Fb Not Running
#1
Hey all...I am probably pickin' up my FB from my buddy's house this week, and we still can't figure out why it isn't running. It's got a new gas tank, motor, and carb. Even when we roll it down the hill, put it in gear and pop the clutch (with the ignition to ON) it doesn't turn on. I can't remember whether the battery was good last time we tried, so I dunno if that could be it. Anyone got any idea what could be going on? BTW, It's an '85 base model. could it be the fuel pump? coils? wires? Anyone?
#2
I'd doublecheck all the connections...especially since it's a new motor install. Make sure you're getting spark and while you have the plugs out see if they're wet (flooded). If so you know you're getting fuel at least and you can troubleshoot elsewhere. There are some techniques out there about how to unflood if that needs to happen. I think iluvmyrx7.com
#6
OK i should correct myself. The roll-start/push start method starts the engine, but then it just dies after a couple of seconds. I haven't been with the car in a while, so I don't remember if there was actual fuel going through the carb, but I think so because it started and ran for a couple of seconds when rolling/being push started. <<shrugs>> any more ideas?
#8
Originally Posted by lxk199' date='May 14 2004, 03:45 PM
OK i should correct myself. The roll-start/push start method starts the engine, but then it just dies after a couple of seconds. I haven't been with the car in a while, so I don't remember if there was actual fuel going through the carb, but I think so because it started and ran for a couple of seconds when rolling/being push started. <<shrugs>> any more ideas?
turned out to be a bad ecu/emissions control unit, the 84-85 cars have a relay....