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Old 11-16-2007, 10:38 AM
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300d wont start

So ive taken off injector lines,ip fires ok,bled system and did tune up and new glo plugs,still wont start,yesterday i cold started it by pushing it in 2nd gear to 40 mpoh,but now it wont start,maybe i have low compression??

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Old 11-16-2007, 10:44 AM
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Probably a good place to start

Harbor freight has a very nice compression tester for under $30.00, that is a heck of deal, and very easy to do also. Are the valves adjusted properly? Are you getting fuel at the injectors. Then if you have compression it should start, easily, with the starter.
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Old 11-16-2007, 10:51 AM
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no test

I have no compression tester and valves are tight.
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Old 11-16-2007, 10:53 AM
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I have no compression tester and valves are tight.

If the valves are tight, then they may not be fully sealing when closed.

Get a feeler gage in there and verify clearance when closed.

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Old 11-16-2007, 01:31 PM
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Well, how do you expect us to help

You know you have a problem, fix it. To check compression, buy a compression gauge from Harbor Freight. UPS will deliver it to your door. What could be easier.
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Old 11-16-2007, 02:00 PM
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