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Subject:Re: still not starting..
From:Anthony Hecht
Date:Wed, 19 Mar 2003 22:18:25 -0500

My latest theory, to be tested tomorrow, is the Cylinder Head Temperature
Sensor.

I've read, and reread, Muir's static timing rap, and I'm lost. When I tried
to do it before (many months ago), I couldn't find a notch on my pulley to
save my life. Since then, someone (last mechanic I guess, though I didn't
ask him to) has painted a white mark on the pulley. I have no idea if it's
accurate. Also, Muir's table of static timing doesn't list my engine type
(CV).

Does anyone have a quick "rap" on static timing for me? I know it's not too
hard but I'm having no luck sorting it out. I have a feeling that if it's
not the temp sensor, it's the timing, and in either case, the timing needs
doing.

Thanks again,
Anthony
'80 Camper "Badunkadunk"
http://travelinvan.com <http://travelinvan.com/>

-----Original Message-----
From: CTTAPER@aol.com [mailto:CTTAPER@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 7:05 PM
To: lists@SLAPNOSE.COM
Subject: Re: still not starting..

Hi Anthony,
If your injectors were working before and are getting electricty you can
test with a light then they should be good enough.  I would try to do the
static timeing just to get you started.  It's written up good in muir's
idiot book.  But after it is running I would pull the injectors all four of
them and check the pattern and make sure their all good.  A bad injector
caused me to drop a valve and have to rebuild my engine.
Good Luck
Kevin
80 Westy