RE: Another car won't start problem

[Elroyyy@aol.com]

Jim wrote:

> I adjusted the valves but #2 exhaust and #4 intake have no clearance. That 
is 
> to say I can't get a feeler gauge between the rocker and valve stem.

I agree that this is wrong, but I think it is a separate problem. Is it 
possible that you're doing the adjustment wrong; ie, how familiar are you 
with 
adjusting your valves. If you've never/seldom done it before, there are a 
number of ways that you can go wrong here.


I hope this is a separate problem. I'm not saying that I didn't make a 
mistake, but I am quite familiar with the valve adjustment procedure.




> I set 
> the points and timing; cleaned the trigger points with a piece of paper; 
made 
> sure I had spark at the coil and plugs; checked to make sure I had fuel at 
the 
> injectors and still, the battery cranks over and over but she will not 
start.

Hmmm, cleaning the trigger points was going to be my first suggestion, so you 
just stole my thunder....


It actually is your thunder, Jim. I did this because in the archives you told 
many others to try the same thing.




Try these tests:

Turn the key ON and then go to the engine. Listen while you depress the 
throttle lever. You should hear a series of clicks.


Throttle positioner checks out just fine. I will run your other suggested 
tests ASAP.



Aaron wrote:

Then I found the actual problem -- red wire that went to a round 
connector on the battery. It was hardly hanging on. Cut & resoldered 
that one and car has run fine ever since.

I appreciate the advice, Aaron. But could you please be more specific? Which 
red wire? And on what kind of round connector on the battery?



Regards,

Elroy

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