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Old Jul 19, 2019 | 06:49 PM
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I have an 89 convertible. It sat outside for the better part of 10 years. I have completely gone through fuel system as there was water in the tank. I have fuel pressure used test noids on injectors replaced regulator and filter and flushed fuel system. She will fire with ether but will not run without it. Totally baffled why she won't run.

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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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Is there a safe mode or something that would keep the motor from running?
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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After sitting for years the injectors could be full of corrosion and not flowing or opening. The only way to test for that would be to pull the fuel rail and see if they're actually flowing or not. I assume you have fuel pressure while running on ether with spark and all that good stuff. Sounds like you have a project! Good luck!
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