[tech] last chance to help

[kervinridgley@earthlink.net (Kervin)]

I don't have many ideas.  Maybe the cold start valve?  Check if fuel is
going to the injectors.  You could just loosen the banjo bolts to see if
fuel starts to leak out.  Does the tail pipe smell like gas?  With all
the starting attempts I think it would.

"Foxx (in a box)" wrote:
> 
>   well, i've just about run the length of my rope. i'm out of ideas and
> don't know what else to do short of replacing wiring now. i'm needing
> this car running sooner than later and will have to take it to a shop if
> a miracle doesn't happen. i'm willing to kiss ass to make it happen,
> though i reserve the right of who's ass to kiss. at any rate:
> 
>   '85 8v jh engine. new coil, plugs, wires. get spark from coil wire and
> plug wires. replaced transfer and fuel pump. also replaced the jetronic
> computer tonight. hear sounds from both pumps (normal sound) and buzzing
> from fuel distributor. timing marks lined up as follows: camshaft with
> front / left edge of the head; crankshaft and intermediate shaft lined
> up with each other (notch in pulley & dot in pulley). all wires are
> hooked up properly and all vacuum hoses are connected. about the only
> thing that i haven't done is hook up the coolant hoses. i turn the key
> and engine turns over, but won't catch, despite pressing on the gas
> pedal or leaving it alone. the only things that i did to the engine
> prior to putting it in the car was put a dual manifold and down pipe on
> it. it does have a larger throttle body it but, prior to installation,
> the engine did run, even after the accident. so....
> 
>   like i said, i'm at an end here. i don't know what more to do 'less i
> pull the wiring and put the wiring in from another car. i could test
> compression again to check things, but the number were good prior to
> installation. please send me any ideas you may have. i don't really have
> the $$$ for a shop, but i'm coming to a crunch and need the car. please
> help if you can. thanx.
> 
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