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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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help me get my rebuilt engine started!

I have fuel

I have spark.

I have set the timing to 0 degrees

I have a fully charged battery on a trickle charger at all times

starter is turning the motor over around 300rpm and sounds healthy

static fuel pressure is 40psi
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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S5 Tii block, new apex seals on the front rotor
FD apexi power FC
FD pulleys
fuel injection
crank angle sensor
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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you said the engine "sounds healthy", but are you getting any signs of actual combustion? (i.e.: grumbling, popping, etc.)
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Timing pully installed correctly? Lined up with the rivit. Do your plugs smell of fuel? Smoke coming from exhaust.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by notveryhappyjack
S5 Tii block, new apex seals on the front rotor
FD apexi power FC
FD pulleys
fuel injection
crank angle sensor
new apex seals on the front rotor? what was it ? a half rebuild?
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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Shoot it with a little starting fluid and see if it fires. If not, your ignition is off. If it does and then shuts off, you're not getting fuel into the engine.
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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pull it with something and hive it a good pop start works every time
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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Jack, I am going through the same thing right now. First no spark, I replaced the ignitors and now no start. Very frustrating.

Good luck!
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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40 psi sounds kinda low. Do a volume test also to verify good fuel flow
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