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Subject:Re: Update - Engine Cranks but No Start
From:Wrenold Williams
Date:Sat, 2 Apr 2016 16:11:12 -0400

Update: �Engine Cranks but No Start!�

Finally got a used ECU from a friend and tried it after allowing the
cylinders to dry out overnight from all the gas inside them � the engine
started right away!

Am also changing oil & filter as I write!

A Heads-Up:  When the ECU goes bad � it can flood that engine in no time at
all and I mean with the injectors flowing under pressure non-stop there
will be gallons on fuel in the cylinders fast � mine was even pouring out
the exhaust after many tries to start!!!  Be careful � there will be
gasoline everywhere!!

Moral of this saga � carry a spare E.C.U. if you have never changed yours
in 30 years � I was still running on the original one since new in 1984.
Needless to say I will be looking for and carrying a spare one from now on.

Question:  Does anyone know of a company that refurbishes E.C.Us?

Thanks again to this wonderful list for the many responses to my dilemma!!!

Wrenold