Re: No start..1.7 8v CIS (1978 Rocco)

[Kareem <6keb1@qlink.queensu.ca>]

I would start w/ the basics. First check ignition, then
blame the fuel system. Did you check for spark?
I assume you mean the injectors are spraying when the
engine is cranking over (that's o.k of course), not just w/ 
the ignition 'on' (not o.k.!).
Kareem
'81 S
'88 16v

On Sun, 13 Aug 2000, S.Coleman wrote:

> Ok,...replaced the clutch this weekend.  Broke the distributor cap during
> this process.  Got everything back together.  Car won't start!  This is my
> biggest question.  If I pull a injector, turn the key to the "ON" position,
> The injector sprays.  Is this correct?  I thought the injectors only sprayed
> when the venturi plate was raised?  Now,....the fuel mixture screw is
> something that I have not played with much before.  (not on an 8v with CIS)
> If I turn this 3mm hex counter clock-wise until fully closed, how many turns
> should I adjust back out?  Please help,...this car ran and idled fine before
> this.  I did buy a new dist.cap which I reinstalled the wires in a 1,3,4,2
> order.  Top right is #1, bottom right is #3, etc.
> Please help!
> Chris
> 
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