I decided to put off going down to Auburn until tomorrow morning so I could spend some time with the Swamp Rabbit. Now I kinda wish I didn't.
After much coaxing with a pair of flat-blade screwdrivers, I managed to pull the #1 fuel injector out. First odd thing I noticed was there was only one seal on it, up at the top near where the fuel line attaches. The kits I bought had two seals per injector. I looked at the hole in the manifold and found some crumbly round thing that looks like it may have been some sort of round gasket. Anyway, I stuck the injector in a small bowl and turned on the key. No fuel. So I cranked the engine over. No fuel. AHA! I said -- the injectors must be clogged. So I unscrewed the injector from the line and stuck the bare line in the bowl and turned the car over again. NO FUEL!
WTF?
Keep in mind the car has a new fuel filter, new pump and a new fuel distributor. I cracked the same line loose at the distributor and cranked the car over -- we have fuel.
WTF?
Another thing that scares me -- when I put the old injector next to one of the spares I have, the one that came out of the car seemed to be missing a piece at the bottom. I imagine it's stuck in the manifold with the other seal.
Anybody got a match?
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Fuel generally won't just flow because your turning the car over. You have to lift the air-restricor plate in order for fuel to make it from the distributor to the injectors.
The easiest way to do it is to remove the fuel pump relay and jumper the connection (The bentley actually tells you how to do this) Then you just turn the key in th "on" position and the fuel pump will stay running constantly. Then, just life the restrictor plate and you should get a fuel bath. Certainly helps to have a second set of hands but you can do it by yourself.
As for the missing end piece, it's possible the nosecone of then injector pulled off and it very well may be a real pain in the ass. I will tell you the same thing I told Mike.
Best shot with that engine is to pull it out and give it a good going over. That will also give you the ability to workon the wiring in the engine bay with the motor out of the way. It's amazing how easy it is to get things done with the motor out. Not to mention, the engine mounts are prollie shot and need replacing. That is also easier to deal with when the motor is out as well.
Give it some thought.
The easiest way to do it is to remove the fuel pump relay and jumper the connection (The bentley actually tells you how to do this) Then you just turn the key in th "on" position and the fuel pump will stay running constantly. Then, just life the restrictor plate and you should get a fuel bath. Certainly helps to have a second set of hands but you can do it by yourself.
As for the missing end piece, it's possible the nosecone of then injector pulled off and it very well may be a real pain in the ass. I will tell you the same thing I told Mike.
Best shot with that engine is to pull it out and give it a good going over. That will also give you the ability to workon the wiring in the engine bay with the motor out of the way. It's amazing how easy it is to get things done with the motor out. Not to mention, the engine mounts are prollie shot and need replacing. That is also easier to deal with when the motor is out as well.
Give it some thought.
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leah's_dad
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My Bentley should be here this week, so I'll follow that. I was thinking EFI when I had no fuel flow. Duh.
From what I understand, the early-type injectors didn't have the air shroud and only take one seal. That's what's in the engine now and explains the difference between those and the second set (later-type.)
Pulling the engine is the last thing I want to do, but I guess if it comes down to it.....
From what I understand, the early-type injectors didn't have the air shroud and only take one seal. That's what's in the engine now and explains the difference between those and the second set (later-type.)
Pulling the engine is the last thing I want to do, but I guess if it comes down to it.....