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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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I overhauled my 1999 5.2L engine from the crank up. I have put everthing except a few vaccum lines. She cranks over, has fuel and spark, but does not start. Im puzzeld. Can anyone help me?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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hook up the vaccum lines and see what happens
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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double check that the distributor isn't 180* off
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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I degreed my cam and the distributor in the righ spot.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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does it even sound like it wants to turn over but can't get there, or is it just cranking
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I double checked the the distributor and the firing order, all vaccum lines OK, all good. It cranks and it seem like it wants to start but not really. I also dont have oil presssure. Im confused????
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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If I have no oil pressure, would this cause my engine not to start?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Still no start?????
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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is it flooding? if not just try and pump the gas as it cranks over.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Wow ... how old school is THAT? No accelerator pump on a fuel injected engine, guy ...[8D]
 
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