Post-Rebuild, hasn't started since it was put together...

Max777 · 07-28-2011, 08:27 PM

I had a hell of a time getting my engine started. Go buy a syringe and a quart of Marvel Mystery oil. Deflood the engine and inject a bunch of oil in there. Crank the engine over with a 19mm socket and a 1/2 ratchet, then let it sit for 30 min. Then try starting it again. Dont press the gas pedal until it catches, and then rev it up and keep it between 2 and 3K rpm for the first couple minutes. (pulse the revs)

jfaplanet · 07-28-2011, 11:43 PM

I know it sounds crazy but I had the same problem with an 85 GSL-SE, fuel injected. The sensor on the back of the water pump housing, wiring had a short and was telling the computer that it was sub zero temp. That was dumping fuel wide open. I could pull the fuel line loose and the car would start and run till it ran out of fuel in the chambers. Hooked the fuel lines up and would flood instantly. Ended up changing the harness and fixed the problem.

Good luck hope this helps.

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Keep trying to make it run, eventually end up rocking myself in the corner eating crayons.	4	66.67%
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07-28-2011, 08:27 PM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	I had a hell of a time getting my engine started. Go buy a syringe and a quart of Marvel Mystery oil. Deflood the engine and inject a bunch of oil in there. Crank the engine over with a 19mm socket and a 1/2 ratchet, then let it sit for 30 min. Then try starting it again. Dont press the gas pedal until it catches, and then rev it up and keep it between 2 and 3K rpm for the first couple minutes. (pulse the revs) __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

07-28-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
jfaplanet Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 134 Rep Power: 18	I know it sounds crazy but I had the same problem with an 85 GSL-SE, fuel injected. The sensor on the back of the water pump housing, wiring had a short and was telling the computer that it was sub zero temp. That was dumping fuel wide open. I could pull the fuel line loose and the car would start and run till it ran out of fuel in the chambers. Hooked the fuel lines up and would flood instantly. Ended up changing the harness and fixed the problem. Good luck hope this helps.