i have been working on this car for the past 2 weeks i just got it rebuilt and monster ported. the starter moves it just does not turn over i will check for flooding soon but i dont think thats the problem i read some where that i might need to tow it would that be best? also i can only press my brake pedal down about a 1/4" before it stops what could that be?

 

i think you have some vacuum problems. first off check your brake booster vacuum source. do you hear any sucking noises like air ? when you crank it.... double check and make sure everything is connected properly

 

Check your alternator, it could be the problem

 

NO THE ALTERNATOR IS NOT THE PROBLEM !!!. you may have to pull start your car for it to start. your rebuild may not have enough compression built up yet for the starter to crank it over. then check the brake booster. you may just have to drive it around once for the brakes to re adjust.

 

The starter moves but the engine will not rotate? Are you sure? This is near impossible, and would mean that either the starter gear is stripped, or the flywheel ring gear is broken exactly where the starter is positioned.

Or are you saying that engine turns over (spins), but doesn't start?

Go through the unflooding procedure, and introduce some oil into the chambers to help build up compression. If you must, push start it, but use that as a last option since it is dangerous and annoying...Make sure the CAS isn't one tooth off (very easy to do)...

Have you checked for both spark and fuel?

 

thanks for the help. vosko i will check that asap. the engine spins just wont start i pulled the plugs it had a little gas on them i am going to try and deflood it and check for spark i know it has fuel i will also check the cas thanks again for yalls help i will be back in a few and let ya know whats going on

 

ok so i have no spark at all i bought a spark tester but i need two people i lost my key so have to crank it with a screw driver for now. i checked all my fuses they where all good but one i replaced it and all my damn warning lights came on and wont go off my oil pressure goes all the way up. should i see some oil in my oil injector lines they are clean with no oil in them does it only produce enough vacuum when its started to move oil? i am getting really pissed off please help i dont want to sell my future rotary rocket :'( but i need a ride soon

 

Whoa, calm down...Take one thing at a time.

No spark: check the connection at the CAS, and test the CAS using the procedure in the Haynes manual or factory service manual.

If that CAS checks out, test for 12V at the ignitors. Procedure in either manual. Good?

2nd problem: key. Find your key. Trust me. Don't **** around with a screwdriver becasue it will just cause more problems.

Oil lines: Yes, that's normal. It's difficult to tell if there is actually oil in there, but once the car starts running, they should darken slightly.

 

I haven't seen it mentioned yet but three squirts of automatic trans. fluid in each top spark plug hole got my rebuild going when it was really flooded, so if yours spins (and has spark) but doesn't start, it is probably just low compression and being flooded. Mine wouldn't go with only one drop, but three drops and the gas pedal held down 1/4 the way gave it enough bark to get going.