Date:         Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:31:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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Got gas in the tank?

If you spray starting fluid into the intake will it fire?

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

> On Dec 21, 2013, at 11:52 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Volks,
>
> On my '88 GL - I pilled the distributor - and found the Hall Sender
> connector that sticks out - to be broken off. Replaced the Distributor
> with known good one. Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the
> split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the
> distributor case. Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran
> a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves were
> clattering. It was late - so I shut it down and expected to work on it
> later to set the timing. I have never been able to get it to start
> again. Cranks - but absolutely no start.
>
> Today, I rechecked all the settings, made sure all connectors were
> connected. Then performed the Hall sender systems check. All test were
> positive. Spark at the coil wire every time the center connector of the
> hall sender plug is grounded. The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump
> turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a
> late season Salmon on the river bank!! It turns over plenty good - but
> will not start.
>
> After all the ignition tests were positive - I was sure there is a fuel
> problem - but the pump runs. However - even though I got the FI to pulse
> - I never smelled any fuel - and as many times as I pulsed them - I
> would have thought I would smell fuel - but no joy!
>
> Gonna try the ether next - see if I can even get it to fire. After that
> - I'm not sure where to turn -
>
> Anyone have any ideas??
>
> Thanks,
>
> John in Alabama - where we are about to be hit by some terrible weather
> - heavy rain, wind, lightening, thunder, and tornadoes. It is so hot I
> am wearing shorts today - and it has been raining off and on - the
> perfect setup for a cold front passage to come through and clobber us
> good with the bad weather as it slides under the warm air and pushes all
> that moisture up high. The edge of that frontal band is nowhere to be in
> an airplane!! For sure!!