HELP! No start after engine swap...

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xjon

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So.Cal. MV

• Jun 20, 2010

• #1

99 4.0

Just replaced engine with a rebuilt.
Engine turning over, able to smell fuel out of exhaust, Spark plug boot sparking (stunning neighbor).

What could be my problem?

 

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xjon

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So.Cal. MV

• Jun 20, 2010

• #2

Checked grounds, checked wiring plugs.

Engine was turning slow at first. Jumped battery with another vehicle and now the engine turning normal but no start.

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Jun 20, 2010

• #3

Check the voltage while cranking. Starters are dumb as hell and don't give a hoot about the voltage they get, and are quite happy as long as the amps are there. The electronics, however, HATE it when voltage drops below 9 volts. Put a meter between the battery posts and crank it.

 

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xjon

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So.Cal. MV

• Jun 20, 2010

• #4

11.2 volts during crank. That is with out the help of a jump.

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Jun 20, 2010

• #5

Ok, maybe the 180 distributor.

pull plug number 1, rotate the engine until you get it to TDC on the compression stroke--you can confirm compression stroke by holding your finger over the spark plug hole and air will force your finger away. Remove the distributor cap and check if the rotor is pointing at cylinder number one. If not, re-index the distributor.

 

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xjon

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So.Cal. MV

• Jun 20, 2010

• #6

My engine is SMOKING!!!

Thanks Joe! that did the trick. Thought it would idle rough if that was the case but at least it would start.

Thanks naxja for helping me with this. I know its not over yet but atleast its running.

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Jun 20, 2010

• #7

arty:Glad you got it! arty: