Starting a fresh rebuild

NoDOHC · 05-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Try some starting fluid... That is how I got the 4-port lit. Once it is running, you should be good to go (assuming you have a decent tune).

I discovered that the priming pulse that was required for a fresh rebuild is insanely long relative to a broken-in engine.

Even if the timing is off 90 degrees, you should still get some fire out of the intake or exhaust.

Did you check spark with an inductive timing light?

Spraying the starting fluid will indicate whether it is a fuel or spark issue (if it starts on ether, it is fuel related. If not, spark related.)

05-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#6
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 18	Try some starting fluid... That is how I got the 4-port lit. Once it is running, you should be good to go (assuming you have a decent tune). I discovered that the priming pulse that was required for a fresh rebuild is insanely long relative to a broken-in engine. Even if the timing is off 90 degrees, you should still get some fire out of the intake or exhaust. Did you check spark with an inductive timing light? Spraying the starting fluid will indicate whether it is a fuel or spark issue (if it starts on ether, it is fuel related. If not, spark related.) __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)