Volks,

On my '88 GL - I pilled the distributor - and found the Hall Sender
connector that sticks out - to be broken off. Replaced the Distributor
with known good one. Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the
split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the
distributor case. Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran
a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves were
clattering. It was late - so I shut it down and expected to work on it
later to set the timing. I have never been able to get it to start
again. Cranks - but absolutely no start.

Today, I rechecked all the settings, made sure all connectors were
connected. Then performed the Hall sender systems check. All test were
positive. Spark at the coil wire every time the center connector of the
hall sender plug is grounded. The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump
turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a
late season Salmon on the river bank!! It turns over plenty good - but
will not start.

After all the ignition tests were positive - I was sure there is a fuel
problem - but the pump runs. However - even though I got the FI to pulse
- I never smelled any fuel - and as many times as I pulsed them - I
would have thought I would smell fuel - but no joy!

Gonna try the ether next - see if I can even get it to fire. After that
- I'm not sure where to turn -

Anyone have any ideas??

Thanks,

John in Alabama - where we are about to be hit by some terrible weather
- heavy rain, wind, lightening, thunder, and tornadoes. It is so hot I
am wearing shorts today - and it has been raining off and on - the
perfect setup for a cold front passage to come through and clobber us
good with the bad weather as it slides under the warm air and pushes all
that moisture up high. The edge of that frontal band is nowhere to be in
an airplane!! For sure!!