1987 starting problems
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Cruising
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1987 starting problems
Have begun to have starting problems. Engine turns, smell fuel but will not start. It will not start for a day or two, then will start every time for a few days and then nothing again. Over the last few months this has gotten worse. Any thoughts.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Nampa Idaho
Could be a million different things! When's the last time she had a tune up? Plugs, wires, cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter.
You shouldn't be smelling fuel unless you have a leak, which is bad!
How old are your fuel injectors? You should test them or have them tested!
You shouldn't be smelling fuel unless you have a leak, which is bad!
How old are your fuel injectors? You should test them or have them tested!
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Anaheim CA
Remove the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator and turn on the ignition. No fuel should come out of the FPR.
If fuel does come out then the FPR diaphragm is ruptured. Mine started a fire when it ruptured, so check/fix this ASAP.
Safety Car
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