Light at the end of a halfa$$ rebuild

Danwvw · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:27 am Post subject:

Ok that's right! It must be stuck I would try to clean it with soap and water and water pressure and see if you can get it running off the car then rinse it with 90% rubbing alcohol and paint thinner. Is it pulling current? Making a spark when you hook up the 12 volt wire? BE Careful though! Better to do that test away from the car after washed with soap and water.
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busdaddy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:46 am Post subject:

Evilrift · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:09 am Post subject:

What is CSV? Only familiar as a file format.

busdaddy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:14 am Post subject:

Cold Start Valve.
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Evilrift · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:32 pm Post subject:

Ahh. Sorry I knew that. When I tested it yesterday I even pulled the fuel lines running to it and they were bone dry that's what led me to the fuel pump.

I'll give cleaning it a try this evening.

busdaddy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:35 pm Post subject:

No need to clean anything yet, right now you are testing the fuel pump, aren't you?
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Evilrift · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:09 pm Post subject:

I meant cleaning the fuel pump cause I'm pretty sure that's causing an issue.

Danwvw · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject:

Evilrift I am sure busdaddy has the best handle on the electrical here for your fuel pump but you said you did get a test light but no fuel so it probably is the pump not running or perhaps your not getting fuel from the tank to the pump.
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Evilrift · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

Ok I installed a new fuel pump, so made some forward progress as I could actually feel the fuel flowing through the lines and now it tries to start but just won't catch.

I guess I'm back looking at timing?

Tcash · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject:

Evilrift · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:24 pm Post subject:

Yep reindexed it there but it still just won't catch. It comes close. I'll have to try gas down the boot again to see what happens.

Danwvw · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:37 pm Post subject:

Does it crank over nice?
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Evilrift · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:03 pm Post subject:

Cranks over great. Starter seems strong, the battery is brand new and I keep it charged.

I think it's fuel related and will try to get a fuel pressure gauge on it tomorrow.

Evilrift · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject:

So I got a pressure tester on her today and have good pressure (38psi) that holds steady. Still won't fire up.

I guess its time to pull an injector, there's another thread around here where someone mentioned that 1979 Injectors maybe different, is there a way to tell which injectors you have? Ratwell just states universal 022 906 031.

Tcash · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:19 pm Post subject:

Evilrift · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject:

Ok, verified that the wiring matches and I have the 11 -pin version.

Still will need to verify the injectors are firing, they were sent to Cruzin so I assumed they'd be good but who knows.

I verified they are getting power correctly with a noid light.

Really would like to get her fired up, I've noticed I have a very hard time turning the motor over using the alternator pulley, it does seem the belt has slipped a bit and I'll need to tighten it yet even without all the spark plugs it took some effort to turn the motor. Is this normal?

busdaddy · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:07 pm Post subject:

A new engine is always a little stiff, any grinding noises when turning?
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Evilrift · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject:

Nope no grinding at all. I heard some squeaking recently, which I assume is the belt. But any and all weird noises are freaking me out.

Evilrift · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:02 am Post subject:

Tightened the belt and the squeaking stopped. Phew.

Still can't get it to fire up and stay running. Tested the fuel injectors 1/2 and they were good. Nice spray and power.

Starting to get very frustrating.

Danwvw · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:20 am Post subject:

First of all I think the problem is the name of this thread! Perhaps if you named it. Finding the Bright Light or something! Your at the end and it still doesn't start up.
But. Just start over and review what has changed between when it did start and when it would not start. Chances are there is something there we are missing.
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