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1989 won't start

Discussion in 'Daihatsu Hi jet' started by Bootless1, Apr 26, 2026.

  1. Bootless1

    Bootless1 New Member

    I've got a 89 hijet i have spark compression and I'm using starting fluid the thing refuses to start any idea where to start
     
  2. jblueridge

    jblueridge Active Member Supporting Member

    Does it even “catch” or cough with the starting fluid?
     
  3. Bootless1

    Bootless1 New Member

    No it does not
     
  4. jblueridge

    jblueridge Active Member Supporting Member

    You say you did a compression test? Numbers were okay?
    Maybe the timing is way off.
     

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