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Died while driving now won't start 200 1986

posted by  yrots on  Sun Jul 13 09:11 CST 2008
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My daughter was driving the 240 ('86 N/A auto with LH 2.2)and said it began hesitating on acceleration and within a 1/4 of a mile died completely. She thought she was out of gas as she was running on empty but having added 4 gallons I cannot get the engine to fire up. I towed home and confirmed the fuel pumps come on. Fuel is being pumped by virtue of running the pumps and pulling the return fuel line at the pressure regulator. I seem to have a spark from cranking with the coil to the distributor pulled and seeing spark to a ground. Initially it seemed to try to start which led me to think fuel problem but now it turns over without a hint of trying to fire. I've even tried starting in neutral vs. park. What should my next steps be?

Dirk
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    Died while driving now won't start 200 1986

    posted by  flood on  Sun Jul 13 09:51 CST 2008
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    You didn't mention checking the 25 amp blade fuse under the hood. Common problem, fuel injectors wor't work.








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      Died while driving now won't start 200 1986

      posted by  yrots on  Sun Jul 13 11:52 CST 2008
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      Pulled and cleaned the 25 amp fuse to no avail. Funny thing is now the sound of the starter is a higher pitched whine as it spins as if w/o any resistance.
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        Died while driving now won't start 200 1986

        posted by  Don Foster on  Sun Jul 13 12:37 CST 2008
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        I agree with Dan -- could be a broken timing belt. But, if so, then no spark. And if no spark, then no fuel.

        Another possible reason for fast cranking is low compression, which can result from excess fuel washing down the cylinder walls. No oil means no seal, which means blow-by -- no compression pressure.

        And a possible cause for that could be a failed fuel pressure regulator, which would allow excess fuel into the cylinders.

        Is the oil overfull? Does it small like gasoline? Are the plugs fuel soaked?

        Pull the fuel pump fuses and crank again; see if it tries to start (on the residual fuel). If you think this is the problem, then replace the fpr.

        Pull the plugs and squirt 6-12 squirts of oil into the cylinders to restore the seal and compression.

        When it starts, expect clouds of (harmless) oil smoke for five minutes.

        Be sure to change the gasoline diluted oil.

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        Died while driving now won't start 200 1986

        posted by  pageda on  Sun Jul 13 11:56 CST 2008
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        In that case check the timing belt, take the oil fill cap off and see if the cam rotates when cranking.
        Dan







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