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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Then the problem won't bother you anymore..
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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i dont understand it was drivin fine b4...
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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You only need 3 things to run the motor... Air, fuel and spark. Start eliminating those, one by one.
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinful7' date='Jan 16 2003, 01:41 PM
You only need 3 things to run the motor... Air, fuel and spark. Start eliminating those, one by one.
My car runs on beer.
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Jan 16 2003, 01:45 PM
My car runs on beer.
we tried running a car on tequilia, it didnt work too well



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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Yeah the air/fuel ratio is way different when running tequila, I think you want around 6:1 - and also the worm might've blocked the fuel line, you should've checked that.



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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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well we were pouring it in the carbs manually, it does backfire really well though



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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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i'd imagine so



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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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hmm few things to ask yourself:



a) Spark plugs, are they clean and producing spark? If so check continuity in the spark wires.

b) Is the starter engaging the flywheel/flexplate or is the engine not turning at all?

c) Is there any type of clicking after turning the key? With headlights on, crank the engine, do the headlights go all the way out or very very dim?

d) Does it have gas?



i got a few more but these are the starters....oh and here's the answers if any of the above things dont check out:



a) if they are dirty get new ones, if the wires have no continuity get new ones.

b) if the starter isn't engaging you need a new starter, or the starter isn't getting enough current/volts.

c) if there is a clicking your battery is beat, if the headlights turn all the way off your battery is VERY beat.

d) get some gas.



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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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also try looking into the car online, perhaps there's a common problem I know my old plymouth reliant beater car used to have a problem with the ground from the starter getting frayed and causing the motor to stop working.



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