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Old 08-30-2007, 06:28 PM
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An egine needs 3 things to run, Fire Fuel & Compression. Spraying starter fluid in eliminated fuel as a problem, as it failed to even try to fire with a false fuel source.
Pull a spark plug wire, stick a screwdriver in the end of it, then place it next to some metal, but not touching. have someone crank the car over while you look for spark. (redneck fire test)
When you crank it, does it spin freely, or kinda chug chug.
Another way to see what Im getting at is to turn the engine over by the new accessory belt by hand. (key off of course) It should feel tight loose tight, as it turns over. (redneck compression check)
If either of these fail, it's time to start doing some in depth checking with the proper equipment.
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