Engine rotates, but will not start!
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Engine rotates, but will not start!
The car has not been driven since for a week after replacing carburetor. This moring I attempted to start it up, she refused to run. The motor rotates, but will not run. I held the accelerator to the floor, and it gave a slight hint that it wanted to run, but then shut off. I have replaced the wires, rotor, cap, and alternator all within the past six months. I have not replaced the coil or the module. Is it possibble that one or both of these units could be the problem? Any advise is greatly welcomed!
Rufus
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Rufus
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: Engine rotates, but will not start! (Rufus 81 vette)
so are you saying that it ran fine and good a week ago before you replaced the carb??
id look at the fuel line inlet... is it drawing fuel?? did u use any type of thread tape on it? is the fuel filter new? etc...
is it getting fuel??
pop off the air cleaner and blip the throttle with your hand and see if fuel squirts out...
is it stumbling??
need more info...
id look at the fuel line inlet... is it drawing fuel?? did u use any type of thread tape on it? is the fuel filter new? etc...
is it getting fuel??
pop off the air cleaner and blip the throttle with your hand and see if fuel squirts out...
is it stumbling??
need more info...
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: NC,USA
Re: Engine rotates, but will not start! (Rufus 81 vette)
there is a small valve inside the carb that could be your problem if it starts up with starter fluid but wont stay running... if you cant get it to start, using starter fluid but it turns over its ignition. i dont know to much about them... to me they are like black box's... you cant fix em just replacem though some one else on here probably has the answer your looking for... sorry that i dont
ZD
ZD
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Re: Engine rotates, but will not start! (Rufus 81 vette)
The car was running rough until replacement of the carb. After replacing it was a 100% better. The check engine like would occasionally flash when parking or at start-up. I had suspect that the o2 sensor and egr needed to be replaced. (Prior to the new carb, the check engine light would flash..but I attributed to the old carb.)
