 12 From: Greendale Wisconsin Member No.: 14,592 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thank you guys! Once it starts and runs I am going to take it for a frame stiffing job in Burlington WI.
cheers! |
rhodyguy |
Mar 25 2019, 01:32 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Ether go BOOM!
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Spoke |
Mar 25 2019, 02:01 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,964 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
starting fluid to check for fuel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Starting fluid is the easiest check on a non-running engine. Spray for a second or 2 into the intake and crank. If it tries to run then dies you know it's fuel. If just straight cranking it's not the fuel system. |
mgphoto |
Mar 25 2019, 05:53 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Check the head temperature sensor connection, passenger side of engine bay sort of under the MPS. Connection can come loose, even the sensor itself can come loose from the head.
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