JordanB21
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I've ran into a no start issue once finished my head and headgasket replacement.
Initially after completing everything I fired it up and it ran for 30 or so seconds and then died. I assumed the timing was off so I played with the distributor and no matter where I set it it wouldn't start up like it just had in any form. For a few trys after the initial start It would crank fine but now it isn't cranking at all, just the audible clicking from the starter as if no voltage.
However I checked the voltage and it's still fine, around 12volts.
Things that were done, new head, supertech valvetrain, I used stock valve adjustment specs, I set the crank to TDC (white mark) and both cam gears to the Up position, the intake leaning one tooth or so to the left towards the exhaust. When I retensioned the belt everything was still basically aligned.
I've also replaced the radiator and all gaskets associated along with arp head studs.
What to look for next? battery ground and chassic to valve cover were all okay.
a/c belt might be a bit tight but I can't imagine what I'm missing at this point.
Can't check for spark/fuel if it isn't cranking by the way. so that would be the first issue.
Update 809pm: I connected jumper cables to the battery and it's turning over again, I also can smell the unburnt fuel from turning over the car now so I believe I'm getting fuel. Still have to figure out if im getting spark or not.
Initially after completing everything I fired it up and it ran for 30 or so seconds and then died. I assumed the timing was off so I played with the distributor and no matter where I set it it wouldn't start up like it just had in any form. For a few trys after the initial start It would crank fine but now it isn't cranking at all, just the audible clicking from the starter as if no voltage.
However I checked the voltage and it's still fine, around 12volts.
Things that were done, new head, supertech valvetrain, I used stock valve adjustment specs, I set the crank to TDC (white mark) and both cam gears to the Up position, the intake leaning one tooth or so to the left towards the exhaust. When I retensioned the belt everything was still basically aligned.
I've also replaced the radiator and all gaskets associated along with arp head studs.
What to look for next? battery ground and chassic to valve cover were all okay.
a/c belt might be a bit tight but I can't imagine what I'm missing at this point.
Can't check for spark/fuel if it isn't cranking by the way. so that would be the first issue.
Update 809pm: I connected jumper cables to the battery and it's turning over again, I also can smell the unburnt fuel from turning over the car now so I believe I'm getting fuel. Still have to figure out if im getting spark or not.
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