Cant get car started I need some help

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pierce3690
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Cant get car started I need some help

Post by pierce3690 »

So this is my first time megasquirting but I have beeen working at it for a while now. I have checked and re checked everything at least a dozen times but my car still wont start. At this point I am only using the megasquirt for spark not fuel on my 81 924 turbo. there is fuel, there is spark but it just wont start, I have put the distributor in every position it can go, so I must be missing something. So please can some one give me some help or advice. I attached the msq and a data log of it being cranked.
ihateforums
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Re: Cant get car started I need some help

Post by ihateforums »

Please provide more info...
Is the RPM signal for MS coming from the distributor? And the spark output is going through the distributor?
Did you check for spark at each spark plug? Does the engine fire at all?

I would guess that the timing is way off, or the distributor rotor is not aligned with the correct post in the cap when the coil fires.
Matt Cramer
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Re: Cant get car started I need some help

Post by Matt Cramer »

Also please be sure your temperature sensor readings are correct.
Matt Cramer -1966 Dodge Dart slant six running on MS3X
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