 Will not start after a 13-year hibernation, 1973 2.0 D-Jet |
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| Alden |
 Mar 26 2025, 07:33 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Lower Providence Twp. (Eagleville), PA Member No.: 7,161 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Ran well before storing in a dry shed.
Evaluated the fuel system and installed new: fuel tank fuel level sending unit fuel tank screen fuel filter Cohline 2240 & Gates Barricade fuel hose rebuilt Bosch 3 port fuel pump (4) Standard Motor Products JF67 Injectors Verified the stainless-steel tunnel and engine fuel lines are clear. Applied 12 volts directly to the fuel pump to prime system. Fuel is circulating (can hear the gurgling of the return in the tank). Ignition in the ON position the fuel pump primes (can hear running for 1-2 seconds). Ignition in the START position fuel pump runs (verified with voltmeter, can't hear running due to engine cranking). Ignition in the ON position apply throttle can hear fuel injectors click. Engine will run with starting fluid. Could it be fuel pressure? Fuel pressure regulator go bad from non-use or E10 fuel? (E10 fuel destroyed my Cohline 2134 fuel hose and Bosch fuel pump) Don't know if this could be a factor, sometimes in the START position, nothing, have to return to ON position and retry. Failing ignition switch? What else should I look for? Found a video from May 2017, started after sitting for 5 years. 
Clip3.mov ( 2.42mb )
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Clip3.mov ( 2.42mb )
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| davep |
Mar 26 2025, 07:54 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,254 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
Yes, it could certainly be the ignition switch, they do like to fail. The best solution is to add a heavy solenoid near the starter and use the wire from the ignition switch to activate the solenoid and it will in turn activate the starter. It was a bad idea to put such a heavy load on the ignition switch since it causes them to burn out. Look for Mark Henry's Ford solenoid solution.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=308904 |
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| Dlee6205 |
Mar 26 2025, 08:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 9-December 22 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 27,017 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Alden @ Mar 26 2025, 09:33 PM)  Engine will run with starting fluid. Could it be fuel pressure? Fuel pressure regulator go bad from non-use or E10 fuel? (E10 fuel destroyed my Cohline 2134 fuel hose and Bosch fuel pump)
Clip3.mov ( 2.42mb )
Number of downloads: 14Check your fuel pressure with a gauge and go from there. |
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| 914outlaw |
Mar 26 2025, 09:08 PM
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Dave Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 2-June 10 From: Central, NJ Member No.: 11,800 Region Association: North East States 
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“ Ignition in the ON position apply throttle can hear fuel injectors click”
Can you check if each one is working properly? You them click, is it all of them? |
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| emerygt350 |
Mar 27 2025, 05:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,781 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
verify fuel pressure. Try not to mess with anything else for the time being (if in fact it did "ran when parked").
The ignition is designed so you have to turn it off between starts attempts. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Mar 27 2025, 05:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,726 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Are your supply and return lines reversed ? The ports on the fuel pump are marked. Easy mistake to make. |
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| Olympic 914 |
Mar 27 2025, 06:51 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,724 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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I see you are out in the Philly area.
Maybe someone from the Philly 914 MOB will respond. lots of talented guys out there. someone may be close enough to come visit and get you going. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 27 2025, 10:10 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,334 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I agree with Rgalla. Typical symptoms of reversed supply and return lines. Been there!
The fuel should not be returning to the tank while not running. The system will hold pressure. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Mar 27 2025, 10:20 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,702 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Confirm fuel pressure with a gauge at the fuel pressure regulator.
It is very possible to switch the feed and return line somewhere, and that will keep you from running. Your pressure regulator is a metal plate that pushes against a spring. Ethanol should not harm it. That said, put a gauge there and you will know for sure. My guess is that your fuel lines got reversed when you changed hoses. Really simple to do - I have done it myself. Zach |
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 27 2025, 10:49 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,911 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(TheCabinetmaker @ Mar 27 2025, 11:10 AM) I agree with Rgalla. Typical symptoms of reversed supply and return lines. Been there! The fuel should not be returning to the tank while not running. The system will hold pressure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) easy to do. |
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