Help dropped engine not starting
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Check that the spark plug wires are seated properly and are in the correct order at the distributor. Passengers side is 4-6-8-2 (top to bottom) and drivers side is 5-3-7-1 (top to bottom).
Open the throttle plate and shoot some starting fluid into the manifold. Try and start it. If it runs well for a short period you likely have a fuel system issue (pump, filter, injectors, wiring, etc.).
Is the computer storing any diagnostic trouble codes? The link below will tell you how to read them.
http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...trouble-codes/
Open the throttle plate and shoot some starting fluid into the manifold. Try and start it. If it runs well for a short period you likely have a fuel system issue (pump, filter, injectors, wiring, etc.).
Is the computer storing any diagnostic trouble codes? The link below will tell you how to read them.
http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...trouble-codes/
Last edited by bjm206; Dec 7, 2011 at 11:06 PM. Reason: sp
Safety Car
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You'd do better to get some facts instead of putting the cast pistons at risk with starting fluid. That crap knocks the dog s*** out of the cans and causes them to break skirts off.
JUst ck pressure,. you need around 40 psi key ON no crank. It needs to hold too.
From there check inj harness with NOID lite or DVM to see if the inj harness is getting a signal.
Work from the results of these basic test.
JUst ck pressure,. you need around 40 psi key ON no crank. It needs to hold too.
From there check inj harness with NOID lite or DVM to see if the inj harness is getting a signal.
Work from the results of these basic test.
Le Mans Master
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From: Clearwater Florida
......... I wouldn't use starting fluid either ... ether ? ... All that hard knocking clatter you hear is self-induced detonation ..... Not the best way to break in a fresh rebuild ..... Multecs have been known to stick when they've been sitting ... have someone crank it over while you tap on the base of the injectors with a screwdriver and SMALL hammer after you've confirmed that they are getting an electrical pulse from the ECM ... a bottle of Techron in the tank will clear the mess after its up and running ..............
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Good Optisparks should not go bad from sitting.
Starting fluid is like good whiskey. A little sip is ok, half the bottle in one shot is not. Do not make a habit of it. Moderation is the key. Never use it on engines with pre-heater grids or diesels with glow plugs.
If you are nervous just use an inline spark tester at each cylinder to verify that you have good spark and noid lights at the injectors as the other folks have mentioned
Starting fluid is like good whiskey. A little sip is ok, half the bottle in one shot is not. Do not make a habit of it. Moderation is the key. Never use it on engines with pre-heater grids or diesels with glow plugs.
If you are nervous just use an inline spark tester at each cylinder to verify that you have good spark and noid lights at the injectors as the other folks have mentioned
Last edited by bjm206; Dec 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM.
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From: Texas
9 times out of 10. One of the above is the issue.
Two plug wires crossed or not seated will result in your exact symptoms.
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Thanks every one. Gonna double check the sequence, and give it a sip of SG. Supposible these are right. Burnt my right hand up really good so had someone with LT1 (Camaro) exp finish it. Time to recheck everything. Unfortunatly I have always worked on Porsches n Old Zcars. So I really appreciate all the help getting this very loved 93 40th back on the road
