Hey guys, no start..

Of course aluminum is conductive. Think for a second, what is the plug
screwed into? Just pull a plug wire off and stick a nail inside and hold
it near the head.

> How's everyone doing?
> Well after about 3 months of sitting I charged the battery
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> I can't get to the plugs to hold one against the head, like the old days.
> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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Ric Seyler - 30 Oct 2009 00:32 GMT

> Of course aluminum is conductive. Think for a second, what is the plug
> screwed into? Just pull a plug wire off and stick a nail inside and
> hold it near the head.

Aluminum head.... PFFFFT DOH!! <smacks forehead>

>> How's everyone doing?
>> Well after about 3 months of sitting I charged the battery
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>> days.
>> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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Got the idea from Bob to stick a nail in the plug boot & to head for
spark check. If I can reach one. LOL
How to check for fuel pump prob? Crank over for a minute and push the
schrader valve on the fuel rail?

> How's everyone doing?
> Well after about 3 months of sitting I charged the battery
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> I can't get to the plugs to hold one against the head, like the old days.
> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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charlie - 30 Oct 2009 17:37 GMT

> Got the idea from Bob to stick a nail in the plug boot & to head for spark
> check. If I can reach one. LOL
> How to check for fuel pump prob? Crank over for a minute and push the
> schrader valve on the fuel rail?

when you turn the key to the start position, but not to the crank position,
you should hear the fuel pump pressurizing the lines.

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I think I narrowed it down to no spark.
Flipped on the key and heard the fuel pump pressurize
the system and with extended cranking I can smell fuel.

Any diagnostic tricks for spark?
Geeze I got a sick feeling of OptiSpark..

> How's everyone doing?
> Well after about 3 months of sitting I charged the battery
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> I can't get to the plugs to hold one against the head, like the old days.
> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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Bob I - 30 Oct 2009 21:16 GMT

Check at the coil first. It is easier to get at, but you will need
another hi-tension wire.

> I think I narrowed it down to no spark.
> Flipped on the key and heard the fuel pump pressurize
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>> I can't get to the plugs to hold one against the head, like the old days.
>> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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Ric Seyler - 30 Oct 2009 21:23 GMT

Hey Bob, see my other post. I think I'm closing in somewhat on it, I
think. LOL

> Check at the coil first. It is easier to get at, but you will need
> another hi-tension wire.
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>>> days.
>>> (would that even work on aluminum?)

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