In desporate need please help
11-01-2010, 01:11 PM
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In desporate need please help
I have an 82 camaro z28 with 305 crossfire fuel injection. It was just rebuilt boring the engine 30 over. Put the engine back in ran great for two weeks then nothing. Wont start just cranks. I have fuel, spark and some compression. Im at a loss someone please help
11-01-2010, 05:43 PM
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Re: In desporate need please help
If you have fuel, spark and compression, the engine should run.
You can eliminate fuel by spraying some carb cleaner down the intake. If she starts, she's starving for fuel.
I'd also check that the spark timing is right on (check that the distributor hasn't turned).
It would also be fairly easy to take one valve cover off (whichever is more accessible) and check that the valve rockers are moving and with the right timing (which will eliminate timing chain failure).
Also, define "some compression". Once you drop below cca 80psi, it's hard to start a cold engine.
Another thought: if it's a manual, does she fire up if you push start her?
Let us know what you find.
Lou
You can eliminate fuel by spraying some carb cleaner down the intake. If she starts, she's starving for fuel.
I'd also check that the spark timing is right on (check that the distributor hasn't turned).
It would also be fairly easy to take one valve cover off (whichever is more accessible) and check that the valve rockers are moving and with the right timing (which will eliminate timing chain failure).
Also, define "some compression". Once you drop below cca 80psi, it's hard to start a cold engine.
Another thought: if it's a manual, does she fire up if you push start her?
Let us know what you find.
Lou