Got my engine to finally turn over. It idles for a very short time (and roughly i will add) then dies in a few seconds. I think the longest I was able to keep it on was about 15 seconds and I was pushing the gas a little bit to keep it up, it was just sputtering at this point.
On the infamous start checklist, I have narrowed down my possibilities to the following:
I confirmed I am getting +12V at coil with my multimeter with key in crank position. Using stock TFI module, worked great before engine was out.
Where is this "Surging Idle Checklist"? Id love to see it.
This is my biggest fear.. I am not 100% certain I was at TDC when the chain was put on. None of my pictures show the cylinders. I guess I have a 50/50 chance of it being correct? I am running the chain with 0 degrees advance as recommended by the Anderson cam card.
EDIT - No longer my biggest fear. Took the plunge today and pulled the timing cover only to discover I did it 100% correctly my first time. If anything, it feels really good to know its correct. Nothing beats spending several hours scraping gaskets and getting RTV all over yourself.
I also did a compression check for leaks, got a healthy 90+ psi on all 8 cylinders. Results were very close to each other.
This is the build specs:
Rebuilt 302 (now 306) with Federal Mogul rebuild kit
Anderson AF-N41 Cam (i've seen this run on a stock tune on youtube so i know it can at least idle)
Holley Systemax intake manifold
AFR 165 heads
1.6 Scorpion Rockers
30# injectors
Pro-M mass air for 30# injectors
255lph Walbro pump
BBK Air Intake
BBK 70mm Throttle Body
Re manufactured Stock Distributor w/ MSD cap
Stock Coil
Stock TFI
94 GT 5 speed ECU
On the infamous start checklist, I have narrowed down my possibilities to the following:
K.) Engine fires briefly, but dies immediately when the key is released to the Run position. Crank the engine & when it fires off, pull the small push on connector (red wire) off the starter relay (Looks like it is stuck on a screw). Hold the switch in the crank position: if it continues to run there is a problem with either the ignition switch or TFI module. Check for 12 volts at the red/green wire on the coil with the switch in the Run position. Good 12 volts, then replace the TFI. No 12 volts, replace the ignition switch.
I confirmed I am getting +12V at coil with my multimeter with key in crank position. Using stock TFI module, worked great before engine was out.
Yes, confirmed all 8 plugs are getting spark with a tester light attached. Fuel pressure is healthy, around 30psi off, 40ish psi starting. Using stock regulator, I also have a Kirbin adjustable and a Aeromotive adjustable I can fit if needed, was waiting til after it was at least idling to put on.6.) Spark & fuel pressure OK.
Made sure to confirm I am TCD compression with spout on #1 wire. I also confirmed by setting it to TDC exhaust to see what happens (it doesnt start lol)A.) Failed IAB or improperly set base idle (no airflow to start engine). Press the throttle ¼ way down and try to start the car. See the "Surging Idle Checklist for help with all your idle/stall problems.
Where is this "Surging Idle Checklist"? Id love to see it.
C.) Engine ignition or cam timing off: only likely if the engine has been worked on recently).
This is my biggest fear.. I am not 100% certain I was at TDC when the chain was put on. None of my pictures show the cylinders. I guess I have a 50/50 chance of it being correct? I am running the chain with 0 degrees advance as recommended by the Anderson cam card.
EDIT - No longer my biggest fear. Took the plunge today and pulled the timing cover only to discover I did it 100% correctly my first time. If anything, it feels really good to know its correct. Nothing beats spending several hours scraping gaskets and getting RTV all over yourself.
I also did a compression check for leaks, got a healthy 90+ psi on all 8 cylinders. Results were very close to each other.
This is the build specs:
Rebuilt 302 (now 306) with Federal Mogul rebuild kit
Anderson AF-N41 Cam (i've seen this run on a stock tune on youtube so i know it can at least idle)
Holley Systemax intake manifold
AFR 165 heads
1.6 Scorpion Rockers
30# injectors
Pro-M mass air for 30# injectors
255lph Walbro pump
BBK Air Intake
BBK 70mm Throttle Body
Re manufactured Stock Distributor w/ MSD cap
Stock Coil
Stock TFI
94 GT 5 speed ECU