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1992 subaru sanbar just bought.wont start

Discussion in 'Subaru Sambar' started by jason mcbeth, Feb 25, 2017.

  1. jason mcbeth

    jason mcbeth Member

    hello all.just got a 92 sanbar.wont start.compression is 150-175 on all cylinders.has spark and fuel.any ideas?
     
  2. jason mcbeth

    jason mcbeth Member

    timing seems on the marks
     
  3. Maximal

    Maximal Active Member

    Have you tried spraying a bit of starting fluid into the air intake? Might be low fuel pressure among many things, is it good spark?
     
  4. gmillioni

    gmillioni New Member

    the first thing to do: check the spark plugs to see if they have gas on the tip. second thing pull off a plug wire and check that you are getting a spark: i do this by putting a nail( or any metal ) into the plug wire where the spark plug tip fits. hold the plug wire with an insulated pair of pliers unless you want your dick to stand on end. place the tip of the metal object near another metal part, perhaps the engine exhaust manifold or the chasis, but most anyone metal will do. have someone turn over the engine and see if the spark jumps from the tip of your metal insert to the metal part on the engine or frame. if you have gas at the plug, and you have spark coming off the wire (you might want to check each wire independently, or just do this process using the wire that plugs into the coil. if you have no spark there then you got a bad coil. with spark and gas the engine should crank and start. it may not stay running b/c of some other issue, but at least you know the cylinders are getting gas and spark, without that you dont have anything to go by. gerald 901 412 9618
     

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