The restoration of 2930

[nullset]

I disconnected the return line from the fuel distributor while the pump was running (SLOWLY disconnected) and there was almost no pressure or fuel spray.

Does this mean a distributor rebuild?

Should I attempt it myself, if so?

--buddy

[sean]

Does this mean a distributor rebuild?

Should I attempt it myself, if so?

--buddy

No and no.

I hate to beat this to death but remove the supply line to the distributor and see what kind of flow you get, should be pretty good. The the large hose coming up from the filter to the back of the FD.

[nullset]

No and no.

I hate to beat this to death but remove the supply line to the distributor and see what kind of flow you get, should be pretty good. The the large hose coming up from the filter to the back of the FD.

I'm a dummy. I'd put gas in the tank, but apparently not enough. When I pulled the supply line, it was mostly pumping air.

Dumped more gas in, and now the injectors are spraying properly.

--buddy

[sean]

I'm a dummy. I'd put gas in the tank, but apparently not enough. When I pulled the supply line, it was mostly pumping air.

......... Well I'm turnin in, I'll look for an update around 6:00am .

[nullset]

......... Well I'm turnin in, I'll look for an update around 6:00am .

But the engine still won't start!

It still sounds about like it did before. I'll be investigating spark next.

--buddy

[nullset]

Here are some more pictures of the mystery wires.

I'm not sure where these guys go.
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--buddy

[sean]

That first one with the red band on it has mate coming off the harness, lone black wire with a plastic connector on it. The other set (orange/back & green) run to the otterstat, the orange/black is missing it's fmal connector.

[nullset]

I drained the oil today to see how much I'd lost due to the lack of a dipstick last time I pulled the engine.

When the oil drained, it smelled VERY strongly of gas. This has me concerned.

Is that something that can happen due to the fact that I'm trying to start the engine, and it hasn't fired?

How can I keep it from happening again?

Today I'm going to refill the oil and check for spark.

One more question..there are two marks on the crankshaft. One is TDC for cylinder 1, and the other is TDC for cylinder 6. How do you tell which is which? I'm completely not sure that my distributor is timed correctly. Should I pull the manifold again and thoroughly find TDC for cylinder 1? What's the proper method?

Is there any way to remove / reinstall the distributor and wires without removing the manifold and/or mixture unit?

--buddy

[Rich]

I drained the oil today....

When the oil drained, it smelled VERY strongly of gas. This has me concerned.

Is that something that can happen due to the fact that I'm trying to start the engine, and it hasn't fired?

I wouldn't worry about it for the long term. Yes, if your non-start efforts go on long enough with the injectors working then some of the fuel will condense in the cylinders and find its way into the lube system past the rings but most of it will be pushed out the exhaust ports while cranking. It shouldn't be enough fuel to dilute the oil to the extent of engine damage.

Some level of gas bypass to the crankcase is normal, which is why there is a PCV system on the motor.

The good news out of this is that you know you don't have a problem with fuel delivery so you are headed toward the ignition system.

Your exhaust pipes should be venting lots of fuel odors as well during the cranking episodes until this puppy fires up.

[nullset]

Alright, the fuel mixture is now set.

http://cisflowtech.ity.co.uk/m/index...d=28&Itemid=32

This site is useful…..

I now move on to electrical.

- The RPM relay isn't priming the pump. I know it's good because I've tried both relays in both cars, and they both work when in my driver…..
- The ballast resistor voltage is ~.68 volts. I take it this is not normal.

All of the fuses have been checked and are good, but I can recheck them. What else should I check?

I should also mention that I don't get any dash lights/etc. Headlights work, but they're wired through a separate switch, so I don't know if that indicates anything.

--buddy

--buddy