Check for gas
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Bradmx32003
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Check for gas
Car is turning over fine, but wont start. I tried to do a search but I probably wasnt searching with the right terms. So how can I check to make sure my engine is getting gas? And if the engine is turning over that means I am getting spark right?
Red 1992 Mx-3 GS, all stock.
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papa roached
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no, if the negine is turning over that means that its turning over, you need to check for spark and fuel, the fuel you shoudl be able to smell after a while of cranking, most liekely your disty has went since that is a common problem with these cars
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Parts needing installed: turbo kit from BB (if i ever get it), 9.0:1 CR Diamond pistons, 4340 forged H beam rods, C/J-Spec spoiler, Nissan red tops in KL rails
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Bradmx32003
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OK I will crank and try smelling for gas... it could be the disty... I replaced it about 2 years ago... who knows. When the car is cranked should you not hear the fuel pump? I seem to remember the fuel pump making a buzzing noise, and i dont hear it anymore. So how do I check for spark?
Red 1992 Mx-3 GS, all stock.
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Excerpted from http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kdomries/nogo.html#fuelpump
"Check for spark- pull a spark plug wire loose from a spark plug and get an assistant to hold it while you crank the engine. If he yells and jumps back, a good spark is present. (Just kidding, this is probably not a good way to check for spark, a better way is to pull the wire off of the plug, stick a screwdriver into the end and, while holding the plastic handle, move the screwdriver so that the metal part is close to a piece of bare metal on the engine. Then get someone to crank the engine. If there is good spark you should see a spark jump from the driver to the metal... ...It should be able to jump a gap of almost 1/4 inch.) If it makes a good spark and you can hear a "snapping" sound, the ignition system is probably OK, replace the wire and Check for fuel TO the engine."
Ummm... save the wear 'n tear on your assistant by not electro-shocking him/her. Use the screwdriver method instead...
"Check for spark- pull a spark plug wire loose from a spark plug and get an assistant to hold it while you crank the engine. If he yells and jumps back, a good spark is present. (Just kidding, this is probably not a good way to check for spark, a better way is to pull the wire off of the plug, stick a screwdriver into the end and, while holding the plastic handle, move the screwdriver so that the metal part is close to a piece of bare metal on the engine. Then get someone to crank the engine. If there is good spark you should see a spark jump from the driver to the metal... ...It should be able to jump a gap of almost 1/4 inch.) If it makes a good spark and you can hear a "snapping" sound, the ignition system is probably OK, replace the wire and Check for fuel TO the engine."
Ummm... save the wear 'n tear on your assistant by not electro-shocking him/her. Use the screwdriver method instead...
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Bradmx32003
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