yes you should just shoot a video with audio of what happens when you turn the key. it would probably be easier than you trying to describe it too us
yes you should just shoot a video with audio of what happens when you turn the key. it would probably be easier than you trying to describe it too us
Originally Posted by afroman006
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
Which is why I'm thinking motor problems
I went through all the connections on the alternator and they're all solid. This thing is new, I don't think it's the problem, especially since the voltage gauge on the dash was in a good zone.
will do
Electrical circuits still worked, was able to honk horn fine. When I turn key to start, motor turns over, but wont start.
2010 VW Jetta - DD, 5 Banger, 5 Speed, 1000 Watts of sound!!
1979 Ford Bronco Custom - 400/T18/205.. 35" SSRs, 4" lift, Rancho 5000s, 200 watts of sound!!
now we're getting somewhere...your truck needs 2 things to run: fuel and spark. It's carbureted with a mechanical fuel pump, right? Since it was running before, it's probably getting fuel. Now find out if it's getting spark by pulling a plug, grounding it against the block and see if it sparks when you turn it over. If it doesn't then there's something wrong with the ignition system. If it does, then screw it back in and see if it'll run with some starter fluid. Then you'll know your problem is fuel. Maybe the short killed your icm, coil, blew a fuse or fusible link related to one of these items. 99.999999% sure your current problem would not be solved with an engine or transmission rebuild
Last edited by uglyota; 03-24-2010 at 01:54 PM.
If its your ignition. the stock box is crapola and i recommend you buy my MSD w/ coil.
msd sucks. skoal lid and a gm hei box
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i have an xtra coil if you want to try that. oh and a bunch of skoal cans
you be quiet. your not helping matters at all
MSD is awesome an then some. but i found a spare durapsark if thats the case.
the spark is hard to see, I recommend you hold the spark plug in one hand and the intake/alternator/manifold with the other and have a friend try to start the motor. you will know if you are getting spark or not for sure then.
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
you just have to turn the key to ignition, you don't have to turn it over.
Don't take pointers from this guy.
please only give advice if you know what your talking about.
spark is accumulated/ generates in the coil and is then distributed by the distributer (unless it is new with multi coils but that is another lecture). the rotor inside the cap spins in time with the motor and sends the spark to the correct spark plug wire to the corresponding cylinder. so the motor has to be turning over or running to see if you have spark
Last edited by colman; 03-25-2010 at 08:14 AM.
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
New plugs and wires... still not firing up.
Checked all the fuses, they're fine. Does this mean MSD ignition? If so, I'm going into unfamiliar territory.
2010 VW Jetta - DD, 5 Banger, 5 Speed, 1000 Watts of sound!!
1979 Ford Bronco Custom - 400/T18/205.. 35" SSRs, 4" lift, Rancho 5000s, 200 watts of sound!!
I would definitely throw some more money at it before you do any more diagnostics!
That IS the liberal way of doing things!I would definitely throw some more money at it before you do any more diagnostics!
2010 VW Jetta - DD, 5 Banger, 5 Speed, 1000 Watts of sound!!
1979 Ford Bronco Custom - 400/T18/205.. 35" SSRs, 4" lift, Rancho 5000s, 200 watts of sound!!
when did Hot Pocket become Obama?That IS the liberal way of doing things!
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