It cranks but won't start after installing stage 1 hci

glstang94 · 07-14-2009

Hi guys & girls!how's everybodys doing?I need ur help,I'm not a mechanic...I installed trickflow stage 1 hci on my gt 94.I also chaNge distributor. But she won't start.firing order is good,I got spark...whAt could be the problem? Will the wrong placement of the vacum hoses will cause this?pls I need ur help guys!thanks a lot!

mustangmadman33 · 07-14-2009

is it not getting fuel?

glstang94 · 07-14-2009

I'm getting fuel.I even heard like small explotion the 1st time I cranked it. After that it just cranks...

fedtom · 07-14-2009

I had a similar problem with my '87 GT. It turned out to be the little sensor at the base of the distributor (under the rotor). I think its called a reluctor. Anyway, the part costs ~$15 and it took ~60minutes to install and now my '87 runs fine. You have to remove two roll pins to remove the drive gear and a retainer plate.

I looked at everything else before considering the distributor because it was new from MSD, wish I would have checked it sooner. I don't know of any way to check the reluctor to see if it is bad or not, I just replaced it because there was nothing left to replace.

Good luck.

cindys_sn95 · 07-14-2009

make sure the distributor is not 180 degrees out.

glstang94 · 07-14-2009

my distributor i new from MSD.but ill check the reluctor you said.and Cindy what do u mean by 180 degrees out?thanks a lot!

cindys_sn95 · 07-14-2009

its in the hole, but turned 180 degrees(backwards) from where it should be. the rotor is pointing backwards. turn the engine by hand, and bring #1 cylinder to t.d.c. take the cap off and see if the rotor is at #1.

89coupe · 07-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindys_sn95

its in the hole, but turned 180 degrees(backwards) from where it should be. the rotor is pointing backwards. turn the engine by hand, and bring #1 cylinder to t.d.c. take the cap off and see if the rotor is at #1.

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glstang94 · 4 Weeks Ago

im not 180 degrees out.but still wont start.i can hear it xplodes under when i try to crank her.what coul be the prob?timing?pls help!

302Feen · 4 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindys_sn95

make sure the distributor is not 180 degrees out.

I was thinking the same exact thing.