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> anyone one want to trade my car...for a running 1?, lol
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post Dec 7 2003, 07:47 PM
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ok here goes:

I did not remove the distributor, Bernie's son did though to check it out, and it is a volkswagon one, not ideal, but it should at least work

I never removed the starter, I only unplugged it to remove the motor, my work was double checked by once again, Bernie's son. In fact all my work was double checked, my valves, everything.

I removed the little wiring there was, I have no brain anymore in the car, it has Weber 40s so...everything was hooked back up, and was rechecked.

I did not rebuild the motor, in fact, I didnt even pull the tranny or fan off. Only the heads.

All new gaskets were replaced when needed, a new coil was put in as well as a new battery. The heads were torqued down as specified in the Haynes as well as the valve adjustments, and since we had turned the motor so many times, they were readjusted by Don (berns son). It turns over decently, no binding. The starter is a bit tired, but regardless, it worked prior to dropping the motor, 3 turn to the ignition max and it would fire. New plugs were put in, and I even played with some starter fluid, no go. Checked the grounds, all are a go. Tranny ground was filed down to get any grime of both cable, and bottom of trunk. I am probably just going to take it to Gervais Engine in Temecula and say get it tuned and running. I dont think I have any alternatives, I am beyond my skill level, anyone else want to look at it before I drop it off with someone?? Jared

hell I will pay someone gladly if they can get it running and tuned...I dont have much, 500 max to pay right now...cant keep the car nonop...

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post Dec 7 2003, 08:59 PM
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I am from MA, where abouts are you located???

How far from Brad, How far from Otto's???

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post Dec 7 2003, 09:33 PM
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I'd love to come down if I had the time. I'm sure it'd be running. How about towing it up to bay area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 7 2003, 09:50 PM
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Jay, a couple of things to check real quick...all stupid stuff that you have probably checked already...

First off, you said it won't start, is it spitting/farting back through the carbs alot? Can you smell fuel? Is it turning over fast or slow? Does it sound like its going to catch or just spins and spins? What do the plugs look like?

Distributor, you said you didn't remove it, but did you move it at all...I had one that was 180* off and the thing just farted and spit, but wouldn't start.

Also, double check the spark plug wires, are they going to the right holes?

If you are spraying starter fluid in the carbs and the car still won't fire, then you arn't getting spark to the plugs...

Also, put some jumper cables on that battery and give it some help if it is turning over slowly...its a carbed car, you need air, fuel and spark...just take it step by step and you will get it started.

To me it sounds like you either are not getting spark (or plugs are badly fouled), or your timing is WAY off...

HTH,

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post Dec 7 2003, 10:27 PM
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The plugs are new and are getting spark the fuelpump works. checked TDC with a plug out to check the Dist. set the points checked the valve adj. which was ok had battery charger on the batt. Jared needs to work on the throttle linkage as it is all screwed up. But it should start!!!!

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post Dec 7 2003, 11:02 PM
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did you pull the plugs after trying to start several times? I have seen plugs foul very quickly, actually happened to me not too long ago...had to pull them out and wire brush them off before the car would start properly...

Still didn't answer: what was the car doing when you try to start it? spitting/poping back through the carbs? just spinning the motor? etc... more details will help us have an idea of what is not working properly...

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post Dec 7 2003, 11:09 PM
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I had offered to come out and make it run. I still extened the offer but I do not think I will be able to get out there till mid week sometime. It would also have to be during the day, maybe morning late. Let me know Jared. I am almost sure I can make it run.
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post Dec 7 2003, 11:30 PM
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thanks Skline..will get to you through pm...
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post Dec 9 2003, 07:56 AM
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Did I just read that you broke your CHT?
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post Dec 9 2003, 08:23 AM
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why don't you check the voltage across the coil while you turn the engine over. The starter might be sapping all the available power so there's not enough poop in the coil to fire it.

I have a motorcyle like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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