Can't start engine - please help!!!

[hobieboy]

ok, after series of problems arose from driving 6 VB921, I think I have the H/W sorted - added a 74HC125 to drive 2 VB921 per spark output. But I still can't get the car to start no matter what.

Still don't know how to attach a file so I'm attaching part of the log that I captured. Would appreciate anyone's help to see if there's anything that's obviously out of whack.

thanks...

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MARK 001 RESET 1 2006-08-03T23:31:57-04:00
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[hobieboy]

Oops - I guess adding the system details would help: MS-I v3.0 board running 29q2 code. LED 17-19 are configured for sparks. Spark set to Inverted from MT.

Cranking dwell is 6ms and time based cranking set to 5 degree.

I'm quite sure I'm getting spark - LED test passed for all coils. But the car never even sounds like it will catch. I've altered my crank timing from 0 - 15 degree without any difference.

Anyone?

thanks.

[cossie_storm]

HI.
have you checked that you have spark on the spark plug?
does the spark plug get wet wtih fuel?

h

[hobieboy]

Hi,
Yes - have double checked both with LED test light & timing light that I have sparks in all cylinder.

I can smell fuel from my open exhaust so I assume I'm getting fuel.

How close do I have to be from spark timing perspective to get it started?
I suspect that MS is firing at the wrong time. I'm using time based (VR sensor) and set at 0 degree. With this, I can at least hear the engine trying to catch. Setting it to 5 degree, NOTHING. 10 degree, same thing - nothing.

thanks.