FirstGenMonkey

I have a 82 that I just can't get to start I tested the starter motor it was bad I am going to replace that this friday but the guy that tested it for me showed me what was wrong with it. Him and I both thought that the starter was not the problem cause it was working to an extent. I have check the spark it has that it is getting gas to the carb but I still don't know what it wrong with it.. I was hoping that someone on here might have some type of suggestion???

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

how is the timing and compression??? also, what is the condition of the plugs and the ignition sytem components? also, have you tried any starting fluid?

FirstGenMonkey

I do think that the timing is greatly off and need to get that done the compression I don't have the slitest idea the plugs and wires are brand new, and I did try the starting fluid before I let it sit throught the winter... thanxs for the help with this...

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

if the timing is off, the engine wil have a hard time starting but should start and will run rough, backfiring and missing like the devil. the starting fluid should have fired the engine up. is the gas good that sits in the tank? is the carb gummed up? check the sight glass on the front of the carb after you crank the engine. it should be half full of gas, nothing more. this is your float sight glass. if the level is off, you carb is out of adjustment and that will prevent the engine from starting.

FirstGenMonkey

ok I will check that thanxs

Grifter

welcome to my world. mmo, clean plugs, new gas nothing helps.

apexme

you do realize there is a very nice article on getting one of these to run in the sticky thread... lol